# Changelog of Startup Fast Scraper: Launch Intelligence (`getascraper/startupfast-scraper`) Actor

- **URL**: https://apify.com/getascraper/startupfast-scraper/changelog.md
- **Full Actor documentation**: https://apify.com/getascraper/startupfast-scraper.md

## Changelog

All notable changes to Startup Fast Scraper will be documented in this file.

### \[0.2.0] - 2026-09-21

#### Changed

- ⚙️ Renamed the monitoring scope input field to `monitorScope` for clarity. Existing scheduled runs that already pass the previous field name continue to work without any changes.

### \[0.1.0] - 2026-07-23

#### Added

- 🚀 Added category-based collection across Startup Fast's full public catalog.
- ✨ Added startup websites, descriptions, upvotes, launch dates, social profiles, tech stacks, platforms, pricing types, and category details.
- ➕ Added direct project and category URL support for focused research runs.
- 📈 Added filters for launch date and minimum upvotes.
- 🔄 Added optional incremental monitoring so scheduled runs can return newly discovered projects only.
- 🧭 Added three dataset views for launch discovery, market signals, and technology research.

#### Changed

- ⚡ Kept runs lightweight with low memory requirements and controlled request pacing.
- 🧹 Omitted unavailable fields instead of adding placeholders, keeping every dataset row trustworthy.

#### Security

- 🔒 Limited collection to public Startup Fast project pages without credentials or private contact extraction.
- 🛡️ Added secure logging and configurable proxy support for reliable cloud runs.