🚀 WaterCrawl v0.7.1 Release: Smarter, More Transparent Search is Here!
Senior Python developer
We’re excited to introduce WaterCrawl v0.7.1, a powerful new release that transforms how you search the web. With advanced filtering, Google Custom Search integration, real-time status tracking, and intelligent credit management, this update makes deep, precise, and reliable web crawling easier than ever — all through a streamlined and intuitive interface.
Whether you’re deep-diving into web data or just starting out with WaterCrawl, this version delivers a smarter, more intuitive experience. Here's what's new and improved:
🔍 Smarter Search with Full Functionality
WaterCrawl now offers a complete web search solution that supports:
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✅ Advanced filtering by language, country, and depth
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🧠 Google Custom Search API integration for high-quality results
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⏱️ Real-time status tracking of search jobs
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💳 Precise credit consumption based on search depth
The search form UI has been overhauled with clear dropdowns and configuration hints, and now includes real-time validation to help you set up search credentials without the guesswork.
⚙️ Better Control and Configurability
We’ve added:
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A configurable system for managing Google API keys and CSE ID
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SearchRequest model and APIs for full programmatic access
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Usage tracking to help users monitor and manage their daily credit limits
🧪 Introducing: Search Playground (Beta)
The Search Playground is now labeled as a beta feature, giving you an early glimpse into interactive search experimentation.
💬 Improved Feedback and Error Handling
Clear, actionable errors make all the difference when something goes wrong. That’s why we've:
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Enhanced error messaging in the frontend to show backend details
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Fixed TypeScript bugs and streamlined component structures
🧭 Refined UI & Navigation
Your experience in the dashboard just got better with:
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A refactored navigation structure — now with collapsible menus
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Cleaned-up UI components for better readability
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A simplified internal SettingsProvider for easier configuration
🐳 Docker-Ready
WaterCrawl now ships with an updated Docker setup that fully supports the new search features. Deploying your own crawler has never been smoother.
✅ Summary of Key Changes
| Area | Highlights |
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| 🔍 Search | Google API integration, search depth credits, language/country filters |
| 📊 API & Usage | New endpoints, usage tracking, credit validation |
| 🧪 Beta Features | Search Playground (Beta) |
| 🖥️ Frontend | Improved error handling, UI polish, renamed tabs |
| ⚙️ Backend | Refactored settings, improved search task handlers |
| 🐳 Docker | Enhanced container support |
💡 Ready to Try It Out?
Update your instance or head over to app.watercrawl.dev to experience the new features firsthand.
Thanks to all our users and contributors for your continued support. Stay tuned — even more is on the way!
— The WaterCrawl Team
