PyPI Package Scraper
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PyPI Package Scraper
Extract Python package metadata, download stats, and version history from PyPI. Monitor Python ecosystem trends and package adoption.
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Stephan Corbeil
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Extract Python package metadata, download stats, and version history from PyPI. Monitor Python ecosystem trends and package adoption.
Why Use This Actor?
This actor provides reliable, structured data extraction that you can integrate into your workflows via API, scheduled runs, or webhooks. All data is returned as clean JSON, ready for analysis, databases, or downstream processing.
Keywords: PyPI, Python, packages, dependencies, Python ecosystem
Features
- Searchquery — Package name or keyword to search for
- Packagename — Exact package name (bypasses search)
- Maxresults — Maximum number of packages to extract
- Includeversions — Include full version history for each package
How to Use
- Configure inputs — Set your search parameters in the Apify Console or via API
- Run the actor — Click "Start" or trigger via API/scheduler
- Get results — Download structured JSON data from the dataset
API Integration
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/nexgendata~pypi-scraper/runs" \-X POST \-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \-H "Content-Type: application/json" \-d '{}'
Scheduled Runs
Set up automated runs on any schedule — hourly, daily, or weekly — using Apify's built-in scheduler. Perfect for monitoring and data pipelines.
Output Format
Results are stored in Apify datasets as structured JSON objects. Each run creates a new dataset that you can:
- Download as JSON, CSV, or Excel
- Access via REST API
- Push to webhooks or integrations
- Connect to Google Sheets, Slack, or Zapier
Technical Details
- Uses BeautifulSoup for efficient HTML parsing
- Uses httpx for fast async HTTP requests
- Leverages official APIs where available
Integrations
This actor works seamlessly with the Apify platform ecosystem:
- API access — Full REST API for programmatic control
- Webhooks — Get notified when runs complete
- Scheduler — Automate recurring data collection
- Integrations — Connect to Zapier, Make, Google Sheets, Slack, and more
Support
For questions, bug reports, or feature requests, open an issue on the actor's page or contact the developer through Apify.
About nexgendata
nexgendata builds reliable, production-ready data extraction tools on Apify. We focus on clean APIs, structured output, and developer-friendly documentation.