JetPhotos Scraper API

A simple tool to scrape JetPhotos and FlightRadar24 data using Node.js. It provides an API endpoint (work in progress) and a CLI tool (caller.js) for interactive data retrieval.

Features

• Fetch JetPhotos data (aircraft images) based on registration.
• Fetch flight data from FlightRadar24.
• Save images with unique IDs.
• Designed to be extendable and easy to deploy.

Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher).
• Internet connection.

Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the files.
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Install dependencies:

npm install

Usage

API Endpoint

Work in Progress

This will provide a deployable serverless API for fetching data.

CLI Tool

Run the caller.js file for interactive data retrieval:

node caller.js

Steps:

1. Follow the prompts to provide:

• Aircraft registration (e.g., abcd1234).
• Number of photos to fetch (optional, default: 3).
• Number of flights to fetch (optional, default: 8).

2. The scraper retrieves the data and saves images in the current directory.

Known Issues

• Corrupted Images: Images downloaded are broken due to incorrect handling of the response. A fix is being implemented to ensure proper image download.

Roadmap

• CLI implementation (caller.js).
• Fix image download issues.
• Finalize the API endpoint.
• Add deployment support for serverless platforms.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit changes and push:

git push origin feature-name

4. Submit a pull request.

License

MIT License. See LICENSE file for details.