# HelloKids Coloring Pages Scraper (`parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes HelloKids coloring pages and drawing tutorials by category or search term. Returns each item as a flat row with title, image URL, and page link.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Other
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.62 / 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.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### HelloKids Coloring Pages Scraper

**Scrape HelloKids coloring pages, drawing tutorials, and craft ideas from any category or search term.** Every item comes with its title, image URL, and direct link. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

HelloKids offers thousands of free coloring pages and drawing guides, but browsing page by page to collect them is slow. This Actor reads the public listing pages directly, filtered by your search term, and returns each match in one fixed schema. You get a clean dataset of titles, image URLs, and page links ready for content curation, app seeding, or offline printing projects.

| Who uses it | What they scrape HelloKids for |
|---|---|
| Parents and teachers | Build a themed collection of printable coloring sheets for a classroom activity or rainy day. |
| Content creators | Gather image URLs and titles to populate a kids' activity blog or mobile app. |
| Print-on-demand sellers | Source public-domain style line art inspiration for new coloring book designs. |

### What it does

This Actor collects HelloKids coloring pages and drawing tutorials by category page or search query, and returns each one as a flat row.

- 🔍 **Search term filter:** Provide a keyword like 'dinosaur' or 'princess' and the Actor uses the site's own search to return only matching pages.
- 🔗 **Start URLs:** Feed it any HelloKids category page, or leave the default homepage to crawl the main listing rows.
- 📊 **Structured output:** Each row delivers the title, image URL, page URL, and category, ready for your database or spreadsheet.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with HelloKids data

**🎨 Build a themed coloring book.**

A parent scrapes all 'animal' coloring pages, downloads the images, and compiles a custom PDF for a long car trip.

**📱 Populate a kids' activity app.**

A developer runs the Actor weekly to fetch fresh drawing tutorials and their thumbnails, seeding the app's latest content section.

**🏫 Prepare classroom materials.**

A teacher searches for 'alphabet' pages, exports the list to CSV, and prints the set for a letter-learning station.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No manual browsing** | Collect hundreds of coloring page links in one run instead of clicking through pages. |
| **Clean, flat dataset** | Every item is a single row with a title, image URL, and source link, no nested JSON. |
| **Flexible export** | Download your results as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML for any workflow. |

### What a HelloKids record looks like

Every record returns as one flat JSON row. Here is a real one from a run:

```json
{
 "imageUrl": "https://images.hellokids.com/_uploads/_tiny_galerie/20171044/vign-how-to-01-2x2_maq.jpg",
 "title": "How to Draw a Minion how-to draw lesson",
 "url": "https://www.hellokids.com/c_33162/drawing-for-kids/drawing-tutorials-step-by-step/nickelodeon/how-to-draw-a-minion",
 "imageAltText": "How to Draw a Minion",
 "category": "drawing-for-kids",
 "dataId": "c33162",
 "scrapedAt": "2026-09-04T04:01:17.839Z"
}
```

Every value above comes from a real run. A field a record does not have comes back as `null`.

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from HelloKids category URLs or a search term, alone or together, and filters run as each page is read so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "startUrls": [
 {
 "url": "https://www.hellokids.com"
 }
 ],
 "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
 "startUrls": [
 {
 "url": "https://www.hellokids.com"
 }
 ],
 "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect more results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [HelloKids Coloring Pages Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to HelloKids through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that your Start URL is a valid HelloKids page with listing rows, like the homepage. If using a search term, try a simpler word and ensure the site's search returns results for it in a browser first.

**The run is stuck or very slow.**

HelloKids pages can be large. Lower your Max Items to a smaller number for a test run. If the problem persists, check the Apify platform status or try the run again later.

**Image URLs are broken or missing.**

The Actor extracts the image source as it appears in the HTML. If an image is missing, the site may have removed it. Try a different category or search term to verify the scraper is working.

**I only got 10 items but I am a paid user.**

The default Max Items is set to 10. Increase the Max Items input field to your desired number and run the Actor again.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I scrape only coloring pages and not drawing tutorials? | The Actor returns whatever is listed on the pages you provide. To focus on coloring pages, use a search term like 'coloring' or point it at a coloring-specific category URL if available. |
| Does this download the actual image files? | No, it collects the image URLs and metadata. You can use those URLs in a separate download step or another Apify Actor to fetch the files. |
| How many items can I scrape in one run? | Free users are limited to 10 items as a preview. Paid users can set a higher Max Items limit, depending on what the site lists. |
| What if the site changes its layout? | The Actor parses the current HTML structure. If HelloKids redesigns, the scraper may need an update. Contact support or check the Actor's page for the latest version. |
| Can I filter results by category? | Yes, enter a specific category page URL in Start URLs, or use a search term that matches a category name. The Actor will only return items from those pages. |
| Is an API key or login required? | No. This Actor reads the public HelloKids website directly, so you do not need to register an app or get an API key. |
| What output formats are supported? | You can export your dataset in CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform. |
| Does it scrape the instructions inside each drawing tutorial? | The Actor focuses on the listing pages and returns the title, image, and link. It does not open each individual page to extract step-by-step text. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

### Pricing

This Actor uses **pay-per-result** pricing: **$0.004 per result** collected. You are billed only for the results you receive, so a run that returns nothing costs nothing.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HelloKids. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

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

List of HelloKids page URLs to scrape. Defaults to the homepage which contains listing rows.

## `searchTerm` (type: `string`):

Optional search query to filter coloring pages. The site's search form uses a parameter named 'recherche'.

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

Free users: Limited to 10 items (preview). Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.hellokids.com"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset of all scraped records.

# 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.hellokids.com"
        }
    ],
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-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.hellokids.com" }],
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-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.hellokids.com"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/hellokids-coloring-pages-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/moGXdZPGdHZ0DuzEd/builds/HOIkObYssOMfreWHQ/openapi.json