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Built a crazy fast SVG Scraper

r/SideProject
7/4/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
scrape.nermalcat69.devhttps://scrape.nermalcat69.devWeb ScrapingSVG scraper with Next.js frontend and Go backend
Extreme mode (temporarily disabled)
Scrapes 4,000 SVGs in 5 minutes
Screen StudioNot providedScreen RecordingUsed for demo recording
Alternatives mentioned
CursorfulNot providedDeveloper ToolsBrowser extension for zoom/cursor effects

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty building custom scrapers for new developers
  • Inconvenient bulk downloads (only ZIP archives available)
  • Resource limitations when scaling scraping operations

Problems to Solve:

  • Efficient SVG extraction from websites
  • Need for multi-format image scraping (ICO/PNG)
  • Selective file downloads instead of bulk archives

Potential Solutions:

  • Offering pre-built scraper source code for purchase ($9.99)
  • Adding support for additional image formats (planned)
  • Implementing selective download functionality (planned)
  • Temporary resource management (disabling extreme mode) |

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Selling source code as low-cost entry point
  • Targeting both experienced devs and new coders

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Reddit community engagement (r/SideProject)
  • Demo video showcasing speed/capabilities

Monetization & Product:

  • Aggressive pricing strategy ($9.99)
  • Modular architecture (separate frontend/backend)
  • Feature prioritization based on user feedback

User Engagement:

  • Public roadmap for planned features
  • Responsive to user comments/suggestions
  • Technical transparency (explaining backend limitations) |