# Freelancer Projects Scraper (`scrapeai/freelancer-projects-scraper`) Actor Extract project listings from Freelancer.com, including job titles, project descriptions, minimum and maximum budgets, required skills, bid statistics, and project URLs. - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapeai/freelancer-projects-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ScrapeAI](https://apify.com/scrapeai) (community) - **Categories:** Jobs, Automation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $4.99 / 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. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. 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. Actors are written with capital "A". ## 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. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Freelancer Projects Scraper Extract structured project data from the Freelancer API, including job titles, project descriptions, pricing details, skills, bid counts, and direct project links. ### Features - **Machine-readable data export** — produces structured JSON records with standardized fields for efficient processing and enrichment - **Scalable cloud support** — works with Apify proxies, schedulers, datasets, APIs, and webhooks ### Use Cases - Large-scale web data acquisition — collect and process public information efficiently for research and operational use cases - Dataset generation and enrichment — build structured repositories of web content for analytics, machine learning, and reporting - Change detection and tracking — monitor websites for newly published content, updates, and modifications - Market benchmarking — compare competitors, products, services, and industry performance using fresh data #### Example Output ```json { "projectId": "40506818", "title": "CH570 Harvester Module Build", "description": "I’m expanding my Farming Simulator setup with a fully operational CH570 sugar-cane harvester and need a developer who can handle every step of its in-game integration. The focus is purely game development: no extra graphics packs or marketplace logic—just a rock-solid machinery module that feels authentic and works flawlessly in Machinery Operations mode.\n\nHere’s what I expect once we’re done: \n• A driveable CH570 with accurate animations for cutting, conveyor, unloading and folding parts. \n• Realistic physics, working mirrors, lighting, wear, dirt and sound profiles matched to the base game standards. \n• Compatibility with the current release of Farming Simulator for PC (GIANTS Engine). \n• Zero error logs after testing, with multiplayer sync verified.\n\nI’ll share the reference files, dimensions and the rest of the brief on our Discord channel, where we can also arrange quick milestone play-tests.\n\nCode in LUA/XML as usual, package everything in a clean .zip ready for the mods folder, and include a short README outlining controls and any custom shaders used. Push commits to Git or deliver via Discord—whatever keeps the feedback loop tight.\n\nIf you’ve built harvesters or other complex machinery mods before, show me one example when you reply and we can get rolling right away.", "budgetMin": 10, "budgetMax": 500, "currency": "USD", "projectType": "Fixed Price", "skills": "XML, Game Design, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation, Game Development, Game Testing, Game UI, Machinery", "skillCategories": "Websites, IT & Software, Design, Media & Architecture, Business, Accounting, Human Resources & Legal, Freight, Shipping & Transportation", "bidsCount": 15, "avgBid": 326.8, "bidEndDate": "2026-06-18T10:01:06.000Z", "language": "en", "urgent": false, "featured": false, "nda": false, "isLocal": false, "status": "open", "postedDate": "2026-06-11T10:01:06.000Z", "url": "https://www.freelancer.com/projects/game-development/Harvester-Module-Build", "searchQuery": "web development", "scrapedAt": "2026-06-11T10:20:28.721Z" } ```` # Actor input Schema ## `searchQueries` (type: `array`): List of keywords to search for on Freelancer.com. ## `projectType` (type: `string`): Filter projects by type. ## `maxProjects` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of projects to return per search. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQueries": [ "react developer", "logo design" ], "projectType": "all", "maxProjects": 10 } ``` # 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 = { "searchQueries": [ "web development", "API integration" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapeai/freelancer-projects-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 = { "searchQueries": [ "web development", "API integration", ] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapeai/freelancer-projects-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchQueries": [ "web development", "API integration" ] }' | apify call scrapeai/freelancer-projects-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapeai/freelancer-projects-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Freelancer Projects Scraper", "description": "Extract project listings from Freelancer.com, including job titles, project descriptions, minimum and maximum budgets, required skills, bid statistics, and project URLs.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "cdC8yArTutg1bwHY8" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/scrapeai~freelancer-projects-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapeai-freelancer-projects-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/scrapeai~freelancer-projects-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapeai-freelancer-projects-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/scrapeai~freelancer-projects-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-scrapeai-freelancer-projects-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "searchQueries" ], "properties": { "searchQueries": { "title": "Search Queries", "type": "array", "description": "List of keywords to search for on Freelancer.com.", "items": { "type": "string" }, "default": [ "web development", "API integration" ] }, "projectType": { "title": "Project Type", "enum": [ "all", "fixed", "hourly" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter projects by type.", "default": "all" }, "maxProjects": { "title": "Max Projects", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of projects to return per search.", "default": 10 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```