# Publix Products Scraper (`datascrapers/publix-scraper`) Actor

Collect Publix grocery products with names, brands, prices, stock levels, and images from a collection URL and a delivery or pickup location.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/datascrapers/publix-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Farhan Ali](https://apify.com/datascrapers) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

$15.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

**Publix Products Scraper** creates a structured dataset of grocery products collected from [Publix](https://www.publix.com) delivery and pickup catalogs. Each dataset item represents one product and can include name, brand, price, stock level, package size, image, and product URL. Query the source with a Publix collection or weekly-ad URL (`url`) plus a delivery or pickup location (`location`). Control the result limit with `maxProducts`, and retrieve records through the Apify Dataset API or export them as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or another supported format.

### Dataset at a glance

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Publix delivery / pickup catalog (`delivery.publix.com`, `publix.com`) |
| Record unit | One Publix product for the selected location and service type |
| Input methods | Collection or weekly-ad URL (`url`) plus address or postal code (`location`) |
| Main identifiers | `productId`, product URL (`url`) |
| Delivery | Apify Dataset and API |
| Export formats | JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML (Apify dataset exports) |
| Update model | Fresh records per Actor run |
| Pricing | $15 / 1,000 products |

### Coverage and available records

The Actor collects public Publix catalog products for one location and one service type per run.

- **URL-based**: `url` is a Publix collection or weekly-ad page (for example `https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/collections/rc-bogo-dry-grocery` or `https://www.publix.com/savings/weekly-ad/bogo`).
- **Location**: `location` is an address or postal code used to resolve store-specific prices and availability (for example `2300 Griffin Road`).
- **Service type**: `serviceType` is `delivery` (default) or `pickup`. Prices and stock can differ between the two.

Record types and limits:

- **Product records** include name, brand, price string, stock level, image, and product URL. Additional nested catalog fields from Publix may appear on the same item.
- **Result cap**: `maxProducts` limits how many products are collected (`0` means unlimited, the default).

Known exclusions: content Publix only shows after login is not collected; each run captures catalog state at run time (no historical snapshots); assortment, prices, and stock are location-specific and are not a nationwide catalog.

### Data dictionary

Field names below match dataset record JSON properties exactly. Values come from Publix for the selected location and service type. Nested catalog objects may also be present on the record; the fields below are the stable overview fields.

| Field | Type | Nullable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---:|---|---|
| `productId` | string | Yes | Publix product identifier; recommended deduplication key with `location` | `34903` |
| `name` | string | Yes | Product title | `Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Chocolate Chip Cookies` |
| `brandName` | string | Yes | Brand name as shown in the catalog | `pillsbury` |
| `size` | string | Yes | Package size as shown by Publix | `16 oz` |
| `url` | string | Yes | Product page URL; secondary deduplication key | `https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/products/34903-pillsbury-ready-to-bake-chocolate-chip-cookies-24-count-16-000-oz` |
| `priceString` | string | Yes | Display price for the selected location | `$6.69` |
| `stockLevel` | string | Yes | Availability code as returned by Publix | `highlyInStock` |
| `imageUrl` | string | Yes | Primary product image URL | `https://d2lnr5mha7bycj.cloudfront.net/product-image/file/large_f9ec7c17-d448-47d9-ba81-827578431fe7.png` |

The Actor does not calculate prices or stock. Combine `productId` with `location` and `serviceType` when you merge runs from different stores or fulfillment modes.

### Example dataset record

Product from the BOGO dry-grocery collection at location `2300 Griffin Road` with `serviceType` `delivery`.

```json
{
  "productId": "34903",
  "name": "Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Chocolate Chip Cookies",
  "brandName": "pillsbury",
  "size": "16 oz",
  "url": "https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/products/34903-pillsbury-ready-to-bake-chocolate-chip-cookies-24-count-16-000-oz",
  "stockLevel": "highlyInStock",
  "priceString": "$6.69",
  "imageUrl": "https://d2lnr5mha7bycj.cloudfront.net/product-image/file/large_f9ec7c17-d448-47d9-ba81-827578431fe7.png"
}
```

The record above was produced with this input:

```json
{
  "url": "https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/collections/rc-bogo-dry-grocery",
  "location": "2300 Griffin Road",
  "maxProducts": 10,
  "serviceType": "delivery"
}
```

### Query and input reference

| Input | Type | Required | Default | Accepted values | Description |
|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| `url` | string | Yes | Collection URL prefill | Publix collection or weekly-ad URL | Catalog page to collect products from |
| `location` | string | No | `2300 Griffin Road` | Address or postal code | Store / delivery location used for price and stock |
| `maxProducts` | integer | No | `0` | `0` or any positive integer | Maximum products to collect; `0` = unlimited |
| `serviceType` | string | No | `delivery` | `delivery`, `pickup` | Fulfillment mode for prices and availability |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | Apify proxy, `RESIDENTIAL`, country `US` | Apify proxy groups or custom proxies | Residential US proxies are recommended |

Minimal request:

```json
{
  "url": "https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/collections/rc-bogo-dry-grocery",
  "location": "2300 Griffin Road"
}
```

Advanced request (pickup, capped):

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.publix.com/savings/weekly-ad/bogo",
  "location": "4771 W Atlantic Ave",
  "maxProducts": 50,
  "serviceType": "pickup",
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "US" }
}
```

### Retrieve the data through the API

Records are delivered through the Apify Actor and Dataset APIs — not an official Publix API.

1. Start the Actor with a JSON input (console or API).
2. Wait for the run to finish, or use a synchronous endpoint if you want the response inline.
3. Retrieve items from the run's default dataset.
4. Paginate or export the dataset.

Python example:

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR-APIFY-TOKEN")

run_input = {
    "url": "https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/collections/rc-bogo-dry-grocery",
    "location": "2300 Griffin Road",
    "maxProducts": 10,
    "serviceType": "delivery",
}

run = client.actor("datascrapers/publix-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item.get("productId"), item.get("name"), item.get("priceString"))
```

Apify generates ready-to-run Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples on the Actor's [API tab](https://apify.com/datascrapers/publix-scraper/api). Do not put a real API token in shared code or URLs.

### Data quality and record handling

- **Location dependence**: price and stock apply to the resolved store for `location` and `serviceType`. The same `productId` can have different values at another address.
- **Source changes**: Publix catalog structure and values can change; unreadable fields are omitted or returned empty rather than fabricated.
- **Deduplication**: within a run, products are collected from the requested URL. Across runs, records are appended. Use `productId` plus location as the stable key.
- **Normalization**: `priceString` and `stockLevel` are stored as Publix returns them. The Actor does not convert price to a number.

### Export and pipeline examples

| Destination | Recommended method | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL / Supabase | Dataset API poll or webhook consumer | Store location-level prices and stock |
| Google Sheets | Apify Google Sheets integration | Share weekly-ad and collection shortlists |
| PIM / catalog systems | Dataset API or completion webhook | Grocery-feed refresh |
| S3 / cloud storage | Scheduled export via Apify scheduler + integration | Archival of market snapshots |

### Pricing and cost examples

The Actor uses pay-per-event pricing. Each product written to the dataset is charged as a result. Residential proxies are recommended. Proxy and compute are billed by your Apify plan.

| Event | Trigger | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| `apify-default-dataset-item` (result) | Each product written to the dataset | $0.015 / product ($15 / 1,000) |

Example costs (plan-tier discounts not applied):

| Records | Configuration | Estimated base cost |
|---:|---|---:|
| 1,000 | Products for one location | $15.00 |
| 10,000 | Products for one location | $150.00 |

Estimates depend on the verified pricing model and the number of products collected.

### Limitations and responsible data use

- The Actor collects publicly accessible Publix catalog data for the supplied location only.
- Field availability depends on what Publix renders at run time; some values can be empty or missing.
- The Actor does not provide historical snapshots unless you store them yourself. Prices and stock differ by store and service type.
- Large runs should use residential US proxies; without them, coverage may degrade.
- You are responsible for compliance with Publix's terms of service, applicable privacy law, and any contractual obligations before using the data.

### Dataset questions

#### What does one dataset item represent?

One Publix product for the selected `location` and `serviceType`. Nested catalog fields, when present, stay on that same product record.

#### Which field should I use as a unique identifier?

`productId` is the recommended key within one location. Combine it with `location` and `serviceType` when you merge multi-store or delivery-versus-pickup runs. `url` is a reasonable secondary key.

#### Are fields nullable or conditional?

Yes. Brand, size, price, stock, and image can be empty when Publix does not render them for a product. Additional nested objects appear only when the catalog returns them.

#### Can I retrieve the records as CSV or JSON?

Yes. The dataset can be exported as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML from the Apify Console, and queried through the Dataset API.

#### Does the Actor return historical data?

No. Each run captures catalog state at run time. To track price or stock changes, schedule repeated runs and store the outputs yourself.

#### What counts as a billable result?

Each product written to the dataset is charged at $0.015 ($15 per 1,000 products).

### Related datasets from Data Scrapers

- **[Instacart Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/instacart-scraper)** — Grocery catalog products that can be compared with Publix prices and availability.
- **[Costco Product Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/costco-scraper)** — Warehouse-club grocery and household products in overlapping categories.
- **[Target.com Product Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/target-scraper)** — US retail catalog records for the same price-monitoring pipelines.
- **[Lidl Product Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/lidl-scraper)** — European grocery and household products for cross-market comparison.
- **[Amazon Search Scraper](https://apify.com/datascrapers/amazon-scraper)** — Marketplace search products that often overlap grocery and household SKUs.

### Data Scrapers support

Need an additional field, record type, or export workflow? Contact Data Scrapers at stardustspotlight@gmail.com. Include a sample source URL, required fields, expected record volume, and preferred delivery format.

# Actor input Schema

## `url` (type: `string`):

Search URL from Publix.com to scrape products from.

## `location` (type: `string`):

Enter the address or postal code to set the delivery location.

## `maxProducts` (type: `integer`):

The maximum number of products to scrape. Set to 0 to scrape all products.

## `serviceType` (type: `string`):

Select the type of service for delivery or pickup.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Select proxy groups or use your custom proxies

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "url": "https://delivery.publix.com/store/publix/collections/rc-bogo-dry-grocery",
  "location": "2300 Griffin Road",
  "maxProducts": 0,
  "serviceType": "delivery",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Dataset containing scraped Publix products

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

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

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "location": "2300 Griffin Road"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("datascrapers/publix-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "location": "2300 Griffin Road" }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("datascrapers/publix-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "location": "2300 Griffin Road"
}' |
apify call datascrapers/publix-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,datascrapers/publix-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/9o6IBIudw6FLYnheN/builds/wfpm1W2V7kq8vTQB6/openapi.json