🚀 Introducing Proxy Server Management in WaterCrawl v0.8.0
Senior Python developer
We're excited to announce the release of WaterCrawl v0.8.0, a major update that brings one of the most requested features to life: proxy server management! This update marks a significant step forward in enabling more robust, flexible, and privacy-aware web crawling.
🔐 Built-In Proxy Server Management
Crawling complex websites often means dealing with rate limits, CAPTCHAs, and geo-restricted content. That’s why v0.8.0 introduces native support for proxy servers, complete with:
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✅ A full-featured UI to manage, configure, and test your proxies
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🔄 Live validation to check proxy health and compatibility before crawling
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🔁 Support for rotating proxies, authentication, and region-specific routing
With this feature, you can now crawl with confidence, ensuring better uptime, fewer blocks, and more accurate data collection across the globe.
🚀 More New Features in v0.8.0
While proxy support steals the spotlight, this version comes packed with other powerful enhancements:
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📚 Comprehensive API documentation for search functionalities
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🐳 Backend plugin support via Docker for a more modular and extensible architecture
🔧 Changes and Improvements
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🐳 Refined Docker setup for better plugin support and version control
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🧱 Introduced UI skeleton components for smoother loading experiences
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🛠️ Enhanced error pages with built-in troubleshooting guidance
🐞 Fixes & Maintenance
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✅ Fixed Playwright configuration issues
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🔄 Resolved dependency conflicts and cleaned up legacy code
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💬 Improved overall error handling and user feedback
📦 Dependency Updates
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Upgraded core packages for security and performance
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Introduced new packages to support proxy management
WaterCrawl v0.8.0 is available now on watercrawl.dev. Start crawling smarter—with better control, more flexibility, and enhanced reliability.
