PART 1: README.md

Acehardware Category Scraper

The Acehardware Category Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Ace Hardware's website based on user-specified search keywords. It leverages PlaywrightCrawler for reliable, headless browsing to gather data such as product names, prices, stock status, and more, making it an essential tool for e-commerce data collection. This Actor ensures high-quality, structured output to support various business and research needs.

Features

• Efficient Scraping: Utilizes PlaywrightCrawler for fast and reliable data extraction from Ace Hardware's product listings.
• Comprehensive Data: Captures key product details including names, descriptions, prices, stock status, UPCs, brands, and images.
• Flexible Search: Supports keyword-based searches to target specific categories or products.
• High Reliability: Handles dynamic web content and provides consistent results with built-in error resilience.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean JSON data, easily integrable with databases, analytics tools, or export formats like CSV and Excel.
• Scalable Performance: Optimized for batch processing, ideal for large-scale data gathering without rate limit issues.
• User-Friendly: Simple input configuration with real-time progress monitoring via Apify's interface.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchKeyword	string	Yes	Keyword to search for products on Ace Hardware.	"laptop"

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide the input JSON in the Apify console or via API:

{
  "searchKeyword": "washing machine"
}

Example output JSON:

[
  {
    "productCode": "4599213",
    "productName": "Ultra Dynamic Products 3/8 in. FGH X 3/4 in. D FGT 4 ft. Rubber Washing Machine Supply Line",
    "productDescription": "REPL WASH HOSE BLU/RDPK2",
    "goodType": "Physical",
    "price": 24.99,
    "salePrice": null,
    "inStock": true,
    "upc": "708289620901",
    "brand": "WA6RB7004",
    "productType": "014010501005-Plumbing Hoses",
    "image": "//cdn-tp6.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/f0d9c181-b900-4c55-8519-ddaa7de367b9"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather product data to analyze trends, pricing strategies, and competitor offerings in the hardware sector.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' product listings, prices, and availability on Ace Hardware.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and sales for specific items to inform purchasing or resale decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product details for building catalogs, comparison sites, or e-commerce platforms.
• Academic Research: Source data for studies on consumer goods, supply chains, or retail economics.
• Business Automation: Automate data feeds for inventory management, reporting, or integration with CRM systems.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Acehardware Category Scraper" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a product. Key fields include:

• productCode: Unique identifier for the product.
• productName: Full name of the product.
• productDescription: Brief description or model details.
• goodType: Indicates if it's physical or digital (e.g., "Physical").
• price: Regular price as a number.
• salePrice: Sale price if available (null otherwise).
• inStock: Boolean indicating availability.
• upc: Universal Product Code.
• brand: Manufacturer or brand name.
• productType: Category classification.
• image: URL to the product image.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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PART 2: Description

Scrape detailed product data from Ace Hardware effortlessly. Features fast extraction, comprehensive info on prices, stock, and brands, plus reliable JSON output. Perfect for market research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis. Try it now! (148 characters)