# Meetup Group Scraper (`nifty.codes/meetup-groups-scraper`) Actor Extract group names, locations, member counts, and descriptions from Meetup search and explore pages. Powered by Meetup Scraper. - **URL**: https://apify.com/nifty.codes/meetup-groups-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Nifty](https://apify.com/nifty.codes) (community) - **Categories:** Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.00 / 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 ## Introduction This actor extracts Groups in a List from Meetup. It captures group names, locations, descriptions, and member statistics from search results and explore pages. Use this tool to identify communities and organizations within specific geographic areas or interest categories. ## Data Fields | Field Name | Description | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | Group Name | The title of the Meetup group | Tech Networking NYC | | Group URL | Direct link to the group page | https://www.meetup.com/tech-networking-nyc/ | | Description | Short summary of the group purpose | A group for developers to meet and share ideas. | | City | City where the group is based | New York | | State | State or province code | NY | | Country | Country code | US | | Is Private | Boolean indicating if the group is private | false | | Is New Group | Boolean indicating if the group was recently created | true | | Member Count | Total number of members in the group | 1250 | | Group Photo URL | Link to the group profile image | https://images.meetup.com/photo.jpg | ## Input - `urls`: Array of URL strings. Use Meetup search or explore page URLs. - `maxItems`: Max items per URL. Default is 100. ## Example Input ```json { "urls": ["https://www.meetup.com/find/?keywords=technology"], "maxItems": 50 } ```` ## Example Output ```json [ { "groupName": "Python Developers London", "groupUrl": "https://www.meetup.com/python-devs-london/", "description": "Monthly meetups for Python enthusiasts.", "city": "London", "state": "Greater London", "country": "GB", "isPrivate": false, "isNewGroup": false, "memberCount": 3400, "groupPhotoUrl": "https://images.meetup.com/python.jpg" }, { "groupName": "Austin Hiking Club", "groupUrl": "https://www.meetup.com/austin-hiking/", "description": "Exploring trails around Central Texas.", "city": "Austin", "state": "TX", "country": "US", "isPrivate": false, "isNewGroup": true, "memberCount": 450, "groupPhotoUrl": "https://images.meetup.com/hiking.jpg" } ] ``` #### Want more from Meetup? This actor only covers **Groups in a List**. The full **Meetup Scraper** browser extension also includes **Events in a List, Event Details, Event Attendees, Reviews in a List, Group Details, Group Members, User Profile** with unlimited personal use, real-time scraping with your logged-in sessions, CSV/Excel/JSON export, field customization, and scheduled monitoring. **[Get the Meetup Scraper extension](https://nifty.codes/e/meetup-scraper)** ## Disclaimer This tool extracts publicly available data. Users are responsible for compliance with applicable terms of service. # Actor input Schema ## `urls` (type: `array`): URLs to scrape. Must match: meetup.com ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of items to extract per URL ## `enablePagination` (type: `boolean`): Load more results beyond the first page. ## `maxPages` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of pagination actions (pages, scrolls, or loads) ## Actor input object example ```json { "urls": [ "https://www.meetup.com/find/?source=GROUPS&distance=anyDistance&location=us--ny--New+York" ], "maxItems": 100, "enablePagination": true, "maxPages": 1 } ``` # 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 = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("nifty.codes/meetup-groups-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 = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("nifty.codes/meetup-groups-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 '{}' | apify call nifty.codes/meetup-groups-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=nifty.codes/meetup-groups-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Meetup Group Scraper", "description": "Extract group names, locations, member counts, and descriptions from Meetup search and explore pages. Powered by Meetup Scraper.", "version": "3.2", "x-build-id": "FlJsckP2XXDgazELw" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/nifty.codes~meetup-groups-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-nifty.codes-meetup-groups-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/nifty.codes~meetup-groups-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-nifty.codes-meetup-groups-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/nifty.codes~meetup-groups-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-nifty.codes-meetup-groups-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": [ "urls" ], "properties": { "urls": { "title": "URLs", "type": "array", "description": "URLs to scrape. Must match: meetup.com", "items": { "type": "string" }, "default": [ "https://www.meetup.com/find/?source=GROUPS&distance=anyDistance&location=us--ny--New+York" ] }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max items", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of items to extract per URL", "default": 100 }, "enablePagination": { "title": "Paginate", "type": "boolean", "description": "Load more results beyond the first page.", "default": true }, "maxPages": { "title": "Max pagination steps", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of pagination actions (pages, scrolls, or loads)", "default": 1 } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```