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🎬 IscrapeMDB - Extract IMDb Data Easily

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to IscrapeMDB! This simple tool helps you scrape metadata from IMDb based on the links you provide. Whether you want details about movies, TV shows, or actors, IscrapeMDB makes it easy for you to get accurate information directly from IMDb.

🏁 Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Python: You need Python 3.6 or higher. You can download it from python.org.
• Internet Connection: A stable connection for accessing IMDb.

📥 Download IscrapeMDB

To download IscrapeMDB, visit the Releases page:

📂 Download & Install

1. Visit the Releases Page: Go to the Releases page.
2. Choose the Latest Release: Look for the latest version at the top of the page.
3. Download the File: You will see a link named “IscrapeMDB.zip” (or a similar name). Click on it to download the file to your device.
4. Extract the Contents: Once downloaded, locate the .zip file. Right-click on it and choose “Extract All” to unpack the files into a folder.
5. Open the Folder: Find the extracted folder and look for “IscrapeMDB.py”.

🔑 Running IscrapeMDB

1. Open Terminal or Command Prompt:
   • Windows: Type cmd in the search bar and hit Enter.
   • macOS: Open Spotlight (Cmd + Space) and type Terminal, then hit Enter.
   • Linux: Open your terminal application.
2. Navigate to the Folder: Use the cd command to change the directory to where you extracted IscrapeMDB. For example:

   cd path/to/IscrapeMDB
   

3. Run the Application: Execute the following command:

   python IscrapeMDB.py
   

4. Follow On-Screen Instructions: The program will prompt you to enter the IMDb links you wish to scrape. Provide the links one at a time.

📊 Features

• Easy to Use: Simple command-line interface; perfect for anyone, even without technical skills.
• Data Extraction: Get detailed movie, show, or actor metadata from just a link.
• Fast Performance: Quickly scrape multiple links in a single run.
• Error Handling: The tool will guide you if there are issues during scraping.

⚙️ System Requirements

Ensure your system meets these requirements:

• OS: Compatible with Windows 10, macOS Catalina, or any modern Linux distribution.
• Python 3.6 or Higher: Required to run the application.
• Selenium Library: This is essential for web scraping. If you don’t have it installed, run:

  pip install selenium
  

• Web Driver: You need a web driver such as ChromeDriver or GeckoDriver installed and set in your system path.

📜 Known Issues

• Slow Connection: If your internet is slow, the tool might take longer to scrape data.
• Invalid Links: Ensure the IMDb links are correct; otherwise, the program will not be able to retrieve data.

📞 Support

If you encounter any issues, you can reach out for support:

• GitHub Repository: Visit the Issues page to report problems or ask questions.

🤝 Contributing

Want to contribute? We’d love your help! Check the contributing guidelines for more information on how you can get involved.

Thank you for using IscrapeMDB! We hope you find it useful in scrapping the information you need from IMDb.