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This commit adds a new file, AUDIT-FEATURES.md, which contains a thorough audit comparing dapp-fm's features against similar data collection tools. The audit focuses on: - Missing core features - Competitive advantages - Integration opportunities - User workflow gaps The comparison includes wget/curl, HTTrack, ArchiveBox, SingleFile, and rclone. This audit will help guide future development and strategic decisions. Co-authored-by: Snider <631881+Snider@users.noreply.github.com>
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Feature Audit: dapp-fm vs. Competitors
This audit compares the features of dapp-fm against popular data collection and archiving tools.
Feature Comparison Matrix
| Feature | dapp-fm | wget/curl | HTTrack | ArchiveBox | SingleFile | rclone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ||||||
| Target | Websites, Git Repos, PWAs | Files, Websites | Websites | Websites | Webpages | Cloud Storage |
| Output Format | datanode, tim, trix, stim | Files | HTML | HTML, WARC, etc. | HTML | Files |
| Website Archiving | ||||||
| Recursive Download | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Asset Capture (JS, CSS, etc.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| MHTML/WARC Output | No | No | No | Yes | No | N/A |
| Single Page Archive | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Data Sources | ||||||
| Git Repositories | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| GitHub Releases | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Storage & Backend | ||||||
| Cloud Storage Sync | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Advanced Features | ||||||
| Headless Browser | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Authentication | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rate Limiting | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Filtering (Include/Exclude) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Scheduling | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Usability | ||||||
| CLI Interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| GUI Interface | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (Browser Ext) | No |
Analysis
Missing Core Features
- Headless Browser Rendering:
dapp-fmdoesn't render pages in a headless browser, which means it may not capture content from single-page applications (SPAs) or websites that rely heavily on JavaScript. - Standard Archive Formats: The tool doesn't export to standard formats like WARC or MHTML, which are widely used in web archiving.
- Authentication and Rate Limiting:
dapp-fmlacks built-in support for handling websites that require logins or have rate limits. - Cloud Storage Integration: Unlike
rclone,dapp-fmcannot sync archives to various cloud storage providers. - Scheduling: There's no built-in mechanism for scheduling recurring captures.
Competitive Advantages
- Diverse Data Sources:
dapp-fm's ability to collect not just websites but also Git repositories and Progressive Web Apps gives it a unique advantage. - Proprietary Archiving Formats: The
.trixand.stimformats, with their encryption and compression capabilities, offer a secure and efficient way to store and share archives. - Simplicity and Focus:
dapp-fmhas a clear focus on collecting specific types of online resources and packaging them into a portable format.
Integration Opportunities
- Browser Extension: A browser extension, similar to
SingleFile, could streamline the process of capturing single pages. - Cloud Storage Providers: Integrating with services like Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Dropbox would make it easier for users to store and manage their archives.
- CI/CD Integration:
dapp-fmcould be integrated into CI/CD pipelines to automatically archive websites or applications after deployment.
User Workflow Gaps
- No GUI: The lack of a graphical interface makes
dapp-fmless accessible to non-technical users. - Limited Configuration: The tool offers limited configuration options for things like filtering content, setting user agents, or handling cookies.
- Post-Archival Management:
dapp-fmdoesn't provide any tools for managing, searching, or viewing archives after they've been created.