Flipkart Discovery Scraper

Introduction

The Flipkart Discovery Scraper is a powerful tool designed to extract detailed product information from Flipkart, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms. This Actor allows users to perform comprehensive searches, gather product data, and analyze market trends efficiently.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes detailed product information including pricing, ratings, and availability.
• High Data Quality: Ensures accurate and up-to-date data collection.
• Customizable Searches: Allows users to specify search queries and limit the number of items scraped.
• Proxy Support: Utilizes Apify's residential proxies to avoid IP bans and ensure smooth operation.
• Scalable Performance: Handles large volumes of data efficiently.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy to configure and run with minimal setup.
• Versatile Output Formats: Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchQuery	String	Yes	Enter the Search Keywords	"mens"
maxItems	Integer	No	Maximum number of items to scrape.	100
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Specifies proxy servers to be used by the scraper to hide its origin.	See below

Proxy Configuration Example

{
  "useApifyProxy": true,
  "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
}

Example Usage

Example Input

{
  "searchQuery": "mens shoes",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Example Output

{[
  {
    "id": "SOCGCFR4XY5J29K7",
    "listingId": "LSTSOCGCFR4XY5J29K73IODRM",
    "name": "JEMOX Men Striped Ankle Length",
    "subtitle": "Pack of 5",
    "brand": "JEMOX",
    "pricing": {
      "mrp": 599,
      "finalPrice": 106,
      "discountAmount": 493,
      "totalDiscount": 82,
      "onSale": true,
      "currency": "INR"
    },
    "images": [
      "https://rukminim1.flixcart.com/image/400/400/xif0q/sock/t/f/1/free-5-super-mix-jemox-original-imahkgpkxdq66rcz.jpeg?q=70"
    ],
    "url": "https://www.flipkart.com/jemox-men-striped-ankle-length/p/itm9b0a82ea86d26",
    "rating": {
      "average": 3.9,
      "count": 20082,
      "reviewCount": 1251
    },
    "keySpecs": [
      "Multicolor",
      "Fabric:Poly Cotton",
      "ForMen",
      "Pattern:Striped"
    ],
    "availability": "IN_STOCK",
    "warranty": "NA",
    "isAd": true,
    "spotlight": null
  }
]}

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data to understand market trends and consumer preferences.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing and product offerings.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and discounts over time.
• Content Aggregation: Compile product information for content creation and curation.
• Academic Research: Analyze e-commerce trends for academic studies.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for business intelligence systems.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Flipkart Discovery 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 output is a JSON array where each object contains:

• id: Unique identifier for the product.
• name: Product name.
• pricing: Pricing details including MRP, final price, and discounts.
• images: Array of image URLs.
• url: Direct link to the product page.
• rating: Average rating and review count.
• keySpecs: Key specifications of the product.
• availability: Stock status.

Support

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

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

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