🗂️Catalogue Management

Catalogues are saved search configurations that make it easy to reuse your common searches. Instead of entering the same search terms repeatedly, create catalogues and run them with one click.

You’ll learn

• How to create and run catalogues.

• How endless mode cycles through them.

• How to name and organize catalogues.

What is a Catalogue?

A catalogue is a saved search configuration that includes:

• Search term

• Maximum listings to collect

• Blacklist terms (optional)

• Break settings (optional)

• Other scraping parameters

Benefits:

• Save time by reusing configurations

• Organize your searches

• Enable endless mode for multiple searches

• Track which searches you've run

Creating a Catalogue

1

Open Catalogue Manager

• Click "📋 Catalogues" in the sidebar

• Catalogue manager modal opens

Screenshot placeholder: Catalogue list/modal opened from the sidebar.

2

Create New Catalogue

• Click "Create New Catalogue" button

• Fill in the form

3

Required Fields

• Title: Name for this catalogue (e.g., "Honda Civics", "Trucks Under 10k")

• Search Term: What to search for (e.g., "honda civic", "truck")

4

Optional Fields

• Max Listings: How many listings to collect (default: 500)

• Blacklist: Terms to exclude, one per line

  • Example: "parts", "wrecked", "salvage"

• Break Settings: Configure automatic breaks

  • Micro breaks: Short pauses

  • Normal breaks: Medium pauses

  • Sleep breaks: Long pauses

Screenshot placeholder: “Create New Catalogue” form showing required + optional fields.

5

Save

• Click "Save" button

• Catalogue appears in your list

• Ready to use immediately

Catalogue Examples

Example 1: Specific Vehicle

• Title: "2018 Honda Civics"

• Search Term: "honda civic 2018"

• Max Listings: 200

• Blacklist: "parts", "wrecked"

Example 2: Price Range

• Title: "Trucks Under 10k"

• Search Term: "truck"

• Max Listings: 500

• Blacklist: (none)

Example 3: Multiple Terms

• Title: "SUVs and Crossovers"

• Search Term: "suv"

• Max Listings: 300

• Note: Create separate catalogues for different terms

Using Catalogues

Single Run

1

Select Catalogue

• Click on a catalogue in the list

• Or use the "Run" button

2

Start Scraping

• Click "Run Catalogue"

• Scraping begins with saved settings

• Stops when complete

3

Monitor Progress

• Watch Console tab for progress

• Results saved automatically

Endless Mode

1

Select Catalogues

• Check boxes next to catalogues you want

• Select 2-10 catalogues (recommended)

2

Start Endless Mode

• Click "Start Endless Mode"

• Configure cycle settings:

  • Max cycles (or unlimited)

  • Break between cycles

Screenshot placeholder: Endless mode selection UI with multiple catalogues checked.

3

Continuous Operation

• Cycles through selected catalogues

• Never stops automatically

• Manually stop when done

Endless Mode Benefits:

• Never miss new listings

• Continuous deal hunting

• Automatic cycling

• Perfect for overnight runs

Managing Catalogues

Editing a Catalogue

1

Find the Catalogue

• Locate in your catalogue list

• Click the edit icon (pencil)

Screenshot placeholder: Edit/clone/delete icons shown on a catalogue row.

2

Modify Settings

• Change any field

• Update search term, max listings, etc.

3

Save Changes

• Click "Save"

• Changes applied immediately

Cloning a Catalogue

1

Select Catalogue

• Click the clone icon

• Or use "Clone" option

2

Modify Copy

• Edit the cloned catalogue

• Change search term or settings

3

Save as New

• Saves as separate catalogue

• Original unchanged

Use Case:

• Create "Honda Civics" catalogue

• Clone it to "Honda Civics Under 5k"

• Modify search term and settings

Deleting a Catalogue

1

Select Catalogue

• Click delete icon

• Or use "Delete" option

2

Confirm Deletion

• Confirm you want to delete

• Cannot be undone

Note: Deleting a catalogue does NOT delete scraped data. Only removes the catalogue configuration.

Break Settings

Configure automatic breaks during scraping to prevent rate limiting and mimic human behavior.

Break Types

Micro Breaks:

• Duration: 1-5 seconds

• Frequency: Every few listings

• Purpose: Small pauses

Normal Breaks:

• Duration: 5-30 seconds

• Frequency: Every 10-20 listings

• Purpose: Medium pauses

Sleep Breaks:

• Duration: 30+ seconds

• Frequency: Every 50+ listings

• Purpose: Longer pauses

Configuring Breaks

1

Open Break Settings

• Available when creating/editing catalogue

• Or in main settings

2

Set Parameters

• Max Continuous Time: How long before break

• Break Duration: How long to pause

• Frequency: How often breaks occur

3

Save Settings

• Breaks apply during scraping

• Can be skipped manually if needed

Break Benefits

• Prevents Rate Limiting: Facebook less likely to throttle

• Reduces Detection: More natural browsing pattern

• Account Safety: Less risk of account issues

• Better Results: More reliable scraping

Catalogue Organization

Naming Conventions

Good Names:

• "Honda Civics 2018-2020"

• "Trucks Under 10k"

• "SUVs and Crossovers"

• "Motorcycles - Sport"

Avoid:

• "test", "new", "catalogue 1"

• Unclear or generic names

• Special characters that cause issues

Organizing by Purpose

By Vehicle Type:

• "Cars - Sedans"

• "Cars - SUVs"

• "Trucks - Full Size"

• "Motorcycles"

By Price Range:

• "Under 5k"

• "5k to 10k"

• "10k to 20k"

• "Over 20k"

By Make/Model:

• "Honda - Civic"

• "Honda - Accord"

• "Toyota - Camry"

• "Ford - F150"

Tips for Effective Catalogues

1. Be Specific: More specific search terms yield better results

2. Use Blacklists: Filter out unwanted listings automatically

3. Set Realistic Limits: Don't set max listings too high

4. Test First: Run with small max listings to test

5. Organize Well: Use clear, descriptive names

6. Enable Breaks: Configure breaks for safety

7. Update Regularly: Edit catalogues as your needs change

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