# Thingiverse 3D Model Scraper (`lulzasaur/thingiverse-scraper`) Actor Scrape 3D printable models from Thingiverse. Extract names, creators, likes, downloads, comments, tags, files, license info and more. Search by keyword or provide direct thing URLs. - **URL**: https://apify.com/lulzasaur/thingiverse-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [lulz bot](https://apify.com/lulzasaur) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $10.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. 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.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.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/platform/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 ## Thingiverse 3D Model Scraper Scrape 3D printable models from [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com), the world's largest 3D printing model database. Extract model names, creators, likes, comments, descriptions, tags, files, license information, and more. ### Features - **Search by keyword** -- Find models matching your search terms (e.g., "raspberry pi case", "phone stand") - **Direct URLs** -- Scrape specific models by providing Thingiverse thing URLs or IDs - **Rich JSON-LD extraction** -- Parses structured data embedded in each model page - **API enrichment** -- Attempts to enhance data with download counts, tags, and file lists via the Thingiverse API - **Proxy support** -- Built-in proxy configuration for reliable scraping ### Input | Field | Type | Description | Default | |-------|------|-------------|---------| | `searchQueries` | string[] | Search terms to find 3D models | `["raspberry pi case"]` | | `thingUrls` | string[] | Direct thing URLs or numeric IDs | `[]` | | `maxListings` | integer | Max models to scrape per search query | `50` | | `scrapeDetails` | boolean | Visit each model page for full details | `true` | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Proxy settings | Apify Proxy | #### Example Input ```json { "searchQueries": ["raspberry pi case", "phone stand"], "maxListings": 20, "scrapeDetails": true } ```` Or scrape specific models: ```json { "thingUrls": [ "https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2187167", "5968394" ] } ``` ### Output Each result contains: | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `thingName` | string | Name of the 3D model | | `thingId` | integer | Thingiverse thing ID | | `creator` | string | Creator username | | `creatorUrl` | string | Link to creator's profile | | `category` | string | Model category (e.g., "3D Printing, Parts") | | `likes` | integer | Number of likes/collects | | `downloads` | integer | Number of downloads (when available) | | `makes` | integer | Number of makes (when available) | | `remixes` | integer | Number of remixes (when available) | | `comments` | integer | Number of comments | | `description` | string | Full model description | | `tags` | string\[] | Tags (when available via API) | | `imageUrl` | string | Main thumbnail image URL | | `files` | object\[] | Downloadable files list (when available via API) | | `publishedDate` | string | Date the model was published | | `license` | string | License type (CC BY, CC BY-SA, etc.) | | `sourceUrl` | string | Direct link to the model on Thingiverse | | `scrapedAt` | string | ISO timestamp of when data was scraped | #### Example Output ```json { "thingName": "Parametric Hinge", "thingId": 2187167, "creator": "rohingosling", "creatorUrl": "https://www.thingiverse.com/rohingosling", "category": "3D Printing, Parts", "likes": 51753, "downloads": null, "makes": null, "remixes": null, "comments": 227, "description": "Parametric Butt Hinge. This is a parametric butt hinge designed in OpenSCAD...", "tags": [], "imageUrl": "https://resize.thingiverse.com/...", "files": [], "publishedDate": "2017-03-19 02:12:25", "license": "CC BY", "sourceUrl": "https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2187167", "scrapedAt": "2026-04-26T12:00:00.000Z" } ``` ### How It Works 1. **Token extraction** -- Dynamically extracts the Thingiverse API bearer token from page HTML 2. **Search** -- Tries API-based search first, falls back to HTML scraping and tag pages 3. **Detail scraping** -- Parses JSON-LD structured data from each model's detail page 4. **API enrichment** -- Optionally enriches data with download counts, tags, and files via the API ### Notes - Thingiverse's API requires a dynamic bearer token that changes periodically. The scraper extracts this automatically. - Some fields (downloads, makes, remixes, tags, files) are only available when the API is accessible. - The `scrapeDetails` option controls whether the scraper visits each model's individual page. Disabling it produces faster but less complete results. - Use Apify Proxy for reliable results and to avoid rate limiting. ### Cost This scraper uses pay-per-event pricing. You are charged $0.005 per result scraped. # Actor input Schema ## `searchQueries` (type: `array`): List of search terms to find 3D models on Thingiverse (e.g., 'raspberry pi case', 'phone stand') ## `thingUrls` (type: `array`): Direct Thingiverse thing URLs or IDs to scrape (e.g., 'https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2187167' or '2187167') ## `maxListings` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of models to scrape per search query ## `scrapeDetails` (type: `boolean`): Whether to visit each model page for full details (JSON-LD data). Disable for faster but less complete results. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings for avoiding blocks ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQueries": [ "raspberry pi case" ], "maxListings": 50, "scrapeDetails": true, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQueries": [ "raspberry pi case" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("lulzasaur/thingiverse-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${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 = { "searchQueries": ["raspberry pi case"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("lulzasaur/thingiverse-scraper").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 '{ "searchQueries": [ "raspberry pi case" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }' | apify call lulzasaur/thingiverse-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=lulzasaur/thingiverse-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Thingiverse 3D Model Scraper", "description": "Scrape 3D printable models from Thingiverse. Extract names, creators, likes, downloads, comments, tags, files, license info and more. Search by keyword or provide direct thing URLs.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "f2MkXUtw7IZ3F7Wyw" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/lulzasaur~thingiverse-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-lulzasaur-thingiverse-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~thingiverse-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-lulzasaur-thingiverse-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/lulzasaur~thingiverse-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-lulzasaur-thingiverse-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "searchQueries": { "title": "Search Queries", "type": "array", "description": "List of search terms to find 3D models on Thingiverse (e.g., 'raspberry pi case', 'phone stand')", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "thingUrls": { "title": "Thing URLs or IDs", "type": "array", "description": "Direct Thingiverse thing URLs or IDs to scrape (e.g., 'https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2187167' or '2187167')", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxListings": { "title": "Max Listings", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of models to scrape per search query", "default": 50 }, "scrapeDetails": { "title": "Scrape Full Details", "type": "boolean", "description": "Whether to visit each model page for full details (JSON-LD data). Disable for faster but less complete results.", "default": true }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings for avoiding blocks" } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```