Myfave Category Scraper

Introduction

The Myfave Category Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract deal data from MyFave, Malaysia's popular discount platform. It enables users to scrape deals based on search queries and locations, providing structured data for analysis and automation. This tool is ideal for businesses, researchers, and developers seeking to gather insights into discounted offerings efficiently and reliably.

Features

• Targeted Scraping: Search for deals using specific keywords like "rm3" or "spa" within selected cities.
• Location-Based Filtering: Supports city slugs such as "kuala-lumpur" or "penang" for precise geographic targeting.
• Flexible Item Limits: Set maximum items to scrape, from a few to unlimited, to control data volume.
• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures key details including prices, discounts, outlet info, and images.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data retrieval.
• Fast Performance: Optimized for quick scraping with minimal resource usage.
• JSON Output: Delivers clean, structured data ready for integration into workflows or databases.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchQuery	string	Yes	Keyword to search for deals on MyFave (e.g., 'rm3', 'spa', 'food').	"rm3"
Location	string	Yes	City slug used by the MyFave API (e.g., 'kuala-lumpur', 'penang').	"kuala-lumpur"
maxItems	integer	No	Maximum number of deals to scrape. Set to 0 for unlimited.	100

Example Usage

Input Example

{
  "searchQuery": "rm3",
  "Location": "kuala-lumpur",
  "maxItems": 10
}

Output Example

[
  {
    "id": 118174,
    "slug": "shell-rm30-shell-voucher-118174",
    "name": "RM30 Shell Voucher",
    "category": "Services",
    "featured_image": "https://fave-production-main.myfave.gdn/attachments/d5f06655149f67721c9cc5485e2cf359705bd6c5/store/fill/800/500/5c98cbbe5c2f9dfaa7d5edb12d2aa985a00ef88ff30b7c3b5764fbad92d9/activity_image.jpg",
    "gallery_images": [
      "https://fave-production-main.myfave.gdn/attachments/ee1ef4befd07d12fdc23045c2c3aa84933dfe7ea/store/fill/800/500/9341c52dd39f7ac8b27f140f16d24c3a5e4bac1cc3fab29d2a655a6d9a4c/Frame+15302+%281%29.jpg"
    ],
    "original_price": 30,
    "discounted_price": 29.4,
    "currency": "RM",
    "discount_percentage": 2,
    "purchase_count": 33299,
    "remaining_capacity": 66701,
    "total_capacity": 100000,
    "sold_out": false,
    "flash_deal": false,
    "boosted": false,
    "rating": null,
    "total_outlets": 1154,
    "outlet": {
      "id": 29120,
      "name": "SHELL Rinko (Jalan Maarof) (KLNS)",
      "distance_km": 1.6,
      "company_id": 15394,
      "company_name": "Shell",
      "company_logo": "https://fave-production-main.myfave.gdn/attachments/7ae6cbda686aa12e5b29c0455fc003d05217dd73/store/fit/800/1000/7639fed14e8bcc634aedb1a4eb18c4f74d5845a59c521aa482f09828606a/logo.jpg",
      "company_rating": 4.4
    },
    "share_url": "https://myfave.onelink.me/4252510588?pid=In-App-Share&c=In-App-Share-Offer&is_targeting=true&city&af_dp=fave%3A%2F%2Faccess.kfit.com%2Foffer%3Flisting_id%3D118174&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fmyfave.com%2Fo%3Flisting_id%3D118174%26country_code%3Dmy%26city%3Dkuala-lumpur%26utm_source%3DIn-App-Share%26utm_medium%3DIn-App-Share-Offer",
    "url": "https://myfave.com/o?listing_id=118174"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze trending deals and pricing trends in specific categories.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings and discount strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and availability for budgeting or purchasing decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of deals for blogs, apps, or newsletters.
• Academic Research: Study consumer behavior and discount patterns in Malaysia.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or automated purchasing workflows.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Myfave Category 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 Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a deal. Key fields include: id (unique identifier), name (deal title), category, original_price and discounted_price (in RM), discount_percentage, purchase_count, sold_out status, outlet details (with name, distance, and company info), and URLs for sharing or direct access. Images are provided as URLs for featured and gallery photos. This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration.

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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Concise Description
Unlock Malaysia's best deals with the Myfave Category Scraper! Effortlessly extract discounted offers from MyFave by keyword and city, delivering structured data on prices, outlets, and availability. Perfect for market research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis. Features fast, reliable scraping with flexible limits and JSON output. Start scraping today to gain insights and automate your workflows! (148 characters)