Github Marketplace Actions Scraper

Collect GitHub Marketplace Actions and apps from public search pages. Set a query, pick actions or apps, choose a limit, and export clean datasets in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

What it does

This actor reads public GitHub Marketplace search results and returns listing details including slug, name, and URL rows. Search mode fetches one Marketplace page for your query and stops at your item cap. Keep request volume low and respect GitHub's published terms.

Modes

• Search Marketplace actions parses Marketplace search HTML for Actions or app listings.

Input example

{
  "mode": "search",
  "query": "python",
  "type": "actions",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "requestDelaySecs": 2
}

Output example

{
  "slug": "setup-python",
  "name": "Setup Python",
  "url": "https://github.com/marketplace/actions/setup-python"
}

The overview table shows slug, name, and url fields for each collected item.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Developers and analysts who want to gather GitHub Marketplace Action or app listings into an organized dataset for tooling, research, or workflow automation.

What can I export?

JSON, CSV, Excel, and other standard dataset export formats supported by the Apify platform.

Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. You can use platform schedules to automatically refresh your dataset on a custom recurring interval.

What happens when a page fails?

The run continues and stores an error record instead of stopping the entire scraping job.

Does pagination go beyond the first HTML page?

Not in this version. The search response returns a fixed listing set in a single page view, and the actor caps results based on your maxItems setting.

Trademark Notice

GitHub and related names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their use in this documentation is solely to identify the data source and does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership.

Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not officially associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub. All information is gathered exclusively from publicly accessible pages. Users are responsible for adhering to source platform policies and rate limits.

Is web scraping legal?

This actor extracts publicly accessible data without bypassing login screens, paywalls, or technical security layers. While collecting public web data is widely permitted, compliance depends on how data is gathered and used:

• Personal data: When collecting identifiers or creator details, ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations such as GDPR or CCPA.
• Copyrighted content: Public text, descriptions, and visual assets are protected by intellectual property rights. Avoid directly duplicating or re-distributing full creative works.
• Platform terms & rate limits: Practice responsible data extraction by avoiding aggressive traffic spikes, adhering to rate limits, and respecting published platform policies.
• Disclaimer: This summary serves informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal counsel. Seek professional legal advice for specific compliance queries.

For a detailed guide, see Apify's legal overview: Is web scraping legal?