Instructure discovery Scraper

Introduction

The Instructure Discovery Scraper is a powerful tool designed to extract valuable information from Instructure's resources, such as webinars and educational content. This actor enables users to efficiently gather data for research, analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Features

• Efficient Data Extraction: Quickly scrape relevant content from Instructure's resources.
• Customizable Queries: Tailor your search with specific keywords to get precise results.
• Proxy Support: Utilize Apify's residential proxies to ensure anonymity and access restricted content.
• High Data Quality: Reliable and structured output for easy integration into your workflows.
• Scalable Performance: Handle large volumes of data with ease, thanks to robust infrastructure.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup and execution process for seamless operation.
• Versatile Output Formats: Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats for diverse applications.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchQuery	String	Yes	Enter the Search Keywords	"canvas"
maxItems	Integer	No	Maximum number of items to scrape	100
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Specifies proxy servers used by the scraper to hide its origin	{ "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "US" }

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "searchQuery": "canvas",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "content_type": "On-Demand Webinar",
    "date": "Apr 22, 2026",
    "title": "New & Next: The Next Generation of Canvas",
    "url": "https://www.instructure.com/resources/webinars/new-next-showcase-next-generation-canvas-and-beyond",
    "description": "In this session, we introduced new Canvas tiers: Canvas Core, Canvas Plus, and Canvas Next, which simplify how customers access AI and other advanced capabilities...",
    "learn_more_url": "https://www.instructure.com/resources/webinars/new-next-showcase-next-generation-canvas-and-beyond",
    "search_query": "canvas",
    "page_number": 1,
    "source": "instructure",
    "scraped_at": "2026-04-27T08:24:15.076Z"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather insights on educational trends and offerings.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor strategies and content.
• Price Monitoring: Track pricing changes in educational services.
• Content Aggregation: Compile educational resources for distribution.
• Academic Research: Collect data for scholarly studies and publications.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into automated workflows.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Instructure 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 data is structured as a JSON array, with each object containing fields such as content_type, date, title, url, description, learn_more_url, search_query, page_number, source, and scraped_at. This format ensures easy parsing and integration into various applications.

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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