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The Olostep Relay.app integration brings powerful web scraping capabilities to Relay’s modern automation platform. Build automated workflows that extract, monitor, and process web data with Relay’s user-friendly interface and advanced features like embedded AI and human-in-the-loop functionality. Get started with Olostep on Relay.app →

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Features

Relay.app offers a modern automation experience with deep integrations and powerful workflow capabilities:

Deep Integrations

Comprehensive and easy-to-use integrations with numerous applications for seamless workflow automation

Embedded AI

Built-in AI features to enhance decision-making and automate tasks requiring human-like understanding

Human-in-the-Loop

Add manual steps for tasks requiring human judgment, ensuring flexibility and quality control

Powerful Workflows

Rich workflow essentials including conditional logic, error handling, and parallel processing

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Installation

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1. Find Olostep in Relay.app

Search for “Olostep” in Relay.app when creating a new workflow:
  1. Go to Olostep on Relay.app
  2. Click “Start for free” or “Create Workflow”
  3. Search for “Olostep” in the app selector
  4. Select the Olostep app
Alternatively, visit the Olostep integration page directly to browse available actions and create your first workflow.

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2. Connect Your Account

When you first use Olostep in a workflow, you’ll be prompted to connect your account:
  1. Click “Connect Olostep”
  2. Enter your Olostep API key
  3. Authorize the connection
Get your API key from the Olostep Dashboard.

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Available Actions

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Scrape URL

Extract content from a single URL. Supports multiple formats and JavaScript rendering. Use Cases:
  • Monitor specific pages for changes
  • Extract product information from e-commerce sites
  • Gather data from news articles or blog posts
  • Pull content for content aggregation
Configuration:
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URL
string
required
Website URL to scrape (must include http:// or https://)
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Format
dropdown
default:"Markdown"
Choose format: Markdown, HTML, JSON, or Plain Text
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Country Code
string
Country code for location-specific content (e.g., “US”, “GB”, “CA”)
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Wait Before Scraping
integer
Wait time in milliseconds for JavaScript rendering (0-10000)
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Parser
string
Optional parser ID for specialized extraction (e.g., “@olostep/amazon-product”)
Output Fields:
  • Scrape ID
  • Scraped URL
  • Markdown Content
  • HTML Content
  • JSON Content
  • Text Content
  • Status
  • Timestamp
  • Screenshot URL (if available)
  • Page Metadata
Example Workflows:
Trigger: Schedule (Every day at 9 AM)Action: Olostep - Scrape URL
  • URL: Competitor product page
  • Format: JSON
  • Parser: @olostep/amazon-product
Action: Google Sheets - Create Row
  • Add price data to tracking spreadsheet
Human-in-the-Loop: Review price changes
  • Approve significant price drops
Action: Slack - Send Message
  • Alert team about approved price changes
Trigger: RSS Feed - New ItemAction: Olostep - Scrape URL
  • URL: {{Post URL}}
  • Format: Markdown
Action: Notion - Create Page
  • Save article content to Notion database
Trigger: Google Sheets - New RowAction: Olostep - Scrape URL
  • URL: Company website from sheet
  • Format: Markdown
AI Action: OpenAI - Extract Data
  • Extract: company size, industry, products
Action: Google Sheets - Update Row
  • Add enriched data back to sheet

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Relay.app Advantages

Relay.app offers several advantages over traditional automation platforms:

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Human-in-the-Loop Workflows

Add manual review steps directly in your workflows: 
1. Olostep scrapes website
2. Human Review Step ← Review and approve data
3. Save to database only if approved
Perfect for:
  • Quality control before data processing
  • Human judgment on extracted content
  • Approval workflows for sensitive data
  • Review AI-generated summaries

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Embedded AI Features

Use AI directly in your workflows without external integrations:
  • AI Decision Making: Let AI decide workflow paths based on scraped content
  • Smart Filtering: Automatically filter and categorize scraped data
  • Content Summarization: Summarize long articles before storing
  • Data Extraction: Use AI to extract structured data from unstructured content

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Better UX and Testing

Relay.app’s user-friendly interface makes workflow building easier:
  • Clear testing information
  • Helpful error messages
  • Visual workflow builder
  • Easy debugging and troubleshooting

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E-commerce Price Monitoring with Review

Monitor competitor prices with human approval: 
Trigger: Schedule (Hourly)
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Action: Olostep - Scrape URL
  - URL: Competitor product page
  - Format: JSON
  - Parser: @olostep/amazon-product
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Human Review Step
  - Review price change
  - Approve or reject
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Action: Slack - Send Message (If approved)
  - Alert: "Price changed to $\{\{price\}\}"

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Content Aggregation with AI

Aggregate and enhance content from multiple sources: 
Trigger: Google Sheets - New Row
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Action: Olostep - Scrape URL
  - URL: \{\{URL from sheet\}\}
  - Format: Markdown
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AI Action: Summarize Content
  - Generate summary
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Action: Airtable - Create Record
  - Store article with AI summary

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Lead Enrichment Pipeline

Enrich lead data with web information and AI: 
Trigger: HubSpot - New Contact
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Action: Olostep - Scrape URL
  - URL: \{\{Company website\}\}
  - Format: Markdown
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AI Action: Extract Company Info
  - Extract: company size, industry, products
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Human Review Step
  - Verify AI extraction accuracy
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Action: HubSpot - Update Contact
  - Add verified enriched data

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Google Sheets

Perfect for data collection and tracking: 
1. Olostep scrapes website
2. AI - Process and format data
3. Human Review (optional)
4. Google Sheets - Create/Update Row
Use Cases:
  • Price tracking spreadsheets
  • Lead enrichment databases
  • Content inventory
  • Competitor analysis sheets

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Airtable

Build powerful databases with scraped data: 
1. Olostep scrapes or crawls
2. AI - Extract structured data
3. Airtable - Create Records
Use Cases:
  • Product catalogs
  • Research databases
  • Content calendars
  • Link databases

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Slack

Get instant notifications with approval workflows: 
1. Olostep monitors page
2. Filter - Check for changes
3. Human Approval Step
4. Slack - Send Message (if approved)
Use Cases:
  • Price drop alerts (with approval)
  • Content update notifications
  • Error monitoring
  • Daily digests

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HubSpot / Salesforce

Enrich CRM data automatically: 
1. New contact added
2. Olostep scrapes company website
3. AI extracts key info
4. Human Review Step
5. CRM - Update contact (if approved)
Use Cases:
  • Lead enrichment with quality control
  • Company research
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Account mapping

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Notion

Build knowledge bases with reviewed content: 
1. Olostep crawls documentation
2. AI - Parse and structure content
3. Human Review Step
4. Notion - Create Pages (approved content)
Use Cases:
  • Documentation mirrors
  • Research repositories
  • Content libraries
  • Team wikis

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Best Practices

Leverage Relay.app’s human-in-the-loop feature for:
  • Reviewing AI-generated summaries
  • Approving sensitive data before storage
  • Validating scraped content accuracy
  • Making judgment calls on workflow paths
Use Relay.app’s built-in AI features:
  • Automatically categorize scraped content
  • Generate summaries before storing
  • Extract structured data from unstructured content
  • Make smart decisions in workflows
For JavaScript-heavy sites, use the “Wait Before Scraping” parameter:
  • Simple sites: 0-1000ms
  • Dynamic sites: 2000-3000ms
  • Heavy JavaScript: 5000-8000ms
Test with different values to find the optimal wait time.
For popular websites (Amazon, LinkedIn, Google), use pre-built parsers:
  • Get structured data automatically
  • More reliable extraction
  • No need for custom parsing
  • Maintained by Olostep
Use Relay.app’s excellent testing capabilities:
  • Clear testing information for each step
  • Helpful error messages
  • Easy debugging
  • Test workflows before activating
Choose the right storage based on your needs:
  • Google Sheets: Simple tracking, team collaboration
  • Airtable: Relational data, rich formatting
  • Database: Large-scale, complex queries
  • Notion: Knowledge base, documentation

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Common Use Cases by Industry

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E-commerce

  • Price Monitoring: Track competitor pricing with human approval workflows
  • Product Research: Discover trending products and market gaps
  • Inventory Tracking: Monitor stock availability
  • Review Analysis: Aggregate and analyze customer reviews with AI

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Marketing & SEO

  • Content Discovery: Find content opportunities with AI assistance
  • Competitor Analysis: Track competitor strategies
  • Backlink Research: Discover link opportunities
  • Keyword Research: Extract keyword data from search results

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Sales & Lead Generation

  • Lead Enrichment: Enhance CRM data with web information and human review
  • Company Research: Gather company intelligence
  • Contact Discovery: Find decision-makers
  • Competitive Intelligence: Track competitor moves

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Research & Analytics

  • Data Collection: Gather data from multiple sources
  • Market Research: Track industry trends
  • Academic Research: Collect research data
  • Price Intelligence: Analyze pricing strategies

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Media & Publishing

  • Content Aggregation: Curate content from multiple sites with AI summaries
  • News Monitoring: Track news and mentions
  • Social Media: Monitor social platforms
  • Trend Detection: Identify trending topics

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Troubleshooting

Error: “Invalid API key”Solutions:
  • Check API key from dashboard
  • Ensure no extra spaces in API key
  • Reconnect your Olostep account in Relay.app
  • Verify API key is active
Error: Content fields are emptySolutions:
  • Increase “Wait Before Scraping” time
  • Check if website requires login
  • Try different format (HTML vs Markdown)
  • Verify URL is accessible
  • Check if site blocks automated access
Error: “Rate limit exceeded”Solutions:
  • Space out workflow runs with delays
  • Use batch processing instead of individual scrapes
  • Upgrade your Olostep plan
  • Check rate limit in dashboard
Error: Specific URLs fail to scrapeSolutions:
  • Verify URL format (include http:// or https://)
  • Check if URL requires authentication
  • Test URL in browser first
  • Try with country parameter
  • Contact support for blocked domains

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Relay.app vs Zapier

Relay.app is a modern alternative to Zapier with several advantages: Relay.app Advantages:
  • Human-in-the-Loop: Built-in manual review steps
  • Embedded AI: AI features integrated into workflows
  • Better UX: More intuitive interface and clearer error messages
  • Better Pricing: More cost-effective for many use cases
  • Deeper Integrations: More comprehensive integrations with popular apps
When to Choose Zapier:
  • Need integration with less commonly used apps
  • Prefer a more established platform
  • Require specific Zapier-only features
For detailed comparisons, see Relay.app’s Zapier comparison.

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Pricing

Olostep charges based on API usage, independent of Relay.app:
  • Scrapes: Pay per scrape
  • Batches: Pay per URL in batch
  • Crawls: Pay per page crawled
  • Maps: Pay per map operation
Check current pricing at olostep.com/pricing. Relay.app Plan: You also need an active Relay.app plan to run workflows.

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Support

Need help with the Relay.app integration?

Documentation

Browse complete API docs

Relay.app Help Center

Visit Relay.app’s help center

Status Page

Check API status

Scrapes API

Learn about the Scrapes endpoint

Batches API

Learn about the Batches endpoint

Crawls API

Learn about the Crawls endpoint

Maps API

Learn about the Maps endpoint

Python SDK

Use Olostep with Python

Zapier Integration

Compare with Zapier integration

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