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Owl supports a script-based parsing system that allows for a variety of message board software to be supported without subsequent releases.  
 
Owl supports a script-based parsing system that allows for a variety of message board software to be supported without subsequent releases.  
  
Developers can write their own parsers that support an entire message board software or just a single message board. The [[Owl Lua API]] provides parser developers with tools to help with the process of writing parsers.
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Developers can write their own parsers that support an entire message board software or just a single message board. The [[Owl Lua API]] provides parser developers with tools to help with the process of writing parsers.
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For a basic tutorial on using the API and creating a custom parser, see [[Creating a Custom Parser]].
  
 
== Parsers ==  
 
== Parsers ==  
  
Owl parsers are dynamically loaded at Owl's runtime and enable Owl to support a variety of Internet forums. Parsers are written in Lua and stored in a subfolder of the Owl installation directory called '''parsers'''.
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Owl parsers are dynamically loaded at Owl's runtime and enable Owl to support a variety of Internet forums. Parsers are written in Lua and are by default stored in the <code>parsers</code> directory. This directory name is configurable in the <code>config.lua</code> file. See [[Parsers]] for more details.
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Latest revision as of 12:17, 26 June 2014

Developers

Owl supports a script-based parsing system that allows for a variety of message board software to be supported without subsequent releases.

Developers can write their own parsers that support an entire message board software or just a single message board. The Owl Lua API provides parser developers with tools to help with the process of writing parsers.

For a basic tutorial on using the API and creating a custom parser, see Creating a Custom Parser.

Parsers

Owl parsers are dynamically loaded at Owl's runtime and enable Owl to support a variety of Internet forums. Parsers are written in Lua and are by default stored in the parsers directory. This directory name is configurable in the config.lua file. See Parsers for more details.