Nuget Packages Scraper

NuGet Packages Scraper collects public .NET package records from NuGet. Search by keyword, look up versions for an exact package ID, or pull autocomplete suggestions. The dataset exports cleanly as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Key Use Cases

• Dependency Inventory: Search keywords and track package IDs, versions, download stats, and project links in a single table.
• Upgrade Review: Input package IDs to list published package versions and check historical trends.
• CSV & Spreadsheet Export: Instantly export package lists into structured spreadsheets.
• ID Lookup: Type a prefix to grab relevant autocomplete package recommendations.
• Scheduled Monitoring: Re-run the same search queries periodically to compare growth and download trends over time.

Operational Modes

Search (searchQueries)

Fetches search results matching your target keywords. Pages navigate automatically using standard offset controls until results finish or your requested maximum row limit is reached.

Registration (packageIds)

Look up detailed historical data for specific package IDs. Each inline version record is split into its own clear row for easy analysis.

Autocomplete (autocompleteQueries)

Retrieves rapid search suggestions based on package ID prefixes.

Input Configuration

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
searchQueries	array	json	Search terms or keywords, one per line.
packageIds	array	empty	Exact package IDs for direct version lookup.
autocompleteQueries	array	empty	Prefixes for package ID autocomplete lookup.
includePrerelease	boolean	false	Includes prerelease versions in search results when set to true.
maxItems	integer	100	Maximum total rows to process for the run.
requestDelaySecs	number	0.3	Custom pause between operations (in seconds).
timeoutSecs	integer	300	Maximum runtime limit before stopping automatically.
requestTimeoutSecs	integer	30	Timeout per individual network operation.

Example Input

{
  "searchQueries": ["json"],
  "packageIds": ["Newtonsoft.Json"],
  "autocompleteQueries": ["newt"],
  "includePrerelease": false,
  "maxItems": 100,
  "requestDelaySecs": 0.3,
  "timeoutSecs": 300,
  "requestTimeoutSecs": 30
}

Extracted Data Fields

Field	Type	Description
recordType	string	Type classification of the record.
registration	string	Reference link for package registration.
id	string	Package ID.
version	string	Specific version string.
packageDescription	string	Detailed package description text.
summary	string	Brief summary text.
packageTitle	string	Main title of the package.
iconUrl	string	URL pointing to the package icon image.
licenseUrl	string	Link to the package license document.
projectUrl	string	Link to the project's main repository or home page.
tags	array	Associated topic tags.
authors	array	Authors or maintainers listed on the package.
owners	array	Owners listed for the package.
totalDownloads	integer	Total lifetime download count.
verified	boolean	Indicates whether the package owner is verified.
packageTypes	array	Package type categories.
versions	array	List of inline versions and download counts.
vulnerabilities	array	Reported security advisories or vulnerabilities, if any.
mode	string	Execution mode (search, registration, or autocomplete).
scraped_at	string	UTC timestamp when the record was collected.
error	boolean	Flagged if the specific package or request had an issue.
input	string	Query term or package ID associated with an issue.
status	integer	HTTP response status code.
message	string	Contextual detail if a lookup fails.

Sample Output

{
  "recordType": "Package",
  "registration": "[https://api.nuget.org/v3/registration5-semver1/newtonsoft.json/index.json](https://api.nuget.org/v3/registration5-semver1/newtonsoft.json/index.json)",
  "id": "Newtonsoft.Json",
  "version": "13.0.4",
  "packageDescription": "Json.NET is a popular high-performance JSON framework for .NET",
  "summary": "",
  "packageTitle": "Json.NET",
  "iconUrl": "[https://api.nuget.org/v3-flatcontainer/newtonsoft.json/13.0.4/icon](https://api.nuget.org/v3-flatcontainer/newtonsoft.json/13.0.4/icon)",
  "licenseUrl": "[https://www.nuget.org/packages/Newtonsoft.Json/13.0.4/license](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Newtonsoft.Json/13.0.4/license)",
  "projectUrl": "[https://www.newtonsoft.com/json](https://www.newtonsoft.com/json)",
  "tags": ["json"],
  "authors": ["James Newton-King"],
  "owners": ["dotnetfoundation", "jamesnk"],
  "totalDownloads": 9325394018,
  "verified": true,
  "packageTypes": [{ "name": "Dependency" }],
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "13.0.4",
      "downloads": 0
    }
  ],
  "vulnerabilities": [],
  "mode": "search",
  "scraped_at": "2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00"
}

How It Works

1. Input queries, package IDs, or autocomplete prefixes are evaluated.
2. The actor requests matching records while managing network backoff and retries safely.
3. If an individual ID cannot be found, it logs a clean status row and seamlessly proceeds with remaining queries.
4. Duplicate records are removed within each run and output straight to your preferred format.

FAQ

Can I export NuGet packages directly to CSV or Excel? Yes. Outputs can be downloaded in JSON, CSV, or Excel format whenever a run finishes.

How up-to-date is the package information? Data is gathered live at the moment you run the scraper. Search outputs show the newest listed package versions, while registration lookups pull full package version listings.

What happens if a package ID does not exist? If a specific ID is not found, the actor logs a single error status entry and keeps running the rest of your requested tasks.

Trademark Notice

NuGet Packages and related names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their use in this documentation is solely to identify the subject of data collection and does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership.

Disclaimer

This scraper is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to NuGet Packages or its parent entities. Users are responsible for ensuring their data usage aligns with standard guidelines and applicable terms.

Is web scraping legal?

This tool collects publicly available metadata without bypassing technical restrictions or access controls. Collecting public data is generally legal, though how you use it remains important:

• Personal Data: If output rows contain personal details, compliance regulations such as GDPR or CCPA may apply based on how you store or process that information.
• Copyright & Reuse: Respect original content descriptions, licensing terms, and copyrights when reusing project descriptions or author details.
• Usage Standards: Ensure your queries respect standard traffic limits and community guidelines.
• Legal Context: This overview provides general information and does not constitute legal advice.

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