# Byggmax Scraper (`mrdoe/byggmax-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Byggmax.se (Sweden) category listings: article number, name, price in SEK, discount, stock status and images for every product. No login, no key.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/mrdoe/byggmax-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [MrDoe](https://apify.com/mrdoe) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.00 / 1,000 product returneds

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/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
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.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

![Byggmax Scraper - Byggmax hardware scraper showing price, stock status and discount](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/byggmax-scraper--hero.png)

### What does Byggmax Scraper do?

Byggmax Scraper reads any Byggmax.se category page and returns, for each product, the article number (SKU), name, current price in SEK, regular price, a discount flag, whether it's in web stock, and an image URL. Give it one or more category URLs and it paginates automatically up to the limit you set.

### Why use Byggmax Scraper?

- Covers Byggmax, a major Swedish hardware and DIY chain not covered by most product-data tools.
- Returns both current and regular price, with a ready-made discount flag.
- Stock status included per product - useful for availability tracking.
- Works on any category URL across Byggmax's full catalog.
- No account or API key.

### What makes this different

Most hardware/DIY scrapers focus on US/UK chains. This Actor reads Byggmax's own category listing API directly, returning clean structured pricing and stock data for the Swedish market specifically.

### Who can use the Byggmax Scraper and how?

- **Price trackers:** Monitor Byggmax prices and discounts across categories over time.
- **Contractors and buyers:** Compare building material prices across categories before a purchase.
- **Market researchers:** Study pricing patterns in the Swedish hardware/DIY market.
- **Deal and comparison sites:** Source current Byggmax pricing for a Swedish audience.

### How it works

![Byggmax Scraper workflow: your input, collection, output](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/byggmax-scraper--how-it-works.png)

1. **Your input** — add one or more Byggmax.se category URLs, plus a max results count
2. **The Actor collects it** — the Actor resolves each category's internal ID and calls Byggmax's own listing API, paginating automatically
3. **Your output** — you get one row per product, with price, discount and stock status

### What data can you extract?

The dataset has 11 fields per row:

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `id` | string | Byggmax's internal product ID. |
| `sku` | string | Article number (SKU). |
| `name` | string | Product name. |
| `url` | string | Product page URL. |
| `priceSek` | number | Current price in SEK. |
| `regularPriceSek` | number | Regular (non-discounted) price in SEK. |
| `onSale` | boolean | True when the current price is below the regular price. |
| `brand` | string | Brand name, when available. |
| `inStock` | boolean | Whether the product is currently available via the web store. |
| `imageUrl` | string | Product image URL. |
| `subtitle` | string | Short subtitle/variant description, when available. |

### How to use Byggmax Scraper

![Byggmax Scraper input form](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/byggmax-scraper--input.png)

1. Open the Actor and go to the **Input** tab.
2. Add one or more category URLs under Start URLs (e.g. a lumber or tools category page).
3. Optionally set filters and a **Max results** limit.
4. Click **Start**. A default run finishes in under a minute.
5. Open the **Output** tab, then download the dataset or connect it to your tools.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `startUrls` | array | No | `[{"url":"https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt"}]` | One or more Byggmax.se category URLs, e.g. https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt. |
| `maxItems` | integer | No | `30` | Maximum number of products to return, per category URL. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | `{"useApifyProxy":false}` | Byggmax's category and listing pages work without a proxy for moderate volumes. Enable Apify Proxy for larger runs. |

### Output Data

![Byggmax Scraper dataset table](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/byggmax-scraper--output.png)

Each row is one product: SKU, name, current and regular price in SEK, a discount flag, stock status and image URL.

![Byggmax Scraper field map of one record](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/byggmax-scraper--fields.png)

A real dataset item:

```json
{
  "id": "297849",
  "sku": "P-08125038",
  "name": "Läkt 23x36",
  "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/lakt-23x36-p08125038",
  "priceSek": 6.95,
  "regularPriceSek": 6.95,
  "onSale": false,
  "brand": null,
  "inStock": false,
  "imageUrl": "https://cdn.byggmax.se/media/catalog/product/cache/2d6067719371fc34794dafe5b46073dc/0/8/08125038_1.jpg",
  "subtitle": null
}
```

### Usage Examples

#### Scrape a category

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 30
}
```

#### Scrape multiple categories

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/planhyvlat-virke"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 20
}
```

### Tips for Best Results

- Use a specific subcategory URL rather than a broad department for faster, more targeted runs.
- Re-run on a schedule and compare priceSek over time to catch price changes.
- Default is 5 results for a fast test. Set the max to 0 to return everything available.

### Known Limitations

- Only category listing pages are supported, not free-text search.
- Full technical specs and store-pickup availability are on the product page itself and are not included in this listing-level data.

### Integrations

Run it from the Apify API, on a schedule, or from a webhook. Send results straight to Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, Slack or your own database with Apify's built-in integrations.

### Export Formats

Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML table or RSS from the **Output** tab or the API.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Does it need a Byggmax account?

No. The Actor reads Byggmax's public category listing API and needs no account or key.

#### Does inStock mean available in every store?

It reflects web-store availability as reported by Byggmax; in-store stock can vary by location.

#### Can I target a specific subcategory?

Yes - use any specific Byggmax.se category URL, e.g. a particular lumber or paint subcategory.

#### Do I need an account or login?

No. The Actor reads public data and needs no account or key.

#### Am I charged for failed runs or empty results?

You are only charged for results that are actually written to the dataset.

#### Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. Create a Task with your input and add a schedule in Apify Console. With monitor mode on, each scheduled run returns only what changed since the previous one.

### Enterprise and custom work

Need higher volumes, a custom output schema, dedicated scheduling or a no-breaking-changes commitment for a production pipeline? Open an issue on the Actor page and describe your use case. Bulk terms and custom builds are available.

### Support

Questions or a missing field? Open an issue from the **Issues** tab on this Actor's page and it will be looked at.

### Legal / Responsible Use

You are responsible for using the data in line with the source's terms and applicable law. The Actor collects publicly available data only and is not affiliated with the source.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

One or more Byggmax.se category URLs, e.g. https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of products to return, per category URL.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Byggmax's category and listing pages work without a proxy for moderate volumes. Enable Apify Proxy for larger runs.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 30,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt"
        }
    ],
    "maxItems": 30,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": false
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("mrdoe/byggmax-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt" }],
    "maxItems": 30,
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("mrdoe/byggmax-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.byggmax.se/hus-och-bygg/virke/lakt"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 30,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}' |
apify call mrdoe/byggmax-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,mrdoe/byggmax-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/H0dBVsCN0KBo0Y5py/builds/Y1ujzMRsEv3pBHq9U/openapi.json