Replicate Model Scraper

Scrape the Replicate AI model directory to extract model names, authors, descriptions, run counts, and pricing information. Browse models by category and sort by popularity or newest additions.

What does Replicate Model Scraper do?

This scraper navigates the Replicate model marketplace to collect structured data about available AI models. It browses category pages and collection listings to find models, extracting key metadata including authorship, usage statistics, and descriptions. Use it to build a comprehensive database of available AI models on the Replicate platform.

Why scrape Replicate models?

Replicate is one of the leading platforms for running open-source AI models in the cloud. With thousands of models available across categories like image generation, language models, and audio processing, it can be difficult to track what models are available and how popular they are. This actor automates the discovery and cataloging of Replicate models.

Input Configuration

• Categories: Model categories to explore (e.g. text-to-image, language-models, audio)
• Sort By: Order results by popularity or newest first
• Max Models: Maximum number of models to collect

Output Data

Each scraped model includes:

• category: The explore category where the model was found
• name: Model name
• author: Model creator or organization
• description: Brief description of the model capabilities
• runCount: Number of times the model has been run
• url: Direct link to the model on Replicate
• scrapedAt: When the data was collected

Use Cases

• AI model marketplace research and analysis
• Comparing model popularity across categories
• Discovering new open-source AI models
• Building model recommendation systems
• Tracking trends in AI model development
• Competitive analysis for AI model providers

Integrations

Export data to Google Sheets, Notion, or databases for analysis. Set up webhooks to get notified about trending models. Schedule regular runs to track how model popularity changes over time and discover new additions to the platform.

Tips for Best Results

Start with the main categories like text-to-image and language-models which have the most models. Sort by popularity to find the most used and proven models first. Adjust maxModels based on the depth of coverage you need for your research.

Built with Crawlee and the Apify SDK. See more scrapers by consummate_mandala on Apify Store.