# Kuaishou Scraper (快手): Videos, Comments, Search & Hot List (`openclawai/kuaishou-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Kuaishou (快手): user videos, video details, comments, keyword video search and the hot list. Share links work. No login or cookies. Pay only per result.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/openclawai/kuaishou-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Pika Choo](https://apify.com/openclawai) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Videos, AI
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.50 / 1,000 kuaishou videos

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?

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

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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.

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

## ⚡ Kuaishou Scraper (快手): Videos, Comments, Search & Hot List

Scrape Kuaishou (快手, Kwai in China) without login: user videos, video details, comments, keyword search and the hot list. **$2.50 per 1,000 videos.**

### 📋 Table of contents

- [What does it do?](#what-does-it-do)
- [Features](#features)
- [Pricing](#pricing)
- [Input](#input)
- [Output](#output)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Who uses this Kuaishou Scraper?](#who-uses-this-kuaishou-scraper)
- [Use cases](#use-cases)
- [FAQ](#faq)
- [API, Python, JavaScript and MCP](#api-python-javascript-and-mcp)

### What does it do?

Kuaishou Scraper collects public data from Kuaishou, China's second-largest short-video app. Paste share links, video links, profile links or Chinese keywords and it returns videos with stats, comments, search results and the hot list. No Kuaishou account, Chinese phone number, cookies or proxy.

### Features

#### 🎬 What you can scrape on Kuaishou

| Mode | What you give it | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| `user_posts` | profile link / user ID | User posts — all videos from a profile |
| `video_detail` | video or post link | Video details — one video per link |
| `video_comments` | video or post link | Video comments |
| `search_videos` | keywords | Search videos (keywords) |
| `hot_search` | nothing | Hot search terms |

#### ✨ Smart features

- `v.kuaishou.com` share links work
- Profile links are converted to the right user ID for you
- Search keeps only video results
- Duplicates are removed automatically
- 🔓 No login, no cookies, no proxy setup
- 💸 Pay only for results: hint and error rows are free

#### 🧭 More scrapers from us

- [Douyin Scraper (抖音)](https://apify.com/openclawai/douyin-scraper)
- [TikTok, Douyin & Bilibili Scraper (all platforms in one run)](https://apify.com/openclawai/tiktok-douyin-bilibili-scraper)
- [Bilibili Scraper](https://apify.com/openclawai/bilibili-scraper)

### Pricing

You pay per result. No compute or proxy charges on top, and hint and error rows are free.

| What you get | Price per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Kuaishou videos (any mode) | **$2.50** |
| 💬 Comments | **$0.50** |
| 📈 Hot-list entries | **$1.00** |

#### How much does it cost to scrape Kuaishou data?

| Job | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1,000 Kuaishou videos | $2.50 |
| 10,000 Kuaishou videos | $25 |
| 10,000 comments | $5.00 |

Set **Max cost per run** in the run options and the actor stops cleanly at that amount.

#### 🆓 Free plan

On the free Apify plan each run returns up to 10 results, so you can check the data before you buy. Comment replies need a paid plan. Any paid Apify plan removes the limit.

#### ⚡ Speed

List modes return a page of rows per request, so a few hundred videos take about a minute.

### Input

| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| `mode` | Links, @usernames or IDs: user_posts, video_detail, video_comments. Keywords: search_videos. No input: hot_search. |
| `urls` | One per line: video links or profile links. Share links (v.kuaishou.com) work too. |
| `queries` | Keywords for video search, one per line. Chinese keywords give the best results. |
| `maxItems` | Stop after this many rows per link or keyword (comments include their replies). |
| `downloadVideos` | Add the direct video file URL to each video row when the platform provides one. |

#### 🧪 Example inputs

**A creator's videos from a share link**

```json
{"mode": "user_posts", "urls": ["https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"], "maxItems": 100}
```

**Search videos**

```json
{"mode": "search_videos", "queries": ["美食", "钓鱼"], "maxItems": 200}
```

**Comments of a video**

```json
{"mode": "video_comments", "urls": ["https://www.kuaishou.com/short-video/3x7gxp2zhgjv832"], "maxItems": 500}
```

**Today's hot list**

```json
{"mode": "hot_search"}
```

### Output

Every row uses the same fields. Export as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML or HTML.

#### 📦 Example output

```json
{
  "platform": "kuaishou",
  "item_type": "video",
  "item_id": "5207287236411899405",
  "url": "https://www.kuaishou.com/short-video/3xviqjtmeg6z9ge",
  "title": "海外共享充电宝空白蓝海市场，澳大利亚🇦🇺共享充电宝 #澳大利亚 #澳大利亚共享充电宝 #澳洲创业 #澳洲留学",
  "description": "海外共享充电宝空白蓝海市场，澳大利亚🇦🇺共享充电宝 #澳大利亚 #澳大利亚共享充电宝 #澳洲创业 #澳洲留学",
  "author_id": "2357689552",
  "author_name": "HiCharge",
  "duration_sec": 69.8,
  "video_url_nowm": "http://cc1.xyydnode.com/upic/2025/05/06/17/BMjAyNTA1MDYxNzIxNTJfMjM1Nz…",
  "hashtags": [
    "澳大利亚",
    "澳大利亚共享充电宝",
    "澳洲创业",
    "澳洲留学"
  ],
  "created_at": "2025-05-06T09:22:21.246000+00:00",
  "play_count": 4222,
  "like_count": 11,
  "comment_count": 2,
  "share_count": 0,
  "mode": "user_posts",
  "source_input": "https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp",
  "scraped_at": "2026-10-08T19:59:34.007012+00:00",
  "raw": {
    "…": "full original record"
  }
}
```

#### 📤 Main fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `platform`, `item_type`, `mode`, `source_input` | Where the row came from and what it is (`video`, `user`, `comment`, `hint`, `error`…) |
| `item_id`, `url` | Native ID and a link back to the item |
| `title`, `description`, `hashtags`, `created_at` | Text and publish time (ISO 8601) |
| `author_id`, `author_name`, `author_username` | Creator or account |
| `play_count`, `like_count`, `comment_count`, `share_count`, `collect_count` | Engagement counts |
| `raw` | The full original record, every field the platform returned |
| `error_message` | Explanation on free `hint` / `error` rows |

### Troubleshooting

#### Search returns fewer rows than asked?

Kuaishou search mixes users, live streams and videos. Only video results are kept.

#### Getting no results?

Check that the link or username is public and typed correctly. Private accounts, deleted posts and hidden lists return a free `hint` row that says why. Keyword modes need the **Keywords** field, link modes need **Links**.

#### Getting fewer results than `maxItems`?

The platform ran out of items for that input (a small profile, a niche keyword), or the run reached its **Max cost per run** limit. The log says which one.

#### Some fields are empty?

Platforms don't return every field for every item. Everything the platform did return is kept in `raw`.

#### Video or image links stopped working?

Media URLs from these platforms expire after a few hours. Download files right after the run.

#### The run failed or shows an error row?

Retry once: the platforms sometimes refuse a request for a few minutes. If it keeps failing, open an issue with the run link and we'll fix it fast.

### Who uses this Kuaishou Scraper?

#### 🌏 Brands and agencies

Track creators and trends on China's second-largest short-video app.

#### 🛒 Live-commerce analysts

Follow sellers and their videos.

#### 📊 Market researchers

Read comments for sentiment, especially in lower-tier cities where Kuaishou is strong.

#### 🤖 AI and data teams

Collect Chinese captions and comments.

### Use cases

#### Creator tracking

Schedule `user_posts` on key creators and chart their views.

#### Trend monitoring

Pull the hot list daily.

#### Cross-platform research

Compare a niche on Kuaishou and [Douyin](https://apify.com/openclawai/douyin-scraper).

### FAQ

#### Can I scrape Kuaishou without an account?

Yes. No login, cookies or API keys.

#### Does Kuaishou have an official API?

Kuaishou's open platform is for apps working with their own logged-in users and needs a Chinese business entity.

#### Do share links work?

Yes. Paste `v.kuaishou.com` links as they are.

#### How much does it cost to scrape 10,000 Kuaishou videos?

About $25, at $2.50 per 1,000 videos.

#### Can I scrape Kuaishou comments?

Yes, with `video_comments`.

#### Do I need a Chinese proxy?

No.

#### Can I search in Chinese?

Yes, and it gives the best results.

#### Is there a free tier?

Yes. On the free Apify plan each run returns up to 10 results.

#### Can I export to CSV or Excel?

Yes, from the dataset or the API.

#### Can I use it from Python, JavaScript or an AI agent?

Yes, through the Apify API, the client libraries, or MCP.

### API, Python, JavaScript and MCP

**Python**

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("openclawai/kuaishou-scraper").call(run_input={"mode": "user_posts", "urls": ["https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"], "maxItems": 100})
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)
```

**JavaScript**

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" });
const run = await client.actor("openclawai/kuaishou-scraper").call({"mode": "user_posts", "urls": ["https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"], "maxItems": 100});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
```

**MCP** (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other MCP clients): `https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=openclawai/kuaishou-scraper`

Works with Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Sheets, Slack, webhooks and scheduled runs.

### 🛡️ Legal

Collects **public** data only. You are responsible for complying with Kuaishou's terms and with privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA and PIPL when you store personal data.

### ⭐ Support

Something not working? Check the `hint` / `error` rows, then open an issue with the run link. We reply fast.

# Actor input Schema

## `mode` (type: `string`):

Links, @usernames or IDs: user_posts, video_detail, video_comments. Keywords: search_videos. No input: hot_search.

## `urls` (type: `array`):

One per line: video links or profile links. Share links (v.kuaishou.com) work too.

## `queries` (type: `array`):

Keywords for video search, one per line. Chinese keywords give the best results.

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

Stop after this many rows per link or keyword (comments include their replies).

## `downloadVideos` (type: `boolean`):

Add the direct video file URL to each video row when the platform provides one.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "mode": "user_posts",
  "urls": [
    "https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"
  ],
  "maxItems": 20,
  "downloadVideos": true
}
```

# 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 = {
    "mode": "user_posts",
    "urls": [
        "https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"
    ],
    "maxItems": 20
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("openclawai/kuaishou-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 = {
    "mode": "user_posts",
    "urls": ["https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"],
    "maxItems": 20,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("openclawai/kuaishou-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 '{
  "mode": "user_posts",
  "urls": [
    "https://v.kuaishou.com/KcdKDwFp"
  ],
  "maxItems": 20
}' |
apify call openclawai/kuaishou-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,openclawai/kuaishou-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/62wE2Dow9soI8xyTZ/builds/WhggoHbjDsOJmp2i0/openapi.json