Flags

Flags and Options

--url / -u

Description: Specifies the URL to perform scraping on a page.

Usage:

scimon --url http://example.com

--scrape

Description: Selects the scrape mode. When this flag is set, scimon will perform scraping as per the provided URL.

Usage:

scimon --scrape

--run / -r

Description: Executes a list of tasks or runs a specific task defined in the list. You can specify the task file or task name.

Usage:

scimon --run tasks.toml

--no-ignore

Description: Ensures that no PDF files are ignored during the download process.

Usage:

scimon --no-ignore

Description: Disables the processing of the !open_link directive. This is useful if you do not want scimon to handle external links specified in the list.

Usage:

scimon --no-open_link

--no-readme

Description: Disables the rendering of README files during the download process. This can be useful to skip the processing of README instructions.

Usage:

scimon --no-readme

--options

Description: Specifies additional settings for scimon. You can provide a configuration file or specific options as a string.

Usage:

scimon --options settings.toml

By using these flags, you can customize the behavior of scimon to suit your specific needs, ensuring a more tailored and efficient download and scraping process.