Web novel researchers
Catalog review
Favorable to scraping
Build a sortable list of public Syosetu titles for a theme, keyword, or genre, then compare synopsis text, update recency, episode counts, and total points in a spreadsheet.
Web extraction$50Free
Syosetu Scraper by Keyword to CSV
This Syosetu scraper turns public Narou work information pages into a structured CSV for researchers, translators, publishers, and catalog builders. Add verified Syosetu novel URLs, run the local desktop app workflow, and export titles, authors, N-codes, synopsis text, genres, keywords, episode counts, status, update dates, points, bookmarks, and review counts without writing a custom crawler.
Output
CSV file
Columns
19
Input mode
URL loop
Runtime
Local app
Template
Free
At a glance
Scrape Syosetu web novel metadata by keyword
The template is designed for a practical keyword workflow: search Syosetu or Narou, convert the result N-codes into public /novelview/infotop/ncode/ URLs, then paste those verified URLs into the Navigate block. UScraper loops through each work information page and exports a consistent row per novel.
Collect novel metadata, not full chapters
Focus on catalog fields that help you evaluate a Syosetu web novel list: title, author, N-code, synopsis, genre, keywords, status, episode count, character count, review count, bookmarks, and points.
Export Syosetu novels to CSV
The structured export writes headers and appends rows, so batches from several keyword searches land in one spreadsheet for filtering, deduplication, and manual review.
Run multiple N-code URLs
Replace the sample URLs with currently accessible work information URLs. Loop Continue advances through the list while a short pause keeps the run easier to monitor.
Keep the workflow local
The browser session and CSV export run in the local desktop app, which is useful when you do not want a hosted scraper queue handling your research list.
Who uses it
Syosetu data extraction use cases
Translation scouts
Shortlisting
Favorable to scraping
Export author names, N-codes, status, character counts, and reading-time estimates before deciding which works deserve deeper manual evaluation.
Dataset builders
Metadata only
Nuanced outcome
Use this Narou scraper for discovery metadata and source links, then keep compliance review separate before collecting, storing, or reusing any protected story text.
How to use
Export Syosetu novels to CSV in five steps
2
Find keyword results
Use Syosetu search or the official Narou search tools to identify matching works, then copy each public N-code into an infotop URL.
3
Edit the URL list
Replace the sample Navigate URLs with your verified /novelview/infotop/ncode/n4614in/ style pages.
4
Set the export folder
Confirm the save path for syosetu.csv. The default export uses headers and append mode so every URL lands in the same file.
5
Run and spot-check
Start with a small batch, compare several rows against the source pages, then add more keyword results once the output matches your needs.
Output preview
What the Syosetu to CSV export includes
syosetu.csvColumn
タイトル
Novel title from the work information page.
Column
詳細リンク
Detail link for the public work page.
Column
作者
Author name displayed by Syosetu.
Column
作品情報リンク
The infotop URL opened by the workflow.
Column
あらすじ
Synopsis text, cleaned into one cell.
Column
Nコード
The N-code identifier for the work.
Column
エピソード数
Episode count parsed from the page type block.
Column
状況
Serialization or completion status.
Column
ジャンル
Genre listed on the info page.
Column
キーワード
Author or platform keyword labels.
Column
最終更新日
Latest publication date when exposed.
Column
文字数
Character count with non-numeric text removed.
Column
読了時間
Estimated reading time derived from character count.
Column
週別ユニークユーザー
Placeholder column; blank when the source page does not expose it.
Column
レビュー数_件
Review count.
Column
総合ポイント_pt
Total evaluation points.
Column
ブックマーク
Bookmark count.
Column
評価人数
Placeholder column; blank when the source page does not expose it.
Column
評価ポイント
Rating points when present.
Sample rows
1 of many
| タイトル | 詳細リンク | 作者 | 作品情報リンク | あらすじ | Nコード | エピソード数 | 状況 | ジャンル | キーワード | 最終更新日 | 文字数 | 読了時間 | 週別ユニークユーザー | レビュー数_件 | 総合ポイント_pt | ブックマーク | 評価人数 | 評価ポイント |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 星降る街の薬師 | 青井ミナト | 辺境の薬師が失われた調合術を探すファンタジー。 | N4614IN | 42 | 連載中 | ハイファンタジー | 冒険 魔法 成長 | 2026/05/28 | 128,440 | 約257分 | 18 | 12,860 | 3,104 | 8,944 |
Headers included - one row per configured Syosetu work information URL
Frequently asked questions
Syosetu pages and Narou data may be public, but they are still governed by site terms, copyright, database rules, robots guidance, and local law. Use modest volume, do not bypass access controls, keep attribution links, and get legal review before republishing, reselling, or training models on exported text.
Before you scale
Practical limits and maintenance
Keep Syosetu exports reliable
Pacing
Start with small keyword batches
The template includes a short sleep between pages. Increase waits if pages load slowly, and avoid parallel runs that repeatedly hit the same public source.
Layout drift
Selectors may need updates
Empty title, author, or synopsis cells usually mean Syosetu changed the information page markup. Refresh the workflow before trusting a large export.
Compliance
Use metadata with source-aware discipline
Keep source URLs, respect Syosetu terms, avoid copying protected story text into redistribution datasets, and document why each field is needed.
For adjacent workflows, browse the UScraper template library, compare search discovery with the Yahoo Japan searching scraper, pair book-market research with the Yodobashi keyword searching scraper, or install the app from the UScraper download page.
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What's Included
- Template JSON file ready to import
- Pre-configured scraping nodes
- Works with UScraper desktop app
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