No-code builder

Build custom web scraping workflows visually in Octoparse by selecting elements and adding actions — no coding required.

The no-code builder lets you create custom extraction workflows by interacting with a website visually. Instead of writing scraper code, you select page elements and add workflow actions such as click, loop, pagination, scroll, wait, and extract data.

Use it when templates or Auto-detect do not fully match your target website or data requirements.

What you can build

List extraction

Extract repeated items from search results, directories, product grids, or tables.

Detail page workflows

Click into each item, collect additional fields, then return to the list.

Pagination and scrolling

Move across pages, load more results, or scroll to reveal dynamic content.

Custom field logic

Select fields manually and refine extracted values before export.

Basic workflow

1. Open the page

   Start with the URL that contains the data you want to collect.

2. Select elements

   Click the data fields, buttons, links, or list items that define the extraction workflow.

3. Choose actions

   Add actions such as extract data, click, loop through items, paginate, scroll, or wait.

4. Review the workflow

   Check the action sequence and make sure the task follows the intended page path.

5. Run a test

   Execute a small sample and review the output before running the full task.

Common actions

Action	Use it for
Extract data	Capture text, links, image URLs, attributes, or other field values
Click	Open links, buttons, tabs, menus, or detail pages
Loop	Repeat actions across a list of items
Pagination	Move through multiple pages of results
Scroll	Load content that appears after scrolling
Wait	Allow dynamic content to finish loading
Clean Data	Reformat or extract part of a field value

When to use the no-code builder

Use the no-code builder when:

• No suitable template exists
• Auto-detect misses fields or page actions
• The workflow requires detail pages
• The website uses custom pagination or infinite scroll
• You need to handle popups, menus, tabs, or login steps
• You need field-level cleanup before export

Best practices

• Start with a small sample before running the full task.
• Use clear field names.
• Check whether values are captured from visible text, links, images, attributes, or HTML.
• Add waits when content loads dynamically.
• Keep the workflow as simple as possible.
• Re-test after the target website changes.

The no-code builder creates a repeatable workflow based on the website structure. If the website changes significantly, you may need to adjust the task.