LucidExtractor – Extract web data in plain English, no selectors

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I built a web scraping tool where you describe the data you want in plain English instead of writing CSS selectors or XPath. The problem: Traditional scrapers break when websites change their HTML structure. You spend more time maintaining selectors than actually using the data. How it works: Send a URL + an AI prompt like "extract all product names and prices as JSON" and the AI reads the page like a human, returning structured data. Tech stack: FastAPI backend, Gemini 2.5 Flash for extraction, Playwright for rendering, deployed on Google Cloud Run. Free tier: 500 credits, no credit card required. Would love feedback from HN on the approach and pricing.

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: google, gemini, using · Missing: mac, agents, macos

90%90% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: gemini · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

76%76% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

55%55% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: google · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

32%32% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

27%27% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

22%22% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

0%0% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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