Competitive Intelligence
Gather competitor data discreetly using stealth browsing and structured extraction.
Quick Answer
Use CrawlForge stealth_mode (5 credits) to rotate residential proxies and randomize browser fingerprints past CAPTCHAs, rate limits, and bot detection, then scrape_structured (2 credits) to map selectors to typed JSON -- product names, prices, specs. You monitor protected competitor pages on a schedule without running your own proxy infrastructure.
The Problem
Competitor websites actively block scrapers with CAPTCHAs, rate limiting, and bot detection. Getting reliable, structured data from protected sites requires expensive proxy infrastructure and constant maintenance.
The Solution
CrawlForge stealth_mode uses residential proxies and browser fingerprint rotation to bypass anti-bot systems. Pair it with scrape_structured for clean, schema-based data extraction.
Code Example
// Gather competitor data through anti-bot protections
const page = await mcp.stealth_mode({
url: "https://competitor.com/pricing",
proxy: "residential",
fingerprint: "randomize",
});
// Extract structured pricing data
const pricing = await mcp.scrape_structured({
url: "https://competitor.com/pricing",
schema: {
plans: [{
name: "string",
price: "string",
features: ["string"],
}],
},
});
console.log(pricing.plans);Tools Used
Estimated cost: ~7 credits per protected page
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I scrape competitor sites that block bots?
Use CrawlForge stealth_mode, which rotates residential proxies and randomizes browser fingerprints to get past CAPTCHAs, rate limits, and bot detection. Combine it with scrape_structured to return clean, schema-based data from the protected pages.
Is stealth scraping reliable enough for ongoing monitoring?
Yes. stealth_mode handles proxy rotation and fingerprinting for you, so you can monitor protected competitor pages on a schedule without running your own proxy infrastructure. Pair it with track_changes to watch for launches or pricing moves.
What does stealth_mode cost per request?
stealth_mode is 5 credits per request because it runs a full browser with proxy and fingerprint rotation. Reserve it for sites that actually block standard fetches, and use cheaper tools like fetch_url at 1 credit for open pages.
Can I extract structured data from competitor pages?
Yes. scrape_structured at 2 credits maps CSS selectors to fields so you get typed JSON — product names, prices, specs — rather than raw HTML. For AI-driven extraction without selectors, use extract_structured at 3 credits.
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