May

API Updates

Scroll action now supports a selector parameter

scroll action now accepts an optional selector parameter, allowing you to scroll a specific element on the page rather than the page body.

block_ads parameter added

A new block_ads parameter is now available in request settings. When set to true, Gaffa intercepts and aborts requests to known ad domains before they load, reducing page load times on ad-heavy sites.

generate_markdown output improved

We've made behind-the-scenes improvements to the generate_markdown action, refining the output response format and expanding support for a greater variety of HTML elements. The result is cleaner, more consistent markdown across a broader range of pages.

Samples, Blog & Tutorials

Speed up your scraping with ad blocking

We published a breakdown of how enabling block_ads cuts unnecessary ad network requests before they load, reducing page load times by up to 50% on ad-heavy sites. We tested it across The Guardian, Allrecipes, and Daily Mail, and also showed how combining it with max_media_bandwidth pushes performance even further. Read the blog.