apify-scrapers

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mcp-name: io.github.jlucasmcrell/apify-scrapers
# Apify Public Data Scrapers & Extractors

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A curated collection of reliable, production-ready scrapers and public-data extractors hosted on the **[Apify Store](https://apify.com/captainhandsome)**. 

Each actor is built with strict schema validation, deterministic field mapping, self-healing DOM selectors, and pay-per-event pricing starting at **$0.0002 / start**.

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## Quick Navigation

- [Available Extractors & Store Listings](#available-extractors--store-listings)
- [Python Quickstart](#python-quickstart)
- [Node.js Quickstart](#nodejs-quickstart)
- [No-Code & Automation Workflows (n8n, Sheets, Slack)](#no-code--automation-workflows)
- [Pre-Built Example Tasks (Zero Code)](#pre-built-example-tasks-zero-code)
- [Free Sample Datasets](#free-sample-datasets)
- [AI Agent & MCP Integration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Custom Agent)](#ai-agent--mcp-integration)
- [In-Depth Engineering Guides](#in-depth-engineering-guides)
- [Repository Structure](#repository-structure)
- [Contributing & Author](#author--support)

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## Available Extractors & Store Listings

| Tool | Store Link | Key Output Fields | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Google Maps Business Leads** | [`captainhandsome/google-maps-business-search`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/google-maps-business-search) | Name, phone, website, rating, reviews, address, coordinates, hours | B2B lead generation, local agency prospecting |
| **Glassdoor Jobs & Salaries** | [`captainhandsome/glassdoor-jobs-scraper`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/glassdoor-jobs-scraper) | Title, company, salary estimate, rating, location, job URL, posting date | Hiring intelligence, compensation benchmarking |
| **Airbnb Vacation Rentals** | [`captainhandsome/airbnb-listings-search`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/airbnb-listings-search) | Title, room type, nightly price, rating, reviews count, listing URL | Real estate research, market rate tracking |
| **SEC EDGAR Corporate Filings** | [`captainhandsome/sec-edgar-filings-search`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/sec-edgar-filings-search) | Ticker, CIK, form (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), filing date, primary document URL | Financial diligence, equity research, compliance |
| **USAspending Federal Awards** | [`captainhandsome/usaspending-federal-awards`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/usaspending-federal-awards) | Recipient vendor, award amount, awarding agency, description, dates | Government contracting, procurement intel |
| **LinkedIn Public Jobs** | [`captainhandsome/linkedin-public-jobs-search`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/linkedin-public-jobs-search) | Job title, employer, location, direct apply URL, posting age | Recruitment, tech talent monitoring |
| **Google Play App Reviews** | [`captainhandsome/google-play-reviews-scraper`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/google-play-reviews-scraper) | Review text, star score, thumbs up, date, reviewer name | App store sentiment, competitor feedback |
| **YouTube Video Search** | [`captainhandsome/youtube-search-scraper`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/youtube-search-scraper) | Title, video URL, channel, views count, duration, publish date | Content tracking, creator outreach |
| **Twitch Live Streams** | [`captainhandsome/twitch-live-streams-scraper`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/twitch-live-streams-scraper) | Streamer username, title, viewer count, language, category | Esports analytics, live stream monitoring |
| **US Contractor Licenses** | [`captainhandsome/us-contractor-license-search`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/us-contractor-license-search) | Contractor name, license number, classification, status, state | Trades verification, subcontractor diligence |
| **US Business Entity Registries** | [`captainhandsome/us-business-entity-search`](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/us-business-entity-search) | Legal entity name, filing number, jurisdiction, status | Legal due diligence, corporate registration checks |

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## Python Quickstart

### 1. Install dependencies

```bash
pip install apify-client pandas python-dotenv
```

### 2. Export 50 Google Maps Leads to CSV

```python
import os
from apify_client import ApifyClient
import pandas as pd

# Get your API token from https://console.apify.com/account/integrations
client = ApifyClient(os.getenv("APIFY_TOKEN"))

# Run the actor
run = client.actor("captainhandsome/google-maps-business-search").call(run_input={
    "search_query": "commercial electricians",
    "location": "Dallas, Texas",
    "max_items": 50,
    "include_details": True,
})

# Fetch dataset items and export to CSV
items = list(client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items())
df = pd.DataFrame(items)
df.to_csv("dallas_electricians.csv", index=False)
print(f"Exported {len(df)} leads to dallas_electricians.csv")
```

See [examples/google_maps_leads_to_csv.py](examples/google_maps_leads_to_csv.py) for the full script.

---

## Node.js Quickstart

### 1. Install dependencies

```bash
npm install apify-client
```

### 2. Query SEC EDGAR Filings

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: process.env.APIFY_TOKEN });

const run = await client.actor('captainhandsome/sec-edgar-filings-search').call({
  companies: ['AAPL', 'NVDA', 'MSFT'],
  forms: ['10-K'],
  max_items: 15,
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(filing => {
  console.log(`[${filing.ticker}] ${filing.form} (${filing.filing_date}): ${filing.primary_document_url}`);
});
```

See [examples/sec_filings.js](examples/sec_filings.js) for the full script.

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## No-Code & Automation Workflows

If you automate via n8n, Make, Zapier, or Google Sheets, ready-to-import blueprints are included in [`workflows/`](workflows/):

- **[Google Maps Leads to Google Sheets (n8n)](workflows/n8n_google_maps_to_sheets.json):** Daily automated cron scrape piping HVAC/trade leads directly into Google Sheets with deduplication.
- **[SEC EDGAR 10-K & 8-K Alerts to Slack (n8n)](workflows/n8n_sec_edgar_to_slack.json):** Hourly monitor alerting Slack or Discord when watchlisted public companies drop new filings.

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## Pre-Built Example Tasks (Zero Code)

If you prefer runnable web UI tasks without writing any code, each actor includes pre-configured tasks published on Apify Store:

### Google Maps Leads
- [Phoenix HVAC Company Leads](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/google-maps-business-search/tasks/phoenix-hvac-company-leads)
- [Dallas Commercial Electrician Leads](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/google-maps-business-search/tasks/dallas-commercial-electrician-leads)
- [Chicago Italian Restaurants & Reviews](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/google-maps-business-search/tasks/chicago-italian-restaurants)

### Glassdoor Jobs
- [Austin Software Engineer Jobs](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/glassdoor-jobs-scraper/tasks/austin-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Remote Product Manager Jobs](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/glassdoor-jobs-scraper/tasks/remote-product-manager-jobs)
- [New York Data Scientist Postings](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/glassdoor-jobs-scraper/tasks/new-york-data-scientist-jobs)

### Airbnb Rentals
- [Nashville Vacation Rental Listings](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/airbnb-listings-search/tasks/nashville-vacation-rentals)
- [Miami Beach Condos & Apartments](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/airbnb-listings-search/tasks/miami-beach-condos)
- [Austin Downtown Rental Market](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/airbnb-listings-search/tasks/austin-airbnb-listings)

### YouTube & Google Play
- [Small Business Marketing Videos](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/youtube-search-scraper/tasks/small-business-marketing-videos)
- [Python Web Scraping Tutorials](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/youtube-search-scraper/tasks/python-web-scraping-tutorials)
- [Instagram 1-Star Play Store Reviews](https://apify.com/captainhandsome/google-play-reviews-scraper/tasks/instagram-one-star-reviews)

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## Free Sample Datasets

Looking for clean data to benchmark, analyze, or train models? Verified sample bundles with metadata schemas are available in [`datasets/`](datasets/) and hosted publicly on Hugging Face Datasets:

1. **Phoenix HVAC Contractor Leads:** [`datasets/phoenix_hvac_leads/`](datasets/phoenix_hvac_leads/) | [Hugging Face Hub](https://huggingface.co/datasets/joeygambino/phoenix-hvac-contractor-leads) (20 verified HVAC contractor profiles with ratings, addresses, and phone numbers).
2. **California Licensed Contractors:** [`datasets/california_solar_contractors/`](datasets/california_solar_contractors/) | [Hugging Face Hub](https://huggingface.co/datasets/joeygambino/california-licensed-contractors) (Active C-46 and B licensed solar installers with state verification numbers).
3. **Austin Software Engineer Postings:** [`datasets/austin_software_jobs/`](datasets/austin_software_jobs/) | [Hugging Face Hub](https://huggingface.co/datasets/joeygambino/austin-software-engineer-jobs) (Normalized job listings with estimated posting dates and salary ranges).

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## AI Agent & MCP Integration

All actors in this repository conform to OpenAPI and JSON Schema standards, making them directly callable by AI agents via the Model Context Protocol (MCP):

### Option A: Hosted Apify MCP Server (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

Add this to your `claude_desktop_config.json` or Cursor MCP settings:

```json
{
  \"mcpServers\": {
    \"apify\": {
      \"command\": \"npx\",
      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"@apify/mc