Puppeteer is solid for screen scraping node js, but yeah, it’s a beast. If you want something lighter, check out Playwright—it’s like Puppeteer’s sleeker cousin. Handles dynamic content well and has better cross-browser support.
For rate limits, rotating proxies are a must. I use ScraperAPI or Bright Data—they handle IP rotation for you. Also, add random delays between requests (like 2-5s) to avoid tripping alarms.
Cheerio’s great for static stuff, but if you’re stuck with JS-heavy sites, Playwright’s your best bet.
For rate limits, rotating proxies are a must. I use ScraperAPI or Bright Data—they handle IP rotation for you. Also, add random delays between requests (like 2-5s) to avoid tripping alarms.
Cheerio’s great for static stuff, but if you’re stuck with JS-heavy sites, Playwright’s your best bet.