# Finra Discovery Scraper (`getdataforme/finra-discovery-scraper`) Actor
The Finra Discovery Scraper extracts data from the FINRA website for market research and analysis. It offers targeted searches, high data quality, scalable scraping, proxy support, and customizable queries....
- **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/finra-discovery-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community)
- **Categories:** Agents, Automation, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN 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.md):
```bash
npm install apify-client
```
In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.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/platform/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
## Finra Discovery Scraper
The Finra Discovery Scraper is a powerful tool designed to extract valuable information from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) website. It allows users to perform targeted searches and gather data on various financial topics, providing insights for market research, analysis, and more.
### Features
- **Targeted Search**: Perform precise searches using specific keywords to gather relevant data.
- **High Data Quality**: Ensures accurate and up-to-date information directly from FINRA.
- **Scalable Scraping**: Efficiently scrape up to 100 items per query.
- **Proxy Support**: Utilize Apify's residential proxies for anonymous and reliable data extraction.
- **Customizable Queries**: Tailor your search parameters to fit your specific needs.
- **Comprehensive Output**: Receive detailed results including titles, previews, and URLs.
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Easy setup and configuration through the Apify platform.
### Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|--------------------|----------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| `searchQuery` | String | Yes | Enter the Search Keywords | "crypto" |
| `maxItems` | Integer | No | Maximum number of items to scrape. | 100 |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Specifies proxy servers to hide the scraper's origin. | See below |
#### Proxy Configuration Example
```json
{
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US"
}
````
### Example Usage
#### Input
```json
{
"searchQuery": "crypto",
"maxItems": 50,
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US"
}
}
```
#### Output
```json
[
{
"id": "aadcbf3bf21c54fb97fb035aba0e13e8",
"title": "FINRA Provides Update on Member Firmsโ Crypto Asset Activities",
"preview": "A particular crypto asset may or may not meet the definition of a โsecurityโ under the federal securities laws. FINRA's Focus on Crypto Assets. The Crypto Hub (...",
"url": "https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/guidance/crypto-assets-update"
}
]
```
### Use Cases
- **Market Research and Analysis**: Gather insights on financial trends and regulatory updates.
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor activities and announcements from financial firms.
- **Price Monitoring**: Track changes and updates in financial products and services.
- **Content Aggregation**: Compile financial news and updates for newsletters or reports.
- **Academic Research**: Access a wealth of financial data for scholarly analysis.
- **Business Automation**: Integrate data scraping into automated workflows for efficiency.
### Installation and Usage
1. Search for "Finra Discovery 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 where each object contains:
- **id**: Unique identifier for the entry.
- **title**: Title of the article or update.
- **preview**: A brief summary or preview of the content.
- **url**: Direct link to the full content on the FINRA website.
### Support
For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:
- Email: support@getdataforme.com
- Subject line: "custom support"
- Contact form:
We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!
# Actor input Schema
## `searchQuery` (type: `string`):
Enter the Search Keywords
## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of items to scrape.
## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):
Specifies proxy servers that will be used by the scraper in order to hide its origin.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"searchQuery": "crypto",
"maxItems": 100,
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": [
"RESIDENTIAL"
],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US"
}
}
```
# 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 = {
"searchQuery": "crypto",
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": [
"RESIDENTIAL"
],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US"
}
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/finra-discovery-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`๐พ 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);
});
// ๐ Want to learn more ๐? Go to โ 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 = {
"searchQuery": "crypto",
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": True,
"apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US",
},
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("getdataforme/finra-discovery-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("๐พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# ๐ Want to learn more ๐? Go to โ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"searchQuery": "crypto",
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": [
"RESIDENTIAL"
],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US"
}
}' |
apify call getdataforme/finra-discovery-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=getdataforme/finra-discovery-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "Finra Discovery Scraper",
"description": "The Finra Discovery Scraper extracts data from the FINRA website for market research and analysis. It offers targeted searches, high data quality, scalable scraping, proxy support, and customizable queries....",
"version": "0.0",
"x-build-id": "rETfo0knDbRbj8ufS"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/getdataforme~finra-discovery-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-getdataforme-finra-discovery-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/getdataforme~finra-discovery-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-getdataforme-finra-discovery-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$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": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
}
}
}
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}
}
},
"/acts/getdataforme~finra-discovery-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-getdataforme-finra-discovery-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
}
},
"components": {
"schemas": {
"inputSchema": {
"type": "object",
"required": [
"searchQuery"
],
"properties": {
"searchQuery": {
"title": "Search Query",
"type": "string",
"description": "Enter the Search Keywords",
"default": "crypto"
},
"maxItems": {
"title": "Max Items",
"type": "integer",
"description": "Maximum number of items to scrape.",
"default": 100
},
"proxyConfiguration": {
"title": "Proxy configuration",
"type": "object",
"description": "Specifies proxy servers that will be used by the scraper in order to hide its origin.",
"default": {
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": [
"RESIDENTIAL"
],
"apifyProxyCountry": "US"
}
}
}
},
"runsResponseSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"data": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"actId": {
"type": "string"
},
"userId": {
"type": "string"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"finishedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"example": "READY"
},
"meta": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"example": "API"
},
"userAgent": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"stats": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"inputBodyLen": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2000
},
"rebootCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"restartCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"resurrectCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"computeUnits": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"options": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"build": {
"type": "string",
"example": "latest"
},
"timeoutSecs": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 300
},
"memoryMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1024
},
"diskMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2048
}
}
},
"buildId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultDatasetId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultRequestQueueId": {
"type": "string"
},
"buildNumber": {
"type": "string",
"example": "1.0.0"
},
"containerUrl": {
"type": "string"
},
"usage": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"usageTotalUsd": {
"type": "number",
"example": 0.00005
},
"usageUsd": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "number",
"example": 0.00005
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
```