Floki

Overview

Floki is a straightforward and efficient HTML parser designed for Elixir. With its ability to search for nodes using CSS selectors, it makes manipulating and extracting data from HTML documents an uncomplicated task. Floki is especially appealing to developers looking for a hassle-free way to handle HTML parsing without the overhead of complex installation processes.

What sets Floki apart is its compatibility with alternative HTML parsers, providing users with flexibility based on their performance and correctness needs. Whether you're building a web scraper, working with HTML templates, or just need to parse documents, Floki offers a robust solution that adapts to your requirements.

Features

• CSS Selector Support: Easily search for and manipulate HTML nodes using familiar CSS selectors, streamlining the data extraction process.
• Alternative Parsers: Choose between various parsers like fast_html or html5ever based on your performance needs; fast_html offers faster parsing, while html5ever adheres closely to HTML5 specifications.
• Lightweight Installation: With minimal dependencies and a quick installation process, getting started with Floki is straightforward, reducing setup time.
• Custom Node Representation: Each HTML node is represented as a tuple, allowing for flexible manipulation and traversal of the document structure.
• Error Handling: Floki manages common parsing errors effectively, ensuring you get accurate results and descriptions of issues encountered.
• No External Dependencies: Its primary parser, mochiweb_html, is self-contained without the need for external libraries, simplifying dependency management.
• Extensible API: Floki’s API allows for easy integration into existing applications, making it versatile for various use cases in web development and data analysis.