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Introduction

  • Overview: Striver-Ing Wechat-Spider is an open-source project designed to scrape data from WeChat public accounts.

  • Installation: The project can be installed on various operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Dependencies: Key dependencies include MySQL, Redis, and mitmproxy.

  • Docker Support: A Dockerfile is available for containerized deployment.

  • Configuration: The project requires configuration of MySQL and Redis databases, as well as mitmproxy for intercepting WeChat traffic.

Overview [1]

  • Project Purpose: Striver-Ing Wechat-Spider is designed to scrape data from WeChat public accounts.

  • Open Source: The project is open-source and available on GitHub.

  • Supported Platforms: It supports multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Community Support: The project is maintained by a community of developers.

  • Use Cases: Useful for data analysis, research, and monitoring WeChat public accounts.

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Installation Steps [1]

  • Step 1: Clone the repository from GitHub using git clone https://github.com/striver-ing/wechat-spider.git.

  • Step 2: Install the required dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt.

  • Step 3: Set up MySQL and Redis databases as per the configuration files.

  • Step 4: Configure mitmproxy for intercepting WeChat traffic.

  • Step 5: Run the application using [Python](prompt://ask_markdown?question=Python) main.py.

Dependencies [1]

  • MySQL: Used for storing scraped data.

  • Redis: Used for caching and message brokering.

  • mitmproxy: Required for intercepting and analyzing WeChat traffic.

  • Python: The project is written in Python and requires Python 3.8 or higher.

  • Additional Libraries: Includes libraries like BeautifulSoup4, lxml, and Selenium.

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Docker Deployment [2]

  • Dockerfile: A Dockerfile is available in the repository for containerized deployment.

  • Build Image: Use docker build -t wechat-spider . to build the Docker image.

  • Run Container: Use docker run -d -p 8080:8080 wechat-spider to run the container.

  • Environment Variables: Configure environment variables for MySQL and Redis connections.

  • Volume Mounts: Use volume mounts to persist data outside the container.

Configuration [1]

  • MySQL Configuration: Set up MySQL database with the required schema.

  • Redis Configuration: Configure Redis for caching and message brokering.

  • mitmproxy Configuration: Set up mitmproxy to intercept WeChat traffic.

  • Config File: Edit config.yaml to include database and proxy settings.

  • Environment Variables: Use environment variables to manage sensitive information.

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Usage [1]

  • Start Application: Run python main.py to start the application.

  • Data Collection: The spider will start collecting data from WeChat public accounts.

  • Data Storage: Collected data is stored in the configured MySQL database.

  • Monitoring: Use logs to monitor the scraping process and troubleshoot issues.

  • Data Analysis: Analyze the collected data using SQL queries or data analysis tools.

Troubleshooting [1]

  • Common Issues: Refer to the GitHub Issues page for common problems and solutions.

  • Database Errors: Ensure MySQL and Redis are properly configured and running.

  • Proxy Issues: Verify mitmproxy is correctly set up and intercepting traffic.

  • Logs: Check application logs for error messages and debugging information.

  • Community Support: Seek help from the community through GitHub discussions and issues.

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