# Bistre Product Urls Listing (`getdataforme/bistre-product-urls-listing`) Actor

Efficiently scrape and list product URLs from Bistre, capturing detailed information like name, price, and description. Ideal for market research, competitive analysis, and content aggregation with flexible item limits and high-quality data output....

- **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/bistre-product-urls-listing.md
- **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $9.00 / 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/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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## Bistre Product Urls Listing

### Introduction

Bistre Product Urls Listing is an Apify Actor designed to efficiently scrape and list product URLs from the Bistre website. This tool provides comprehensive data on various products, including details such as name, price, description, and more, making it invaluable for market research and competitive analysis.

### Features

- **Comprehensive Data Extraction**: Captures detailed information about each product.
- **Flexible Item Limit**: Allows users to set a maximum number of items to scrape per run.
- **High-Quality Data Output**: Ensures reliable and accurate data collection.
- **User-Friendly Configuration**: Simple setup with customizable parameters.
- **Efficient Performance**: Optimized for fast and effective scraping.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter    | Type   | Required | Description                                                                 | Example |
|--------------|--------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| item\_limit   | integer| No       | Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.               | `10`    |

### Example Usage

#### Input JSON

```json
{
  "item_limit": 5
}
```

#### Output JSON

```json
[
  {
    "id": 200586227,
    "name": "Sirloin Steaks (2 x 200gms)",
    "sku": "00006",
    "currency": "GBP",
    "price": 12,
    "condition": "NEW",
    "is_sold_out": false,
    "description": "A pack containing 2 x 200gm succulent sirloin steaks. (Cost equivalent to £30.00 per kg) This product is suitable for freezing.",
    "image": "https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/26768008/1438191546.jpg",
    "url_path": "https://www.bistre.co.uk/store/Sirloin-Steaks-2-x-200gms-p200586227",
    "input_source_key": "keyword:steaks",
    "actor_id": "xqDI889xk06WeIaWU",
    "run_id": "WAFKjC6FwqnkE5NgT"
  },
  {
    "id": 200587647,
    "name": "Pork Loin Steaks (pack of 6)",
    "sku": "00011",
    "currency": "GBP",
    "price": 7,
    "condition": "NEW",
    "is_sold_out": false,
    "description": "This pack contain 6 delicious, lean pork loin steaks. Minimum wt. 800gms (Cost equivalent to £8.75 per kg) Suitable for freezing.",
    "image": "https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/26768008/1438218314.jpg",
    "url_path": "https://www.bistre.co.uk/store/Pork-Loin-Steaks-pack-of-6-p200587647",
    "input_source_key": "keyword:steaks",
    "actor_id": "xqDI889xk06WeIaWU",
    "run_id": "WAFKjC6FwqnkE5NgT"
  }
]
```

### Use Cases

- **Market Research and Analysis**: Gather data for competitive analysis.
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor competitor pricing and product offerings.
- **Price Monitoring**: Track price changes over time.
- **Content Aggregation**: Compile product information for content creation.
- **Academic Research**: Collect data for studies on market trends.
- **Business Automation**: Integrate with systems for automated updates.

### Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Bistre Product Urls Listing" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
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 output is a JSON array of product objects, each containing:

- `id`: Unique identifier for the product.
- `name`: Name of the product.
- `sku`: Stock keeping unit.
- `currency`: Currency used for pricing.
- `price`: Price of the product.
- `condition`: Condition of the product (e.g., NEW).
- `is_sold_out`: Boolean indicating if the product is sold out.
- `description`: Detailed description of the product.
- `image`: URL to the product image.
- `url_path`: Direct link to the product page.
- `input_source_key`: Source key for input data.
- `actor_id`: Identifier for the actor used.
- `run_id`: Unique identifier for the run.

### Error Handling

The Actor is designed to handle common scraping errors gracefully. If an error occurs, it will log detailed information in the Apify Console, allowing you to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

### Rate Limiting and Best Practices

To ensure optimal performance and avoid being blocked by the target website:

- Respect the `item_limit` parameter to control data volume.
- Monitor logs for any rate limiting messages.
- Use appropriate delays between requests if necessary.

### Limitations and Considerations

- The Actor is specifically designed for Bistre's product listings; it may not work with other websites without modifications.
- Ensure compliance with Bistre's terms of service when using this tool.
- Be aware that website structures can change, potentially affecting the Actor's performance. Regular updates may be required to maintain functionality.

### Support

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

- Email: support@getdataforme.com
- Subject line: "custom support"
- Contact form: [Contact Us](https://getdataforme.com/contact/)

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

# Actor input Schema

## `item_limit` (type: `integer`):

Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "item_limit": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

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

Scraped data items from dataset

# 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 = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/bistre-product-urls-listing").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 = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("getdataforme/bistre-product-urls-listing").call(run_input=run_input)

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

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

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call getdataforme/bistre-product-urls-listing --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=getdataforme/bistre-product-urls-listing",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/xqDI889xk06WeIaWU/builds/skHyhw5blQtVffT9p/openapi.json