This code uses the Selenium library to scrape vehicle data off of Craigslist's car+truck section.
First, clone the project.
git clone https://github.com/pabloweber/Craigslist_Bot.git
Next, install Selenium.
pip3 install selenium
Finally, run the program.
python bot.py [price limit]
The only prerequisite you need is Selenium. Install it like such:
pip3 install selenium
To run a simple search for cars or trucks below a price limit, run:
python bot.py [price limit]
To specify a specific option, run:
python bot.py [price limit] [option]
For example, to search for Hondas under $2000, run:
python bot.py 2000 honda
If no price limit is specified as a command line argument, then the user will be prompted for one via input.
python bot.py
>> Price limit: $_
After running the program, a list of cars+trucks found will be printed to the console as it searches the website. The program will then exit with a summary line displaying the number of vehicles found, and the total time elapsed. For example:
python bot.py 2000 honda
Gives the following output:
################################### BEGIN LISTINGS ###################################
2007 honda fit for parts ....................................................... $600
1999 Honda Accord .............................................................. $900
2015 Honda Pilot 4x4 EX-L ...................................................... $1999
2007 Honda Fit Sport Hatchback ................................................. $1999
2016 Honda Odyssey SE .......................................................... $1999
2016 Honda Civic EX-L With Navigation .......................................... $1999
2016 Honda Pilot All Wheel Drive EX-L .......................................... $1999
2016 Honda CR-V All Wheel Drive SE ............................................. $1999
2005 Honda Accord for sale or Part Out ......................................... $2000
#################################### END LISTINGS ####################################
Found 9 vehicles in 3.70s.
The program will also create a file cars.txt with a list of all vehicles found, their respective price, and a link to each listing.
- Selenium - The WebDriver used
Feel free to branch and submit a pull request!
- Pablo Weber - University of Virginia 2021 - LinkedIn
This project is licensed under the MIT License.