# Copart Auction Scraper (`moving_beacon-owner1/copart-auction-scraper`) Actor Scrape Copart auction listings and lot details from its official JSON APIs—no browser required. Search by keyword, lot number, or URL to retrieve vehicle, auction, bidding, damage, and pricing data. - **URL**: https://apify.com/moving\_beacon-owner1/copart-auction-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Jamshaid Arif](https://apify.com/moving_beacon-owner1) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $9.99 / 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 web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows. 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 ## Copart Auction Scraper Apify actor that scrapes Copart salvage-auction lots via the JSON endpoints copart.com's own frontend calls — no browser. ### Queries are auto-routed | Input | Treated as | Endpoint | |---|---|---| | `tesla model 3` | Keyword search | `POST /public/lots/search-results` | | `74620725` | Lot detail | `GET /public/data/lotdetails/solr/74620725` | | `https://www.copart.com/lot/74620725` | Lot detail | same | Mix them freely in one run. Set `fetchDetailsForSearchResults: true` to automatically pull the full detail record for every search hit. ### Example input ```json { "queries": ["tesla model 3", "https://www.copart.com/lot/74620725"], "maxResultsPerSearch": 25, "fetchDetailsForSearchResults": false, "requestDelaySecs": 1, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] } } ```` ### Output **Search result item:** lot number, year/make/model, damage, odometer, current bid / buy-it-now + currency, sale date (both epoch-ms and ISO), location, title state, VIN (partially masked by Copart), lot URL. **Lot detail item:** everything above plus model group, secondary damage, engine, cylinders, drive, fuel type, color, body style, title description, estimated retail value, live bid status (`dynamic`), and a `raw_extra` object with any un-mapped fields Copart sent (so schema changes don't lose data). A run summary (counts + per-query errors) is stored under key `SUMMARY`. # Actor input Schema ## `queries` (type: `array`): Mixed list, auto-routed: pure digits (`58415273`) or lot URLs (`https://www.copart.com/lot/74620725`) fetch full lot details; anything else (`tesla model 3`) runs a keyword search. ## `maxResultsPerSearch` (type: `integer`): How many lots to return per keyword search (1-100). ## `fetchDetailsForSearchResults` (type: `boolean`): After each search, fetch the full lot-detail record (VIN, engine, title, est. retail value…) for every result. Doubles the request count. ## `requestDelaySecs` (type: `integer`): Polite throttle. Copart's Incapsula is aggressive — keep at 1+ (2-3 for large runs). ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Copart uses Incapsula bot protection. TLS impersonation usually clears it for light use; for heavier runs enable Apify RESIDENTIAL proxy. ## Actor input object example ```json { "queries": [ "tesla model 3" ], "maxResultsPerSearch": 10, "fetchDetailsForSearchResults": false, "requestDelaySecs": 1, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # 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 = { "queries": [ "tesla model 3" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("moving_beacon-owner1/copart-auction-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 = { "queries": ["tesla model 3"] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("moving_beacon-owner1/copart-auction-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 '{ "queries": [ "tesla model 3" ] }' | apify call moving_beacon-owner1/copart-auction-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=moving_beacon-owner1/copart-auction-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Copart Auction Scraper", "description": "Scrape Copart auction listings and lot details from its official JSON APIs—no browser required. Search by keyword, lot number, or URL to retrieve vehicle, auction, bidding, damage, and pricing data.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "sSldkQ2gIpsdjewHu" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~copart-auction-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-moving_beacon-owner1-copart-auction-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~copart-auction-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-moving_beacon-owner1-copart-auction-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/moving_beacon-owner1~copart-auction-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-moving_beacon-owner1-copart-auction-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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", "required": [ "queries" ], "properties": { "queries": { "title": "Queries (keywords, lot numbers, or lot URLs)", "type": "array", "description": "Mixed list, auto-routed: pure digits (`58415273`) or lot URLs (`https://www.copart.com/lot/74620725`) fetch full lot details; anything else (`tesla model 3`) runs a keyword search.", "default": [ "tesla" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResultsPerSearch": { "title": "Max results per search", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 100, "type": "integer", "description": "How many lots to return per keyword search (1-100).", "default": 10 }, "fetchDetailsForSearchResults": { "title": "Also fetch full details for each search result", "type": "boolean", "description": "After each search, fetch the full lot-detail record (VIN, engine, title, est. retail value…) for every result. Doubles the request count.", "default": false }, "requestDelaySecs": { "title": "Delay between requests (seconds)", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 30, "type": "integer", "description": "Polite throttle. Copart's Incapsula is aggressive — keep at 1+ (2-3 for large runs).", "default": 1 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Copart uses Incapsula bot protection. TLS impersonation usually clears it for light use; for heavier runs enable Apify RESIDENTIAL proxy.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false } } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```