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I need a cross-platform solution—written in Python with Playwright—that quietly tracks new product releases on the Apple Store and reacts in real time without being blocked by Akamai or similar defences. Stealth, speed and reliability are critical, so the script must mimic natural browsing, rotate through a proxy pool automatically and handle multiple product tasks in parallel. Core workflow • Poll the Apple Store for newly listed items (SKU-level granularity). • On detection, push instant Telegram alerts and optional email notifications. • Log every event into a structured report (CSV + JSON) that can be reviewed through a simple, browser-based interface. Extra requirements • Dashboard or lightweight GUI so non-technical users can start, stop and view task status. • Clear separation between scraping logic, alerting module and reporting layer for easy maintenance. • Full source code, inline comments, and a Chinese operation manual. Project cadence Milestone 1 – Framework skeleton, proxy rotation working, basic release detection. Milestone 2 – Multi-product concurrency, Telegram & email integrations, GUI stub. Milestone 3 – Detailed reporting, polish UI, stress test with rotating proxies; final documentation and hand-over. I’m fine communicating entirely in Chinese and will release each payment upon successful testing of the corresponding milestone.
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This is a challenging project because Apple actively uses anti-bot protections, rate limiting, and behavioral detection. The solution needs to be built with reliability, maintainability, and monitoring in mind rather than simple scraping scripts. We have experience building large-scale monitoring, automation, data collection, notification, and dashboard systems using Python, Playwright, Telegram APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Relevant Projects: Real-Time Market Intelligence Platform https://www.freelancer.com/projects/web-scraping/Real-Time-Market-Intelligence-Engine Web Scraping & Automation Solutions https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent Proposed Architecture: • Python + Playwright monitoring engine • Concurrent task processing with queue management • Proxy pool rotation and session management • Telegram and Email alerting system • CSV/JSON reporting pipeline • Browser-based dashboard for task management and logs • Docker deployment for portability Milestone 1: Detection engine, proxy rotation, monitoring framework Milestone 2: Multi-product tracking, Telegram/Email integration, task manager Milestone 3: Reporting dashboard, stress testing, documentation, Chinese operation manual We can communicate in English or Chinese-friendly documentation format and provide complete source code with deployment instructions. Regards, Rajesh Rolen Microlent Systems
$2,250 USD in 30 days
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I can help with this, I will build the Apple Store release monitor using Python with Playwright — stealth browsing with Akamai bypass, proxy pool rotation, and parallel SKU-level detection feeding into Telegram alerts, email notifications, and structured CSV/JSON reporting with a lightweight browser-based dashboard. For anti-detection, I will implement browser fingerprint randomization — viewport, WebGL, canvas, and navigator properties — alongside request timing jitter that mimics human browsing cadence. Combined with automatic proxy health scoring that rotates out flagged IPs before they trigger blocks, this approach maintains long-term reliability against Akamai without relying on brittle cookie workarounds. Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Kamran
$1,651 USD in 25 days
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Hello, I HAVE WORKED ON SIMILAR PYTHON AUTOMATION, PLAYWRIGHT MONITORING, AND REAL-TIME ALERTING PROJECTS IN THE PAST AND CAN SHARE RELEVANT EXAMPLES DURING OUR DISCUSSION. I have carefully reviewed your requirements and understand the scope of the Apple Store monitoring system. I am confident in delivering a reliable, modular solution using Python and Playwright with real-time detection, alerting, reporting, and an easy-to-use dashboard. I have 11+ years of experience in Python development, browser automation, web monitoring systems, Telegram integrations, reporting dashboards, proxy management, and scalable concurrent task processing. The solution will include: • Apple Store product monitoring with SKU-level tracking • Automatic proxy pool management and concurrent task execution • Instant Telegram and optional email notifications • CSV and JSON reporting • Browser-based dashboard for task management and status monitoring • Clean separation of scraping, alerting, and reporting modules • Fully documented source code with Chinese operation manual I can deliver the project according to your milestone structure: • Milestone 1: Framework, proxy management, basic detection • Milestone 2: Multi-product monitoring, Telegram/email alerts, dashboard prototype • Milestone 3: Reporting system, UI improvements, testing, documentation, and handover I am comfortable communicating entirely in Chinese and can start immediately. Thanks, Christina
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I understand you need a persistent, stealthy monitoring system. The core operation involves running parallel Playwright instances that continuously poll the Apple Store for new SKUs. To remain undetected, each instance must route through a rotating proxy pool, mimicking human browsing patterns to bypass Akamai's defenses. Upon detection, the system triggers a notification workflow to Telegram/email and logs the event for review via a simple web interface. Technical approach: We'll use a Python backend (FastAPI) to manage the scraping tasks and serve the UI. The core logic will use Playwright with asyncio for concurrent, non-blocking monitoring. We will implement a robust proxy management module for automatic rotation and session isolation. The simple frontend will be a static HTML/JS page. Core modules: 1. Polling Engine: Manages headless browser instances, human-like interaction scripting, and SKU change detection. 2. Notification Service: Dispatches alerts to Telegram and email APIs. 3. Control Dashboard: A lightweight web interface to start/stop tasks, view live status, and access CSV/JSON logs. We will follow your milestone structure, focusing first on a proof-of-concept for the stealth polling and proxy rotation. Next, we'll build out the concurrency and notification layers. Finally, we will refine the UI, conduct stress testing, and deliver the source code with the requested Chinese documentation.
$1,500 USD in 25 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Build a Python Script to Track Apple Store Product Releases ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project needs and see you're looking for a cross-platform solution to track new product releases on the Apple Store. You don’t need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects, focusing on automation and real-time tracking. I'll create a stealthy, reliable script that mimics natural browsing and handles multiple products simultaneously. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily create your tracking solution as I have 5 years of experience in Python automation and web scraping. My expertise includes working with Playwright, proxy rotation, and real-time notifications. Additionally, I have a strong grip on structured reporting and GUI development, ensuring an efficient workflow for your project. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail. I’d love to share samples of my previous work that demonstrate my capabilities. Looking forward to chatting with you! ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Python Programming ✅ Playwright Automation ✅ Web Scraping ✅ Proxy Management ✅ Real-time Alerts ✅ CSV/JSON Reporting ✅ GUI Development ✅ Task Management ✅ Telegram Integration ✅ Email Notifications ✅ Event Logging ✅ Code Documentation Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$1,800 USD in 2 days
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As an experienced full stack developer, I am well-versed in the core technologies necessary to excel at your project. With my skillset in API integration and automation, I am confident that I will be able to provide you with a high-quality, cross-platform solution using Python and Playwright to effectively monitor new product releases on the Apple Store. My commitment to providing the very best service is reflected by my impressive project completion rate of 99% and being in the top 3% of Freelancer.com's directory. By hiring me you get not only a developer but a partner dedicated to your success. Lastly, I assure you that my competitive hourly rate does not compromise the quality of my work; instead, it offers both of us a long-term benefit. Let's work together to achieve your project milestones seamlessly - ensuring your satisfaction every step of the way. In conclusion, with my extensive experience in Python, Playwright, web scraping & automation along with my dedication to high-quality delivery, you can be confident that I'll take care of all your project’s technical needs in perfect harmony with your requirement. To reassure you further about this decision will be life time free bug fixing guarantee for this project. Thank you for considering me for this significant project – I look forward to discussing the details further and starting right away! Hit me up with any questions or concerns at any time.
$1,500 USD in 5 days
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--- Apple Store Product Monitoring Platform --- I can build a scalable monitoring platform in Python using Playwright with a clean, modular architecture for product tracking, notifications, and reporting. → Multi-product monitoring with concurrent task processing → Telegram and email alert integrations for real-time notifications → Web-based dashboard to manage tasks and view status → CSV/JSON reporting with searchable event history → Well-structured codebase with separate monitoring, alerting, and reporting modules → Chinese documentation and deployment guide included Flow Monitor Products → Detect Changes → Send Alerts → Log Events → Dashboard Review Question Will you be monitoring specific Apple Store product categories, or do you already have a list of SKUs that need to be tracked? Lets connect... Thanks
$1,800 USD in 16 days
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Hi there, We’ve built similar tools that monitor product releases on e-commerce sites like Amazon and eBay, using Python with libraries like Playwright and Selenium. We understand the importance of stealth and speed, and we’ve implemented advanced techniques such as proxy rotation and browser fingerprinting to ensure our solutions remain undetected. In addition to web scraping, we’ve integrated Telegram and email notifications, along with CSV/JSON reporting features. We also developed a dedicated dashboard for users to manage tasks and view logs. Let’s schedule a 10-minute call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit. I usually respond within 10 minutes. Best regards, Adil
$1,982.08 USD in 21 days
7.6
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Building a tracker that watches Apple Store product releases in near real time is mainly about keeping polling consistent and making sure SKU changes are captured reliably without gaps. I’d start with a Playwright-based worker that maintains lightweight browser sessions and periodically pulls product listing data, normalizing each SKU into a consistent snapshot. A comparison layer then diffs the latest snapshot against the previous one and emits a clean event when something new appears. For stability, I’d introduce a controlled proxy pool with per-session assignment and retry logic that backs off instead of hammering requests when something fails. Each confirmed event gets pushed immediately to a Telegram bot and optionally email via SMTP. In parallel, all events are persisted into CSV and JSON so they can be audited later. On top of that, I’d expose a small FastAPI dashboard where users can start or stop tasks and view live status without touching code.
$2,000 USD in 10 days
7.1
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Hello! As per your project post, you're looking to build a cross-platform Python-based monitoring platform that tracks newly released Apple Store products in near real time, generates instant alerts, maintains detailed reporting, and provides a simple dashboard for non-technical users. The goal is to create a reliable and maintainable monitoring system that efficiently detects product changes while providing clear visibility into monitoring activities and results. My focus will be on delivering a modular architecture with clear separation between the monitoring engine, notification services, reporting layer, and management dashboard. This approach ensures long-term maintainability, scalability, and easier future enhancements as your monitoring requirements evolve. I am glad to say that I have previously built similar monitoring, automation, notification, and data-tracking platforms using Python, Playwright, Telegram integrations, reporting systems, and browser-based management dashboards. Let's discuss your expected monitoring frequency, product volume, preferred hosting environment, reporting requirements, and notification workflow so I can provide a detailed timeline, architecture plan, and fixed-price estimate. Best regards, Nikita Gupta
$1,500 USD in 30 days
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Your Akamai bypass strategy will fail if you rely on basic Playwright fingerprinting - Apple's bot detection tracks canvas hashes, WebGL signatures and TLS fingerprints that standard headless configs expose within 3 requests. Before architecting the solution, I need clarity on two constraints: What's your proxy budget? Residential proxies cost $7-15 per GB and you'll burn through bandwidth fast with continuous polling - datacenter IPs get flagged in under 10 minutes on Apple's CDN. How many SKUs are you monitoring simultaneously? If it's 50+ products, you'll need distributed task queues to avoid rate limits, but if it's under 20, a single-threaded poller with smart delays works fine. Here's the architectural approach: - PLAYWRIGHT + STEALTH: Inject evasion scripts that randomize viewport sizes, spoof navigator properties and mimic human mouse movements - reduces detection rate from 80% to under 12%. - PROXY ROTATION: Build a health-check layer that tests each proxy against Apple's CDN before use and auto-rotates on 403/429 responses - prevents wasted requests on dead IPs. - TELEGRAM API: Implement webhook handlers with retry logic and message queuing so alerts don't get dropped during network hiccups - I've built similar systems that delivered 99.7% notification reliability. - TASK CONCURRENCY: Use asyncio with semaphore limits to poll multiple products without triggering burst detection - processes 30 SKUs in parallel while staying under radar. - DASHBOARD GUI: Flask-based interface with real-time WebSocket updates showing task status, proxy health and alert history - zero backend knowledge required for operators. I've built 4 anti-bot scraping systems for e-commerce clients that handled 500K requests/day without blocks. I don't take projects where detection risks aren't mapped upfront. Let's discuss fingerprinting countermeasures and proxy architecture in Chinese before milestone 1 kickoff.
$2,030 USD in 30 days
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Our team has the perfect recipe for tackling your project head-on. With over a decade of experience in full-stack development, including strong proficiency in PHP for server-side programming, we can ensure your script functions smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, our expertise in Python and software architecture gives us the flexibility to build cross-platform solutions that meet your specific needs. Taking pride in our commitment to excellence, we guarantee stealth, speed, and reliability in our work—traits crucial for a tool like yours that requires natural browsing emulation. We completely understand the significance of rotating through proxy pools and will deliver a solution that handles multiple product tasks effortlessly and simultaneously while staying undetected by defenses like Akamai. Not only will we make sure that you receive a fully-functional solution for milestone 1 to 3 of your project cadence, but also a Chinese operation manual and entire source code with inline comments. That's not all - our team's experience in delivering log events as structured reports using CSV and JSON is aligning perfectly with your need to review them through a simple browser-based interface. Our accountability extends beyond project delivery with long-term support that sets us apart from the crowd.
$1,500 USD in 20 days
7.1
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Hi There!!! ★★★★ (Python + Playwright monitoring platform with real-time alerts, proxy management, reporting dashboard, and scalable task handling.) ★★★★ I have carefully reviewed your project and understand you need a cross-platform monitoring solution that tracks Apple Store product releases in real time, sends instant notifications, manages multiple monitoring tasks, and provides detailed reporting through an easy-to-use interface. The system must be reliable, maintainable, and user friendly for non-technical operators. ⚜ Python & Playwright Development ⚜ Real-Time Product Release Monitoring ⚜ Proxy Pool Integration & Management ⚜ Telegram & Email Alert System ⚜ CSV/JSON Reporting Engine ⚜ Browser-Based Dashboard / GUI ⚜ Chinese Documentation & Handover My approach would be to build a modular architecture with seperate scraping, alerting, and reporting layers, ensuring easy future maintenance. The dashboard will provide task control, status monitoring, and report access, while keeping the system lightweight and efficient. I’d be happy to discuss the workflow, milestones, and Chinese documentation requirements in more detail. Looking forward to working together on this exciting project. Warm Regards, Farhin B.
$1,515 USD in 15 days
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Hello, I’ve gone through your project details and this is something I can definitely help you with. I have 10+ years of experience in mobile and web app development, working with Flutter, Android, iOS, React, Node.js, and APIs. I focus on clean architecture, scalable code, and clear communication to ensure the project runs smoothly from start to finish. I will first review your requirements, suggest the best technical approach, and then proceed with development while keeping you updated at every stage. Here is my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.in/u/ixorawebmob I’m interested in your project and would love to understand more details to ensure the best approach. Could you clarify: How do you envision the user interface for the monitoring tool? 1. Do you need this for mobile, web, or both? 2. Do you already have UI/UX designs or should we create them? 3. Will there be any third-party API or payment gateway integration? 4. What is your expected timeline for completion? 5. Are there any reference apps or websites you like? Let’s discuss over chat! Regards, Arpit Jaiswal
$1,500 USD in 30 days
7.5
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As an experienced Full Stack Developer with a solid skill set in PHP and software architecture, I am perfectly positioned to build the cross-platform solution you need for your Apple Store release monitoring tool. I'm well-versed in frontend and backend development using technologies like React JS, PHP, and Laravel that will be pivotal for creating this critical tool. Having developed and maintained multiple scalable web applications, I fully understand the importance of stealth, speed, and reliability. With my knowledge and prior experience in Web Scraping, I can build a sophisticated script that silently tracks new product releases on the Apple Store without being detected by Akamai or similar defenses. I'll incorporate a dynamic proxy rotation algorithm that mimics natural browsing, ensuring uninterrupted tracking. Additionally, I emphasize putting users first as seen in my expertise with UI/UX design for seamless experiences. Hence, I'll create a dashboard/GUI interface for non-technical users to easily manage and monitor the task status. Attention to detail is one of my strong suits so expect thorough documentation in English as well as your desired Chinese option. My end to end project management approach coupled with timely support & maintenance guarantees the successful completion and long-term efficiency of your tool. Let's turn your vision into reality together!
$1,500 USD in 1 day
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Hi, your project "Apple Store Release Monitor Tool" is clear, and I can take care of the implementation. My focus would be responsive front-end work with a clean component structure. I can work around the listed stack/skills: PHP Python Mobile App Development Web Scraping Software Architecture JSON Software Documentation Telegram API. I will keep the delivery simple: confirm the setup, build the required part, test it, and hand it over clearly. Before starting, I would confirm: - Are there any infrastructure, security, scalability, or maintenance constraints I should follow? - Are there any existing API or payment gateway settings that the new work must follow? - Is there an existing backend/database I should build on, or should the structure be created from scratch? Best regards, Houssame
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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Hello dear, I’m Md. Toriqul Islam, an experienced Python developer with 10+ years of expertise in Playwright, web monitoring systems, automation, dashboards, reporting tools, and API integrations. I’m excited to partner with you and can start immediately. I understand you need a cross-platform product monitoring solution that tracks Apple Store listing updates, supports multi-task monitoring, sends Telegram/email alerts, generates structured reports, and provides a user-friendly dashboard. I have experience building Python-based monitoring platforms with Playwright, concurrent task processing, notification systems, web dashboards, and maintainable modular architectures. I have rich experience in Python, Playwright, FastAPI, Telegram APIs, JSON/CSV reporting, and web dashboards. I am skilled in building reliable monitoring, alerting, and reporting solutions. I’m ready to discuss the milestones, provide Chinese documentation, and deliver a clean, well-structured solution. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md. Toriqul Islam
$1,500 USD in 8 days
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I will deliver a stealthy, cross-platform Apple Store Monitor in Python using Playwright. It quietly polls SKU-level releases, rotates proxy pools, and runs multi-product tasks in parallel. Core modules separate scraping, alerting, and reporting for easy maintenance. Web Scraping handles Apple Store changes with resilience; Telegram API integration sends instant alerts, and optional email notifications are included. The reporting layer exports CSV and JSON logs, with a browser-based interface for quick review. Full source code with inline comments and a Chinese operation manual ensures you can hand it over smoothly. A lightweight GUI lets non-technical users start/stop tasks and see status at a glance. The system can be extended with a PHP-based dashboard if you prefer PHP for the front end. Milestones map to skeleton, multi-product concurrency, and final polished reporting with docs. To sharpen scope, would you prefer real-time per-SKU alerts with aggressive retry logic, or a rate-limited polling approach focused on reliability?
$1,500 USD in 12 days
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Your need for a Python Playwright tool that quietly tracks new Apple Store releases without Akamai blocks is clear. From experience building stealth monitors for e-commerce sites with anti-bot measures, I know mimicking natural browsing and rotating proxies dynamically solves these issues. For milestone 1, I’ll set up a flexible framework with proxy rotation and polling at SKU-level. Should I prioritize headless or headed browsing for better stealth in this environment? For notifications, Telegram and email alerts will be integrated efficiently, ensuring instant updates without delays. Managing multiple product tasks in parallel fits well with async solutions, which I’ve implemented before to monitor dozens of SKUs without lag. I’ll also separate scraping, alerting, and reporting to keep the code clean and maintainable. The lightweight GUI will let non-tech users control tasks simply, and the logging/reporting interface will work in any browser as requested. I will provide full source code with comments plus a detailed Chinese manual. Ready to build the first milestone now and deliver a smooth, reliable system that scales with your needs.
$3,000 USD in 7 days
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نقوم ببرمجه مواقع الانترنت وتطبيقات الموبايل نقوم بعمل فيديوهات متحركة وتصميم الشعارات ، وتطبيقات الجوّالِ! باداءِ سريع وموثوق، سأفخر بتصميم حلٍ يتماشى تمامًا مع المتطلبات شديدة الضيق لهذا المشروع. كما أن خبرتنا في مجال البرمجة تشمل استخدام لغات عديدة، بما في ذلك بي اتش بي (PHP) و بايثون (Python)-- ستكون ركائز هامة لنجاح هذا المشروع. إن فرضية عمل المشروع هي محور تجاربنا السابقة. نظرًا لأنه يُفضّل تجنب حظر ال Akamai وغيره من سِفَرات الأمان لدى Apple، لقد قدرت التحديّات الواردة ودقة التفصيل المطلوبة تجاه مشروعك. كوني مطورًا خبيرًا في تصميم وبرمجة التطبيقات أحظى بسعادة كبيرة لتغطية جميع جوانب مشروعك. إلى جانب ذلك، قادرٌ بفضل خبرتنا على تصميم وتطوير لوحة تحكم بديهية أو واجهة رسومية خفيفة الوزن ستمكن المستخدمين غير التقنيين من تشغيل المهام، متابعة حالتها كذلك. وأخيرًا، نضمن تسليم نظام مرئي ثنائي -ملفات JSON وCSV- لعارضة
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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