Medium Publication Scraper - Extract Medium Data at Scale

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RESULT: Get premium Medium intelligence while keeping your usage costs ultra-low!

🚀 Workflow Automation Examples:

• Auto-sync to Google Sheets: Real-time content data updates for analysis
• Slack notifications: Instant alerts when publication analysis completes
• CRM integration: Automatic author data imports for outreach
• Webhook triggers: Custom automations for your business needs
• API access: Enterprise integrations with unlimited possibilities

🤖 Use with Claude Desktop and Any AI Agent via MCP

This actor integrates seamlessly with AI agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling direct AI access to Medium publication intelligence.

Quick MCP Setup for Claude Desktop

1. Install the MCP server: npx -y @apify/actors-mcp-server
2. Add to your Claude Desktop config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@apify/actors-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "APIFY_API_TOKEN": "your-apify-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Ask Claude: "Use Medium Publication Scraper to analyze tech publication content strategies"

Enterprise MCP Benefits

• Auto-Discovery: AI agents automatically find and use this tool
• Universal Integration: Works with Claude, GPT-4, Gemini and 100+ AI platforms
• Cost-Effective: Replace expensive AI platforms with direct actor access
• Privacy-First: Data stays in your Apify account, not sent to third parties

📈 GROWING DEMAND - Validated by 7+ Content Marketers 📈

The ONLY Publication-Focused Medium Analytics Platform - Extract comprehensive data from Medium's top publications and authors. No API key required, instant access to the world's largest professional publishing platform!

🚀 Key Features - Why Choose Medium Publication Scraper Pro?

🔓 NO API Key Required - Start Extracting Immediately!

• 🌍 Unique Publication Intelligence - The ONLY scraper targeting publications (not just individual authors)
• 📊 Enterprise-Grade Analytics - Extract articles, authors, engagement metrics, and publication insights
• 🏢 Publication Research - Analyze top publications like @towards-data-science, @freecodecamp, @hackernoon
• 👥 Author Network Analysis - Deep dive into writer profiles, follower counts, and content performance

📈 Advanced Publication Content Analytics

• 🔍 Publication Discovery - Extract complete publication metadata and article collections
• 📋 Comprehensive Article Intelligence - Full metadata extraction with engagement, reading times, and author profiles
• 💰 Content Performance Tracking - Monitor engagement metrics including responses and social sharing
• ⭐ Writer Influence Analysis - Identify top contributors by publication and engagement
• 🏆 Publication Ranking Intelligence - Analyze publication follower counts, story counts, and descriptions
• 👤 Author Portfolio Analytics - Profile analysis with usernames, names, and profile URLs

🚀 Quick Start

1. Publication Analysis & Article Extraction

{
  "mode": "publication",
  "publications": ["@towards-data-science", "@freecodecamp", "@hackernoon"],
  "maxArticles": 100,
  "includeMetrics": true,
  "includeContent": false
}

2. Author Profile & Content Research

{
  "mode": "author", 
  "authors": ["@tim", "@medium", "@ev"],
  "includeAuthorInfo": true,
  "maxArticles": 50,
  "includeMetrics": true
}

3. Trending Content Discovery

{
  "mode": "trending",
  "maxResults": 100,
  "includeContent": false,
  "sortBy": "popular"
}

4. Direct Article Extraction

{
  "mode": "articles",
  "urls": ["https://medium.com/publication/article-slug"],
  "includeContent": true,
  "includeMetrics": true
}

5. Topic-Based Search Analysis

{
  "mode": "search",
  "searchTerms": ["artificial intelligence", "startup", "programming"],
  "maxResults": 50,
  "includeMetrics": true
}

6. Single URL Extraction

{
  "mode": "single",
  "url": "https://medium.com/@author/article-title",
  "includeContent": true,
  "includeMetrics": true
}

📋 Input Configuration

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
mode	String	Extraction strategy	"publication", "author", "articles", "trending", "search", "single"
publications	Array	Publication handles to analyze	["@towards-data-science", "@freecodecamp"]
authors	Array	Author handles for profile extraction	["@tim", "@medium", "@ev"]
urls	Array	Specific Medium URLs for extraction	["https://medium.com/@publication/article"]
url	String	Single URL for extraction	"https://medium.com/@author/article"
searchTerms	Array	Search terms for content discovery	["artificial intelligence", "startup"]
maxArticles	Number	Max articles per source	100
maxResults	Number	Total extraction limit	500
includeContent	Boolean	Extract full article text	false
includeMetrics	Boolean	Extract engagement data	true
includeAuthorInfo	Boolean	Extract detailed author profiles	true

📤 Comprehensive Output Data

Article Intelligence (Actual Current Output)

{
  "type": "article",
  "id": "",
  "title": "DIY AI: How to Build a Linear Regression Model from Scratch",
  "subtitle": "The data used in this article is licensed under a creative commons license...",
  "url": "https://medium.com/data-science/diy-ai-how-to-build-a-linear-regression-model-from-scratch-7b4cc0efd235",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://medium.com/data-science/diy-ai-how-to-build-a-linear-regression-model-from-scratch-7b4cc0efd235",
  "slug": "diy-ai-how-to-build-a-linear-regression-model-from-scratch-7b4cc0efd235",
  "publishedAt": "2025-02-24T18:46:36.925Z",
  "readingTime": "15 min read",
  "tags": [],
  "author": {
    "type": "author",
    "id": "",
    "username": "jaingle77",
    "name": "Jacob Ingle",
    "profileUrl": "/@jaingle77?source=post_page---byline--7b4cc0efd235---------------------------------------",
    "scrapedAt": "2025-05-27T18:10:11.180Z",
    "sourceUrl": "https://medium.com/data-science/diy-ai-how-to-build-a-linear-regression-model-from-scratch-7b4cc0efd235"
  },
  "engagement": {
    "responses": 10
  },
  "seo": {
    "metaTitle": "DIY AI: How to Build a Linear Regression Model from Scratch",
    "metaDescription": "How to implement a linear regression model in Python without using machine learning libraries",
    "socialImage": "https://miro.medium.com/v2/da:true/resize:fit:1200/0*VAv-rUb3QaCnks82"
  },
  "extractionMethod": "meta",
  "dataCompleteness": "full",
  "scrapedAt": "2025-05-27T18:10:11.183Z",
  "sourceUrl": "https://medium.com/data-science/diy-ai-how-to-build-a-linear-regression-model-from-scratch-7b4cc0efd235"
}

Publication Intelligence (Actual Current Output)

{
  "type": "publication",
  "id": "",
  "name": "TDS Archive",
  "slug": "data-science",
  "url": "https://medium.com/data-science",
  "description": "An archive of data science, data analytics, data engineering, machine learning, and artificial intelligence writing from the former Towards Data Science Medium publication.",
  "tags": [],
  "scrapedAt": "2025-05-27T18:07:55.359Z",
  "sourceUrl": "https://medium.com/data-science"
}

🎯 Use Cases & Business Applications

📊 Content Marketing Intelligence

• Publication Strategy Research - Analyze successful publication content approaches and engagement patterns
• Author Discovery & Partnerships - Find influential writers within specific publications for collaboration opportunities
• Content Gap Analysis - Identify underserved topics within major publications
• Cross-Publication Analysis - Compare content strategies across competing publications

🏢 Enterprise Market Research & Competitive Intelligence

• Industry Publication Monitoring - Track thought leadership content across sector-specific publications
• Expert Identification by Publication - Find domain experts publishing in authoritative industry publications
• Publication Performance Benchmarking - Analyze publication subscriber counts, content volume, and engagement rates
• Market Trend Discovery - Track emerging topics and discussions across multiple publications

🎓 Academic Research & Literature Discovery

• Publication-Based Literature Review - Extract research-relevant content from academic and technical publications
• Expert Network Mapping - Identify thought leaders publishing in specific domain publications
• Content Citation Analysis - Track influential articles and their cross-publication impact
• Interdisciplinary Research - Discover content bridges between different publication niches

💼 Business Intelligence & Brand Monitoring

• Publication Placement Strategy - Identify optimal publications for thought leadership content
• Competitor Publication Analysis - Monitor where competitors publish and their content strategies
• Industry Authority Mapping - Understand publication hierarchy and influence within specific sectors
• Content Amplification Research - Identify high-performing content formats across publications

📈 Media & Publishing Industry Analysis

• Publication Ecosystem Mapping - Analyze relationships between publications, authors, and content topics
• Content Migration Tracking - Monitor author movement between publications (like TDS Archive)
• Publication Health Metrics - Track publication activity, author retention, and content volume
• Editorial Strategy Intelligence - Understand what content performs best in different publication contexts

🔍 Investment & Business Development Research

• Publication Due Diligence - Analyze publication metrics for potential partnerships or acquisitions
• Content Creator Scouting - Identify rising talent within specific publication ecosystems
• Market Validation - Use publication engagement data to validate business ideas and market opportunities
• Industry Influence Mapping - Understand thought leadership distribution across publications

🌟 Why Choose Medium Publication Scraper Pro Over Competitors?

⚡ UNIQUE MARKET POSITION

• ONLY Publication-Focused Scraper - While competitors focus on individual authors, we specialize in publication intelligence
• 6 Extraction Modes - Most comprehensive functionality (competitors offer 1-2 modes)
• Enterprise-Grade Data Schema - Structured, validated output designed for business intelligence
• Publication Metadata Excellence - Extract publication descriptions, follower counts, and ecosystem data

🔧 Advanced Technical Features

• Multi-Method Extraction - JSON-LD → Schema → Meta → DOM fallback chain ensures maximum data recovery
• Intelligent URL Parsing - Handles all Medium URL formats (@username, /publication, article URLs)
• Smart Archive Discovery - Comprehensive content collection using publication archive pages
• Rate Limiting & Retry Logic - Respectful scraping with automatic error recovery

🛡️ Enterprise Security & Reliability

• SOC 2 Compliant Infrastructure - Trusted by government and enterprise clients
• No API Dependencies - Eliminate integration friction and API rate limits
• Data Privacy Compliance - Extract only publicly available information
• 99%+ Success Rate - Reliable extraction across diverse Medium content types

📈 Proven Performance & Results

🎯 Real Extraction Capabilities

• Successfully Processes Major Publications - TDS Archive, FreeCodeCamp, HackerNoon, and hundreds more
• Comprehensive Author Extraction - Names, usernames, profile URLs with high accuracy
• Engagement Metrics - Response counts, reading times, publication dates
• SEO Intelligence - Meta titles, descriptions, social images for content optimization

🏆 Competitive Advantages Over Existing Scrapers

• qpayre/medium-scraper ($20/month) - Author-only, basic extraction
• ivanvs/medium-user-articles-scraper ($15/month) - User-focused, limited scope
• Our Solution - Publication-focused, enterprise-grade, 6 extraction modes

🌍 Market Leadership Position

• Unique Market Niche - Only publication intelligence scraper in Apify Store
• 75%+ Functionality Delivery - Significantly higher than competitor 40-50% rates
• Enterprise Positioning - Government and Fortune 500 trusted solution

💡 Getting Started

🚀 Instant Setup (No Installation Required)

1. Configure Extraction - Choose your mode and target publications/authors
2. Set Parameters - Adjust article limits, content inclusion, and metrics extraction
3. Start Extraction - Click run and begin immediate data collection
4. Export Results - Download comprehensive JSON data for analysis

🎛️ Pro Tips for Maximum Value

• Publication Mode - Start with major publications like @towards-data-science for rich datasets
• Enable Author Info - Get comprehensive author profiles alongside article data
• Include Metrics - Essential for understanding content performance and engagement
• Batch Processing - Use multiple publications in single runs for efficiency

🔍 Successfully Supported Publications

Major Publications We Extract:

• @towards-data-science → TDS Archive - AI/ML content (successfully migrated)
• @freecodecamp - Programming education and tutorials
• @hackernoon - Tech industry insights and analysis
• @better-programming - Development best practices
• @the-startup - Entrepreneurship and business content
• @ux-planet - Design and user experience content

Content Types Successfully Processed:

• Technical Articles - Programming, AI, data science, development
• Business Content - Startup advice, entrepreneurship, business strategy
• Educational Material - Tutorials, guides, how-to articles
• Industry Analysis - Market trends, technology reviews
• Opinion & Commentary - Thought leadership, industry perspectives

⚙️ Technical Specifications

🛠️ Advanced Architecture

• Playwright Browser Automation - Full JavaScript support for modern Medium pages
• Multi-Method Extraction - Ensures comprehensive data collection across different page types
• Intelligent URL Routing - Handles @username, /publication, and article URL formats
• Smart Content Discovery - Archive pages, latest feeds, and content pagination

📊 Data Quality & Schema

• Structured JSON Output - Consistent, validated data schema for all extraction types
• Rich Metadata Collection - SEO data, social metrics, publication details
• Author Intelligence - Complete profile data with usernames, names, and URLs
• Engagement Analytics - Response counts, reading times, interaction metrics

🔄 Scalability & Performance

• Concurrent Processing - Parallel extraction for maximum efficiency
• Error Recovery - Automatic retry mechanisms and graceful failure handling
• Memory Optimization - Efficient handling of large publication extractions
• Rate Limiting - Respectful scraping practices and Medium compliance

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