PageSieve
a web scraping browser extension
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What is PageSieve?
PageSieve is a Firefox browser extension for declarative web scraping that lets users extract structured data from websites using point-and-click CSS or XPath selectors. All processing happens locally in the browser, and scrape configurations can be saved and reused as JSON recipe files.
PageSieve pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
PageSieve pros
- Point-and-click selector discovery accessible to non-technical users
- Local-first architecture keeps all scraped data in your browser
- Minimal, unobtrusive sidebar UI that doesn't interrupt workflow
- Reusable JSON recipe files for saving and sharing configurations
PageSieve cons
- Firefox browser only
- No mention of support for JavaScript-rendered or dynamic content
- No automation, scheduling, or API access mentioned
Frequently asked questions about PageSieve
Where can I download PageSieve?
Available on the Mozilla Firefox Addon Store and on GitHub (julius383/PageSieve)
Is my scraped data sent to any servers?
No - all scraping is performed entirely within your browser with no external communication
Can I reuse my scraping configurations?
Yes - scrape configurations can be saved and shared as reusable JSON recipe files