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FAQ

General Questions​

What is Rocket Scraper?​

RocketScraper is an AI-powered web scraping solution that transforms unstructured web content into clean, structured data.

What programming languages do you support?​

We currently provide official SDKs for:

  • Python
  • Node.js

You can also use our REST API with any programming language.

Do I need an API key?​

Yes, all requests to Rocket Scraper require authentication using an API key. You can get your API key by signing up at rocketscraper.com/signup.

Technical Questions​

How do I authenticate my requests?​

Authenticate your requests by including the x-api-key HTTP header with your API key.

What happens if my API key is invalid?​

You will receive a 401 Unauthorized HTTP error if your API key is invalid or not properly included in the request.

What data types can I use in my schema?​

The following data types are supported:

  • boolean - true/false values
  • integer - whole numbers
  • number - any numeric value (including decimals)
  • string - text values
  • array - ordered lists
  • object - nested data structures

How can I improve my extraction accuracy?​

Use descriptive field names in your schema. For example:

  • Use currentSalePriceUSD instead of just price
  • Use publicationDateISO instead of just date
  • Use averageUserRatingOutOf5 instead of just rating

What AI features do you support?​

Our AI capabilities include:

  • Information extraction
  • Sentiment analysis
  • Language translation
  • Text summarization

How do I use the task description parameter?​

The task_description parameter allows you to provide detailed instructions for complex tasks. It's particularly useful for:

  • Customizing summarization requirements
  • Specifying sentiment analysis parameters
  • Providing translation context
  • Defining data relationship rules

Can I refresh my API key?​

Yes, you can refresh your API key at any time through the Rocket Scraper dashboard. Note that this will invalidate your previous key, so make sure to update any applications using the old key.

What response format should I expect?​

The API response will always match the structure defined in your schema, returning extracted data in the exact format and types you specified.

Troubleshooting​

What should I do if I get an error?​

  1. Verify your API key is valid and properly included in the request
  2. Check that your schema matches the expected format
  3. Ensure the target URL is accessible
  4. Contact our support team if the issue persists

Where can I get help?​

For more information, visit rocketscraper.com or contact our support team.