# Dealer / Distributor Locator Extractor (`kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator`) Actor Extract dealer and distributor locations from brand store-locator pages: name, address, phone, website, coordinates. Ideal for channel mapping and CEE/EU sales coverage. Optional country filter. - **URL**: https://apify.com/kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator.md - **Developed by:** [Viktor Kondas](https://apify.com/kondasviktor) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Automation, Lead generation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $3.00 / 1,000 dealer location saveds This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. 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/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.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/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 ## Dealer / Distributor Locator Extractor **Turn brand store-locator pages into structured dealer lists — name, address, phone, website, coordinates.** Standalone Apify actor for channel mapping, CEE/EU sales coverage, and distributor shortlists. Pairs well with the [Google Maps CEE Supplier Shortlist Builder](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/google-maps-cee-scraper) when you already know the brand locator URL. **Optional enrichment:** pipe dealer `website` URLs into the sibling [Website Intelligence + Contact Extractor](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/website-intelligence-contact-extractor) for emails, tech stack, and EU compliance flags. ### What it does - Fetches one or more **store / dealer locator** pages (HTTP first, Playwright + residential proxy fallback). - Discovers concrete store/dealer detail links on the locator. - Optionally enriches each detail page for address, phone, and geo signals. - Parses **JSON-LD** (`Store` / `LocalBusiness`), embedded **`physicalStore`** blobs (IKEA-style), and common dealer JSON shapes. - Optional **country filter** (ISO alpha-2) when country metadata exists. - Returns structured JSON/CSV/Excel ready for CRM / n8n / Make / Zapier. - Built for **n8n**, **Make**, **Zapier**, and vibe-coder agent workflows. ### Who it's for 1. **Sales / channel teams** mapping brand dealer networks by country. 2. **Market researchers** comparing retail footprint across markets. 3. **Agencies** building distributor shortlists for clients. 4. **Vibe coders** wiring locator → CRM / n8n / Make / Zapier / Apify. 5. **Procurement-adjacent teams** checking coverage density before outreach. ### What this actor is — and is not This actor helps you **extract public locator page signals**. It does **not** verify franchise agreements, stock levels, authorized-partner status, or exclusive territory rights. Use the output for: - channel / coverage maps - distributor shortlist preparation - outreach prioritization Do **not** treat it as an official partner directory or the sole basis for channel contracts. ### What data you get | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `name` | Dealer / store display name | | `address`, `city`, `postalCode`, `countryCode` | Place fields when present | | `phone`, `website` | Contact / store page URL | | `latitude`, `longitude` | Coordinates when embedded in the page | | `tier` | Type hint (`store`, JSON-LD `@type`, etc.) | | `sourceLocatorUrl` | Locator URL that produced this row | | `scrapedAt` | ISO timestamp | | `error` | Set when the locator itself failed | ### How to use it 1. **Configure input** — locator URL(s), optional country code, max dealers, proxy. 2. **Run** on Apify cloud (recommended) or locally with `apify run`. 3. **Download** dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the run page. ### Input presets #### IKEA Hungary stores (Store / QA example) ```json { "locatorUrls": ["https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/"], "countryCode": "HU", "maxDealers": 5, "enrichDetails": true, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] } } ```` Store input **prefill** uses this small cap so Apify automated QA finishes within 5 minutes. For real channel maps, raise `maxDealers` (e.g. 50–200). Published Store example: [IKEA Hungary store locator — dealer addresses](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator/examples/ikea-hungary-store-locator-dealer-addresses). #### Production run (raise the cap) ```json { "locatorUrls": ["https://www.example-brand.com/dealers/"], "countryCode": "DE", "maxDealers": 100, "enrichDetails": true, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] } } ``` #### Multi-country brand (separate runs) ```json { "locatorUrls": ["https://www.example-brand.com/hu/stores/"], "countryCode": "HU", "maxDealers": 50, "enrichDetails": true, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] } } ``` Prefer one country locator URL per run when the brand splits markets by path (`/hu/`, `/de/`). Use `countryCode` to filter when metadata is present. ### Output example ```json { "name": "Örs vezér téri IKEA", "address": "Örs vezér tere 22, 1148, Budapest", "city": "Budapest", "postalCode": "1148", "countryCode": "HU", "phone": null, "website": "https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/budapest/", "latitude": null, "longitude": null, "tier": "store", "sourceLocatorUrl": "https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/", "scrapedAt": "2026-07-20T08:30:38.665Z", "error": null } ``` ### Proxy and blocked brands | Feature | Support | |---------|---------| | **Apify Proxy RESIDENTIAL** | Recommended default — many brands block datacenter IPs | | **Browser fallback** | Used when HTTP returns 4xx/5xx or a thin body | | **Usable 5xx shells** | Some CDNs (e.g. IKEA) return HTTP 500 with usable HTML; the actor still continues | If a run saves zero rows, confirm Proxy is **Apify Proxy + RESIDENTIAL**, keep `maxDealers` modest for demos, and check the Dataset `error` field. The Console message “URL isn’t accessible” after a finished run usually refers to the temporary container URL — check the **Dataset** instead. **Tips to avoid Store QA timeouts** - Keep Store prefill / public-task demos at **`maxDealers: 5`**. - Prefer a single trendy locator over many brands in QA. - Raise `maxDealers` only for paid production runs. ### Secrets and local development - **Never commit** `apify/dealer-distributor-locator/.env` — it is listed in `.gitignore`. - **`apify push` excludes** `.env` via `.gitignore` and `.actorignore`. - **Docker builds exclude** `.env` via `.dockerignore`. - On Apify cloud, customers configure **Proxy** via input — not from your local `.env`. - For local runs only, copy `.env.example` → `.env` and add `APIFY_TOKEN` if you call the platform. - Only `.env.example` (placeholders, no real keys) is in git. ### FAQ **How is this different from a Google Maps scraper?**\ This actor reads **brand store / dealer locator pages** you already know. Maps discovers unknown places by search term; this actor expands a known brand’s published network. **Does it work outside CEE?**\ Yes. Marketing ICP is CEE/Europe; any public locator URL worldwide can work if the page exposes parseable store data. **Why do I see HTTP 500 in the logs for IKEA?**\ Some brands return 500 on plain HTTP while still serving HTML. The actor tries the browser, then falls back to a usable HTTP body when needed. A successful run with saved dealers is fine. **Do I need an LLM key?**\ No. Extraction is deterministic (HTTP + optional browser). There is no Apify AI event fee on this actor. **How many dealers can I get per run?**\ Up to **500** (`maxDealers`). Prefill/demo stays at **5** so Store QA finishes under 5 minutes. ### Local development ```bash cd apify/dealer-distributor-locator npm install npm test npm run build npm run dry-run ## or: npx tsx src/smoke.ts "https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/" 5 HU apify run --input-file=INPUT.smoke.json ``` Dry run defaults to IKEA HU with 5 dealers. Install Playwright Chromium once for local browser fallback: `npx playwright install chromium`. ### Pricing Pay-per-event: **$3.00 per 1,000 dealer records** (`dealer` event @ `$0.003`), minimum charge **$0.10** per run. Enable **Pay per event + usage** in Apify Console so platform compute/proxy costs are passed through to users. That keeps developer margins healthy while remaining competitive for structured location rows rather than raw HTML dumps. ### Related actors (suite) | Actor | Role | |-------|------| | [Google Maps CEE Supplier Shortlist](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/google-maps-cee-scraper) | Discover local suppliers | | [Website Intelligence + Contact](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/website-intelligence-contact-extractor) | Enrich websites (contacts, tech, compliance) | | **Dealer / Distributor Locator** (this Actor) | Expand brand locator pages | | [PDF Procurement Document Extractor](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/pdf-procurement-document-extractor) | Find certs / reports / datasheets | | [Website Change Monitor](https://apify.com/kondasviktor/website-change-monitor) | Watch pages for changes | Each Actor runs standalone; use them as an optional suite when chaining discovery → enrichment → monitoring. ### Feedback Open an issue on the actor’s Apify page or contact [Vibe Coder's Life](https://vibecoderslife.com/#contact). # Actor input Schema ## `locatorUrls` (type: `array`): Brand dealer/store locator page URLs (homepage of the finder, not a single store). Prefill is QA-safe (IKEA HU, max 5). ## `countryCode` (type: `string`): ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code (e.g. HU, DE). Keeps dealers matching this country when the signal exists. ## `maxDealers` (type: `integer`): Hard cap per run. Prefill stays at 5 so Apify Store QA finishes under 5 minutes. Raise for production (e.g. 50–200). ## `enrichDetails` (type: `boolean`): Follow discovered store links to pull address/phone from detail pages (recommended). ## `requestTimeoutSecs` (type: `integer`): HTTP timeout per page fetch. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Use Apify Proxy RESIDENTIAL when locator pages block datacenter IPs. ## Actor input object example ```json { "locatorUrls": [ "https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/" ], "countryCode": "HU", "maxDealers": 5, "enrichDetails": true, "requestTimeoutSecs": 25, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): No description ## `dataset` (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 = { "locatorUrls": [ "https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/" ], "countryCode": "HU", "maxDealers": 5, "enrichDetails": true }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 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); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → 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 = { "locatorUrls": ["https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/"], "countryCode": "HU", "maxDealers": 5, "enrichDetails": True, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "locatorUrls": [ "https://www.ikea.com/hu/hu/stores/" ], "countryCode": "HU", "maxDealers": 5, "enrichDetails": true }' | apify call kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=kondasviktor/dealer-distributor-locator", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Dealer / Distributor Locator Extractor", "description": "Extract dealer and distributor locations from brand store-locator pages: name, address, phone, website, coordinates. Ideal for channel mapping and CEE/EU sales coverage. 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Prefill is QA-safe (IKEA HU, max 5).", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "countryCode": { "title": "Country filter (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code (e.g. HU, DE). Keeps dealers matching this country when the signal exists." }, "maxDealers": { "title": "Max dealers to save", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Hard cap per run. Prefill stays at 5 so Apify Store QA finishes under 5 minutes. Raise for production (e.g. 50–200).", "default": 50 }, "enrichDetails": { "title": "Enrich store detail pages", "type": "boolean", "description": "Follow discovered store links to pull address/phone from detail pages (recommended).", "default": true }, "requestTimeoutSecs": { "title": "Request timeout (seconds)", "minimum": 5, "maximum": 60, "type": "integer", "description": "HTTP timeout per page fetch.", "default": 25 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Use Apify Proxy RESIDENTIAL when locator pages block datacenter IPs.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```