SE::Quora - Quora search results scraper
Scraper Overview
SE::Quora - Quora search results scraper.Collects results from the service of the same name.
You can use automatic query multiplication, substitution of subqueries from files, enumeration of alphanumeric combinations and lists to obtain the maximum possible number of results.
The functionality of A-Parser allows you to save the settings of the SE::Quora scraper for further use (presets), set up a parsing schedule, and much more.
Saving results is possible in the form and structure that you need, thanks to the built-in powerful templating engine Template Toolkit which allows you to apply additional logic to the results and output data in various formats, including JSON, SQL, and CSV.
Collected Data
Quora has 6 types of results: Questions, Answers, Posts, Profiles, Topics, and Spaces. Each type has its own set of data, so in the scraper, each type is recorded in its own separate array. Depending on the type, the following data is collected:
- Link to the question, question text, number of answers, and date
- Answer author, answer text, media links in the answer, date and time of the answer, number of votes, views, and shares of the answer
- Link to the post, post title, post text, media links in the post, author's name and profile link, date and time of publication, number of votes, views, and shares
- and other data depending on the type of result
Capabilities
- Select the desired type of result or scrape all at once
- Select the time of the results
Use Cases
- Any scenarios where data from Quora needs to be obtained
Queries
Keywords should be specified as queries, for example:
test
Output Results Examples
A-Parser supports flexible formatting of results thanks to the built-in templating engine Template Toolkit, allowing it to output results in any form, as well as in a structured form, for example, CSV or JSON
Default Output
Result format:
$questions.format('$question\n')
Example result:
What is the best free online IQ test?
What is software testing?
How reliable is the DNA testing offered by sites like Ancestry.com or 23andMe?
How can I pass a urine drug test for meth?
How do you know if you're really smart without taking an IQ test?
Which is the best test series for CAT?
How reliable are online IQ tests?
Is software testing a good career choice?
What is the best test series for the GATE examination?
What is the best way to get my IQ checked online?
...
Possible Settings
| Parameter | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pages count | 5 | Number of result pages |
| Results type | Questions | Type of results |
| Results time | All time | Time of results |