Tool to harvest and import any website's content into Sitecore

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1.1
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November 11, 2021
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245KiB
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26
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Web Harvester for Sitecore Extension

'Web Harvester for Sitecore' is a Chrome Extension that enables content administrators/developers to harvest and import any website's content into Sitecore.

The Extension intends to solve the current content migration problem that requires developers to build unique solution to migrate content into Sitecore depending on the content's source location/tool. This Chrome Extension provides a tech-agnostic solution for content migrations and improves productivity, efficiency and accuracy.

The Extension introduces a DevTools Panel which allows users to import urls by selecting the target item location & template in Sitecore and enables them to map the Webpage's DOM contents with desired Sitecore template fields. To migrate a website's content into Sitecore, you must right-click on the intended website page and select 'Inspect Element' or press 'F12' to launch Developer Tools and navigate to 'Web Harvester' panel.

The Extension is highly customizable; allows users to edit the DOM paths, configure replace options for item name and individual field values thereby supporting different field types like Mulilist, Image, Link, Droplist etc. in Sitecore. The Extension allows importing multiple urls(that follow the same page DOM structure) at once and intended urls can be fetched directly from Sitemap. Import operation includes more flexible options like abort, logs, etc. Additionally, past imports can be found in the History tab and can be rerun again with/without modifications.

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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Web Harvester for Sitecore extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Web Harvester for Sitecore extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Web Harvester for Sitecore extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web Harvester for Sitecore extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Web Harvester for Sitecore extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web Harvester for Sitecore extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Web Harvester for Sitecore Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web Harvester for Sitecore extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Web Harvester for Sitecore extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Web Harvester for Sitecore extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension file

Select and download the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Web Harvester for Sitecore extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Web Harvester for Sitecore extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Web Harvester for Sitecore extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sakthivel Rajendran (ID: 000000fb35f125ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2022 One stop to recreate non-sitecore to sitecore website. Easy data migration and we can even choose the pages to migrate.