Xidel

What is Xidel?

Xidel is a versatile open-source command-line tool that enables users to effortlessly download web pages and extract data from them using CSS3 selectors, XPath 2.0, or pattern-matching templates. Akin to a fusion of the capabilities of wget and xmlstarlet, Xidel provides a powerful and flexible solution for web data extraction and processing. With its robust set of features, Xidel empowers users to automate the retrieval and parsing of online content, making it an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications, from web scraping to data aggregation and beyond

Highlights

• Command-line interface for efficient web data extraction
• Support for CSS3 selectors, XPath 2.0, and pattern-matching templates
• Ability to download web pages and extract relevant data
• Functionality similar to a combination of wget and xmlstarlet
• Versatile and open-source, enabling customization and automation