You can access the Python Scrapy template programmatically from your own applications by using the Apify API. You can also choose the language preference from below. To use the Apify API, you’ll need an Apify account and your API token, found in Integrations settings in Apify Console.

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1from apify_client import ApifyClient
2
3# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
4# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
5client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")
6
7# Prepare the Actor input
8run_input = {
9    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://apify.com/" }],
10    "allowedDomains": ["apify.com"],
11    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True },
12}
13
14# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
15run = client.actor("ellustar/my-actor-56").call(run_input=run_input)
16
17# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
18print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
19for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
20    print(item)
21
22# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

Python Scrapy template API in Python

The Apify API client for Python is the official library that allows you to use Python Scrapy template API in Python, providing convenience functions and automatic retries on errors.

Install the apify-client

$pip install apify-client

Other API clients include:

Python Scrapy template API in JavaScript

Python Scrapy template API through CLI

Python Scrapy template OpenAPI definition

Python Scrapy template API

Python Scrapy template

ellustar/python-scrapy-template

“A ready-to-use Python Scrapy template designed for building fast and scalable data extraction actors. Includes a clean project structure, example spiders, settings configuration, and best practices to help developers quickly create, customize, and deploy Scrapy-based workflows.”

Ellustar

Python Scraper Template

ellustar/my-actor-80

A ready-to-use Python Scrapy template actor for Apify Store. It helps developers quickly build, deploy, and scale web scraping projects with structured settings, proxy support, data extraction examples, and seamless Apify platform integration.

Ellustar

Google Maps Scraper

avtorizer/google-maps-scraper

Sends the requests to the Google Maps search using a built-in proxy network.

Aleksandr Vikhorev

Practicelink Scraper

getdataforme/practicelink-scraper

The scraper automates the process of extracting public LinkedIn posts, capturing key information like content, engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares), and timestamps. Whether you’re conducting competitor research, tracking industry developments, or exploring new opportunities.

GetDataForMe

Nordstrom Product Bulk Scraper Pro

hello.datawizards/nordstrom-product-bulk-scraper-pro

Nordstrom Product Bulk Scraper Pro: Easily scrape Nordstrom product listings by keyword. Extract details like name, brand, price, ratings, and stock. Ideal for e-commerce analysis and trend tracking. Use Apify Proxy with Residential group for reliable JSON results. Perfect for market research.