Artifact Hub Scraper: Helm Chart and Operator Search

This scraper lets you easily search and gather public Helm charts and Kubernetes operators in one clean dataset. It collects version histories, stars, publishers, and security report details so you can export your findings as JSON, CSV, or Excel without hassle.

Use cases

• Cluster fleet inventory: Keep track of the Helm charts currently deployed across your environments and match exact versions in a single dataset.
• Operator shortlist: Collect verified operator packages right alongside your standard Helm charts.
• Publisher check: Filter and review verified publishers before deploying new charts to your production repositories.
• CVE glance: Quickly review security report summaries directly within your dataset rows.
• Scheduled export: Run regular checks and automatically route your datasets to spreadsheets, team channels, or data warehouses.
• Chart lookup: Pull detailed records for specific charts when doing targeted audits.

What data does this actor extract?

The scraper pulls package details, descriptions, star counts, publisher metadata, and security vulnerability summaries. Duplicate entries are automatically filtered out by package identifier, and failed requests are cleanly logged as error rows rather than halting your entire run.

Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
mode	string	search	Choose between package search or specific detail lookup
query	string	postgres	Keywords or search terms
kinds	array	[0]	Package kinds (0 for Helm charts)
verifiedPublisherOnly	boolean	false	Restrict results to verified publishers only
packages	array	bitnami/postgresql	Specific chart names for detail mode
maxItems	integer	100	Maximum items to collect per run (up to 1000)
requestDelaySecs	number	1	Delay between requests
userAgent	string	B2B Lead Generation research UA	Custom user agent string
timeoutSecs	integer	300	Maximum run duration in seconds
requestTimeoutSecs	integer	30	Individual request timeout
proxyConfiguration	object	{"useApifyProxy": false}	Optional proxy settings

Example input configuration

{
    "mode": "search",
    "query": "postgres",
    "kinds": [0],
    "verifiedPublisherOnly": false,
    "packages": ["bitnami/postgresql"],
    "maxItems": 100,
    "requestDelaySecs": 1,
    "userAgent": "",
    "timeoutSecs": 300,
    "requestTimeoutSecs": 30,
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false }
}

Output data structure

{
    "package_id": "c617753b-3376-40a1-81a1-3ab00e2868ac",
    "name": "postgresql",
    "version": "18.12.4",
    "app_version": "18.6.0",
    "chartDescription": "PostgreSQL (Postgres) is an open source object-relational database known for reliability and data integrity.",
    "stars": 430,
    "signed": true,
    "security_report_summary": {
        "low": 0,
        "high": 1,
        "medium": 0,
        "unknown": 0,
        "critical": 0
    },
    "production_organizations_count": 10,
    "repository_name": "bitnami",
    "repository_url": "https://charts.bitnami.com/bitnami",
    "verified_publisher": true,
    "organization": "Bitnami",
    "scraped_at": "2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00"
}

Field	Type	Description
package_id	string	Unique package identifier
name	string	Name of the chart or package
version	string	Chart release version
app_version	string	Underlying application version
chartDescription	string	Short summary text
stars	integer	Community star count
signed	boolean	Package signature status
security_report_summary	object	Vulnerability counts grouped by severity
production_organizations_count	integer	Number of organizations reporting usage
repository_name	string	Helm repository name
repository_url	string	Helm repository web link
verified_publisher	boolean	Publisher verification flag
organization	string	Display name of the publisher organization
scraped_at	string	Timestamp when the row was recorded

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Disclaimer

This actor is an independent utility created to help developers gather public data efficiently. It is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the target platforms. Users remain responsible for adhering to applicable terms of service and data usage policies.

Is web scraping legal?

Web scraping publicly available information is generally permitted, but how you handle and utilize the data matters:

• Personal data: If your collection includes personal information, ensure compliance with relevant privacy regulations like GDPR or CCPA.
• Copyright: Respect original content rights and avoid republishing protected materials without proper authorization.
• Terms of use: Always respect target platform guidelines, rate guidelines, and attribution requests.
• Legal advice: This overview is for informational purposes and does not constitute formal legal counsel.

To learn more, read Apify's guide: Is web scraping legal?