# Printables 3D Models Scraper (`powerai/printables-3d-models-scraper`) Actor Scrape 3D models from Printables.com by providing a search URL, with automatic pagination and comprehensive model information extraction. - **URL**: https://apify.com/powerai/printables-3d-models-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [PowerAI](https://apify.com/powerai) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Integrations, Other - **Stats:** 13 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $4.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. 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. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## 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. 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 ## 🎨 Printables 3D Models Scraper This actor allows you to scrape 3D models from Printables.com by providing a search URL. It automatically handles pagination and extracts comprehensive model information including titles, images, ratings, download counts, and creator details. ### Features - **URL-based Scraping:** Extract 3D models by providing a complete Printables search URL - **Automatic Pagination:** Automatically scrolls and loads more models until reaching the end or max items limit - **Comprehensive Model Data:** Extract detailed information about each model including: - Model title and unique identifier - Preview images and gallery images - Social engagement metrics (likes, ratings, downloads) - Creator information (username, handle, level, profile URL, avatar) - **Rich Media:** Includes model preview images and gallery images - **Social Metrics:** Track model popularity through likes, ratings, and download counts ### Input Parameters | Field | Type | Required | Description | |------------|---------|----------|------------------------------------------------| | `searchUrl`| string | Yes | Complete Printables search URL to scrape | | `maxItems` | integer | No | Maximum number of models to fetch | ### Output The output is a main list of model objects, each containing: - `searchUrl`: The original search URL used - `modelId`: Unique identifier of the model - `modelUrl`: Direct URL to the model page - `modelTitle`: Title of the 3D model - `modelImg`: Preview image URL of the model - `galleryImg`: Gallery image URL of the model - `likes`: Number of likes the model has received - `rating`: Average rating of the model - `downloads`: Number of times the model has been downloaded - `user`: Creator information object containing: - `userName`: Creator's display name - `userHandle`: Creator's handle/username - `userLevel`: Creator's level on the platform - `userUrl`: URL to creator's profile - `userAvatar`: URL to creator's avatar image - `scrapedAt`: Timestamp of when the model was scraped Example output: ```json [ { "searchUrl": "https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=house", "modelId": "143185", "modelUrl": "https://www.printables.com/model/143185-gingerbread-house-kit-card", "modelTitle": "Gingerbread House Kit Card", "modelImg": "https://media.printables.com/media/prints/143185/images/1355494_71ed7caf-620c-4125-b73d-23488f22980b/thumbs/cover/320x240/jpg/large_display_pc200281_143185.webp", "galleryImg": "https://media.printables.com/media/prints/143185/images/1355494_71ed7caf-620c-4125-b73d-23488f22980b/thumbs/inside/320x240/jpg/large_display_pc200281_143185.webp", "likes": 4700, "rating": 5, "downloads": 13215, "user": { "userName": "Nakozen", "userHandle": "Nakozen", "userLevel": "19", "userUrl": "https://www.printables.com/@Nakozen", "userAvatar": "https://media.printables.com/media/auth/avatars/74/thumbs/cover/40x40/png/74a8040c-b810-4a24-bd88-45e5987fe67f.webp" }, "scrapedAt": "2025-11-18T08:36:19.242Z" }, ... ] ``` ### Use Cases - 3D model discovery and cataloging - Market research and trend analysis - Creator performance tracking - Model popularity analysis - Content aggregation for 3D printing communities ### Notes - Results are automatically paginated until reaching the end or max items limit - All social metrics are updated in real-time - Model images are included for visual reference - Creator information helps identify popular designers and their work *** **Start exploring the world of 3D models on Printables.com today!** # Actor input Schema ## `searchUrl` (type: `string`): The complete Printables search URL to scrape ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of models to fetch ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings for the actor ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchUrl": "https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=house", "maxItems": 100, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } ``` # 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("powerai/printables-3d-models-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("powerai/printables-3d-models-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 '{}' | apify call powerai/printables-3d-models-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,powerai/printables-3d-models-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 ` 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/Tm2tlqAyhcevp68Xi/builds/qKrQpYgtejzj9LJwc/openapi.json