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Added settings and docs for the generic Web info provider

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@ -96,6 +96,21 @@ The following providers are currently available and shipped with Part-DB:
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### Generic Web URL Provider
The Generic Web URL Provider can extract part information from any webpage that contains structured data in the form of
[Schema.org](https://schema.org/) format. Many e-commerce websites use this format to provide detailed product information
for search engines and other services. Therefore it allows Part-DB to retrieve rudimentary part information (like name, image and price)
from a wide range of websites without the need for a dedicated API integration.
To use the Generic Web URL Provider, simply enable it in the information provider settings. No additional configuration
is required. Afterwards you can enter any product URL in the search field, and Part-DB will attempt to extract the relevant part information
from the webpage.
Please note that if this provider is enabled, Part-DB will make HTTP requests to external websites to fetch product data, which
may have privacy and security implications.
Following env configuration options are available:
* `PROVIDER_GENERIC_WEB_ENABLED`: Set this to `1` to enable the Generic Web URL Provider (optional, default: `0`)
### Octopart
The Octopart provider uses the [Octopart / Nexar API](https://nexar.com/api) to search for parts and get information.