Getting Started with OPAL¶
Welcome to OPAL (Oppositional Positions in Alabama), a powerful web scraping tool designed to extract court case data from various Alabama news and legal websites.
In This Section¶
Prerequisites Checker¶
Verify your system meets all requirements before installation.
Complete Setup Guide¶
Comprehensive installation and setup instructions for OPAL.
Environment-Specific Guides¶
Tailored setup instructions for different operating systems and environments.
Configuration¶
Learn how to configure OPAL for your specific needs.
Quick Start Tutorial¶
Get up and running with OPAL in 5 minutes.
Quick Links¶
- Most Common: Quick Start Tutorial - Start scraping in minutes
- Troubleshooting: Understanding Errors
- Next Steps: CLI Reference
Prerequisites Overview¶
Before you begin, ensure you have: - Python 3.8 or higher - pip (Python package manager) - Basic command line knowledge - Internet connection for scraping
Choose Your Path¶
New to OPAL?
Start with our Quick Start Tutorial to get scraping in under 5 minutes.
Quick Start TutorialExperienced Developer?
Jump straight to the configuration guide for advanced setup options.
Configuration Guide