# Decatur Product Urls Scraper (`getdataforme/decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper`) Actor The Decatur Product Urls Scraper efficiently extracts Craigslist listings from Decatur, providing high-quality data for market insights and competitive analysis. Customize searches, handle large datasets, and export in various formats. Perfect for business automation, research, and price monitoring. - **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Automation, E-commerce - **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 a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. 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". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. 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. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## README.md ### Decatur Product Urls Scraper #### Introduction The **Decatur Product Urls Scraper** is an efficient tool designed to extract product URLs from Craigslist listings in the Decatur area. It simplifies data collection, enabling users to gather valuable market insights and perform competitive analysis with ease. #### Features - **Targeted Data Extraction**: Focuses on specific areas using customizable search queries. - **High-Quality Data**: Provides reliable and accurate listing information. - **Scalable Performance**: Capable of handling large volumes of data efficiently. - **User-Friendly Configuration**: Simple setup with intuitive input parameters. - **Flexible Output Formats**: Supports multiple export options for seamless integration. #### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |-------------|---------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------| | `query` | string | No | Search term to look for on Craigslist. | `"room"` | | `maxItems` | integer | No | Maximum number of listings to scrape. | `500` | | `areaId` | integer | No | Craigslist area identifier (e.g., 569 = Decatur, IL). | `569` | #### Example Usage ##### Input JSON ```json { "query": "room", "maxItems": 100, "areaId": 569 } ```` ##### Output JSON ```json [ { "postingId": 26945095, "title": "delay, eq, crossover, limiter, gate, processing", "priceCents": 50, "priceDisplay": "$50", "url": "https://sse.craigslist.org/d/decatur-delay-eq-crossover-limiter-gate/26945095.html", "images": [ "3:00101_1hXdPsA0tva_0de0bf", "3:00S0S_9oB7lB5q7c0_0de0gG", "3:00M0M_2VkpAF7BDRk_0de0f8" ], "hasImages": true, "hasMap": true, "location": "1:1~39.8395~-88.9465", "latitude": 39.8395, "longitude": -88.9465, "repostToken": "sJ1cBwEnetjdN18eXTPqRL", "bundleGroup": null, "searchQuery": "room", "searchPath": "sse", "areaId": 569, "scrapedAt": "2026-07-03T09:06:43.118Z" } ] ``` #### Use Cases - **Market Research and Analysis**: Gather data to understand market trends. - **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor competitors' offerings and pricing strategies. - **Price Monitoring**: Track price changes over time for specific products or services. - **Content Aggregation**: Compile listings into a centralized database for further analysis. - **Academic Research**: Use real-world data for studies in economics, sociology, etc. - **Business Automation**: Automate the collection of market data to inform business decisions. #### Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Decatur Product Urls Scraper" 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 objects, each representing a listing with fields such as: - `postingId`: Unique identifier for the posting. - `title`: Title of the listing. - `priceCents` and `priceDisplay`: Price information in cents and display format. - `url`: Direct link to the Craigslist listing. - `images`, `hasImages`, `hasMap`: Information about images and map availability. - `location`, `latitude`, `longitude`: Geographical data of the listing. - `repostToken`: Token for reposting purposes. - `bundleGroup`: Group identifier if applicable. - `searchQuery`: The search term used. - `searchPath`: Path indicating the Craigslist section. - `areaId`: Area identifier. - `scrapedAt`: Timestamp when data was scraped. #### 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! *** ## Description Unlock valuable insights with the **Decatur Product Urls Scraper**. This tool efficiently extracts Craigslist listings in Decatur, offering high-quality data for market research and competitive analysis. Customize your search queries, handle large datasets seamlessly, and export results in multiple formats. Ideal for business automation, academic research, and more. Start extracting today! # Actor input Schema ## `query` (type: `string`): Search term to look for on Craigslist ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of listings to scrape ## `areaId` (type: `integer`): Craigslist area identifier (e.g., 569 = Decatur, IL) ## Actor input object example ```json { "query": "room", "maxItems": 500, "areaId": 569 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/decatur-product-urls-mp-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("getdataforme/decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper").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/decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=getdataforme/decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Decatur Product Urls Scraper", "description": "The Decatur Product Urls Scraper efficiently extracts Craigslist listings from Decatur, providing high-quality data for market insights and competitive analysis. Customize searches, handle large datasets, and export in various formats. 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"runs-sync-getdataforme-decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/getdataforme~decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-getdataforme-decatur-product-urls-mp-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": 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