Pub.dev Scraper
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from $19.00 / 1,000 results
Pub.dev Scraper
Scrapes Dart and Flutter packages from pub.dev by keyword. Returns each package as a flat row with name, version, description, publisher, and scores.
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Pub.dev Scraper
Scrape Dart and Flutter packages from pub.dev by keyword, up to a million per run. Each package comes with its name, version, description, publisher, and computed scores. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Pub.dev is the official package repository for Dart and Flutter, but browsing it manually means clicking through pages and copying data by hand. This Actor reads the public package search directly, filters by your keyword, and returns each match in one fixed schema. It is the fastest way to turn pub.dev search results into a clean dataset.
| Who uses it | What they scrape Pub.dev for |
|---|---|
| Flutter developers | Find the most popular packages for a feature before adding a dependency |
| Dart package maintainers | Track how competing packages rank for the keywords they care about |
| Market researchers | Map the package ecosystem around a technology like Firebase or state management |
| Dev tool builders | Feed package metadata into a directory, comparison site, or internal catalog |
What it does
This Actor collects Dart and Flutter packages from pub.dev by keyword and returns each one as a flat row.
- 🔎 Keyword search: enter any term like 'http', 'state management', or 'firebase' and get matching packages.
- 📦 Top packages: leave the query empty to browse the most popular packages on pub.dev right now.
- ⚙️ Flexible volume: set maxItems from 1 to 1,000,000 packages per run.
- 📤 Clean export: every package is returned as a flat row ready for CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with Pub.dev data
📈 Track package popularity.
A Flutter developer runs the Actor weekly for 'state management' and watches which packages gain or lose ground before choosing a dependency.
🔍 Audit the ecosystem.
A Dart package maintainer searches their own package's category and compares scores and publishers to find gaps they can fill.
🧩 Build a package directory.
A dev tool startup scrapes thousands of packages by keyword and feeds the flat rows into their own searchable catalog.
📊 Research a technology niche.
A market researcher collects all packages matching 'firebase' and analyzes the results to understand the competitive landscape.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No API key | Reads the public pub.dev search directly, no registration or OAuth |
| Fixed schema | Every package returns the same fields, so your dataset is always consistent |
| Scales to a million | Collect a handful of packages or the entire search result set |
| Export anywhere | CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, ready for your pipeline |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on keyword search and high-volume collection, while the competitors below offer additional filters like publisher or trending browsing.
| Feature | ParseForge | Pub.dev Scraper | pub.dev Scraper - Dart Package Metadata | FlutterFlow Marketplace Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyword search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browse top packages | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fetch by publisher | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Filter by SDK or platform | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Max items up to 1,000,000 | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Returns pub scores | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Returns weekly downloads | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor from a single keyword or leave it empty for top packages, and set maxItems to control how many packages are collected per run. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
A larger pull:
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.021 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $2.10 |
| 1,000 results | $21.00 |
| 10,000 results | $210.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the Pub.dev Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to Pub.dev through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check your searchQuery. Pub.dev search is keyword-based, so try a broader term or leave the query empty to see top packages. Also ensure maxItems is at least 1.
Why are some packages missing fields?
Pub.dev does not always show every field for every package. If a field is empty in the source, it will be empty in your dataset.
Why did the run stop before reaching maxItems?
The Actor stops when there are no more packages matching your query. Try a different keyword or leave the query empty to get more results.
Can I get more than 1,000,000 packages?
No, 1,000,000 is the hard maximum per run. If you need more, split your query into multiple runs with different keywords.
Why is the export file empty?
If the run returned no packages, the export will be empty. Check your searchQuery and try again with a more common term.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a pub.dev API key? | No. This Actor reads the public search results directly, so there is no registration or authentication. |
| What data does each package row include? | Each row includes the package name, version, description, publisher, and computed scores like likes and popularity, as available on pub.dev. |
| Can I scrape all packages on pub.dev? | Yes. Set maxItems to a high number and leave the search query empty to browse top packages, or use a broad keyword to cover a large subset. |
| How do I search for a specific package? | Enter the package name or a keyword in the searchQuery field. The Actor returns all packages that match pub.dev's search ranking. |
| What export formats are supported? | The Actor outputs a standard dataset that you can export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform. |
| Is there a limit on how many packages I can scrape? | You can set maxItems up to 1,000,000 packages per run. The only practical limit is the number of packages that match your query on pub.dev. |
| Does this work for Flutter packages only? | No, it works for all Dart packages on pub.dev, including those that are Flutter-specific. The search covers the entire repository. |
| Can I filter by publisher or SDK? | This Actor currently supports keyword search only. For publisher or SDK filtering, consider a more specialized scraper. |
| How often is the data updated? | The Actor reads live data from pub.dev on each run, so you always get the current search results. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run automatically? | Yes, you can schedule it on the Apify platform to run daily, weekly, or at any interval you need. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Dart project authors. 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.
