# Facebook Marketplace Scraper (`scrapeengine/facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events`) Actor - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapeengine/facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events.md - **Developed by:** [ScrapeEngine](https://apify.com/scrapeengine) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $3.99 / 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/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 ## Facebook Marketplace Scraper Scrape Facebook Marketplace search results and optional listing details (PDP) at scale. Supports bulk URLs, configurable proxy, and automatic proxy fallback when the platform blocks requests. ### Why Choose Us? - **Bulk URLs** – Process many search URLs in one run. - **Deep scrape** – Optionally fetch full listing details from each item page. - **Proxy fallback** – Starts with no proxy; if blocked, falls back to datacenter then residential (with clear logs). - **Structured output** – Same shape as the reference output: results grouped by search query or `deep_scraped`. ### Key Features - No proxy by default; optional Apify Proxy with automatic fallback (datacenter → residential, 3 retries, then stick to residential). - Regular mode: search-only listings (title, price, location, photo, etc.). - Deep mode: full PDP data (description, attributes, taxonomy, etc.). - Pagination over search results and concurrent PDP requests in deep mode. - Detailed Apify logs for progress and proxy events. ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `urls` | array | Yes | Marketplace search URLs (bulk). Example: `https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone` | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Yes | Proxy settings. Default: no proxy. Editor: proxy. | | `deepScrape` | boolean | No | If true, fetch full listing details per item (default: true). | | `count` | integer | No | Max listings per URL; 0 = unlimited (default: 50). | **Example input** ```json { "urls": [ { "url": "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone&exact=false" } ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false }, "deepScrape": true, "count": 50 } ```` ### Output One object pushed to the default dataset. Keys are search query strings (or `"deep_scraped"` in deep mode); values are arrays of listing objects. **Example output (regular mode)** ```json { "phone": [ { "facebookUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace//search/?query=phone", "listingUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/123", "id": "123", "primary_listing_photo": { ... }, "listing_price": { "formatted_amount_zeros_stripped": "...", "currency": "..." }, "location": { ... }, "marketplace_listing_title": "...", ... } ] } ``` **Example output (deep mode)** ```json { "deep_scraped": [ { "id": "1976698959927469", "listing_price": { ... }, "location_text": { "text": "..." }, "marketplace_listing_title": "...", "redacted_description": { "text": "..." }, "attribute_data": [ ... ], ... } ] } ``` ### How to Use the Actor (via Apify Console) 1. Log in at [console.apify.com](https://console.apify.com) and open **Actors**. 2. Find **facebook-marketplace-scraper** and open it. 3. Set **Input**: add marketplace URLs (bulk), set proxy (default: no proxy), and optionally **Deep scrape** and **Max listings per URL**. 4. Click **Start**. 5. Watch **Log** for progress and proxy messages. 6. Open the **Output** tab to view or export the dataset (JSON/CSV). ### Best Use Cases - Price and listing research for specific queries and locations. - Collecting public listing data for analysis or feeds. - Monitoring categories or search terms over time. ### Frequently Asked Questions - **Why no proxy by default?** To avoid proxy cost when the platform allows direct access. Proxy is used only when needed (block/rejection). - **What if I get blocked?** The actor will log and switch to datacenter proxy, then residential (up to 3 retries), then use residential for the rest of the run. - **What is “deep scrape”?** It visits each listing’s detail page and returns full PDP data (description, condition, category path, etc.) instead of only search-snippet fields. ### Support and Feedback Use the Apify platform support or the actor’s repository for issues and feature requests. ### Cautions - Data is collected only from **publicly available** marketplace pages. - No access to private or password-protected content. - You are responsible for compliance with applicable laws (privacy, data protection, terms of use). # Actor input Schema ## `urls` (type: `array`): 🌟 Drop in one or many Facebook Marketplace search URLs — each line is a new adventure! Example: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone 🛒 Mix queries, cities, or categories however you like! ## `count` (type: `integer`): 🎚️ Set a comfy cap per URL, or use 0 for “give me everything you can find” energy. Great for quick samples or full sweeps! ## `deepScrape` (type: `boolean`): ✨ ON: richer rows — think descriptions, extra fields, the good stuff from each listing page. OFF: faster passes using what you see in search results. Toggle to match your mood! ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): 🌍 Fine-tune Apify Proxy preferences when your project needs a specific region or setup. Handy for teams with standard Apify workflows! ## Actor input object example ```json { "urls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone&exact=false" ], "count": 20, "deepScrape": true, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # 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 = { "urls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone&exact=false" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapeengine/facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events").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 = { "urls": ["https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone&exact=false"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapeengine/facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events").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 '{ "urls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone&exact=false" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call scrapeengine/facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapeengine/facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Facebook Marketplace Scraper", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "W5Jaa5n0O1I2e9M6p" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/scrapeengine~facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapeengine-facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events", "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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/scrapeengine~facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapeengine-facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/scrapeengine~facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-scrapeengine-facebook-marketplace-scraper-pay-per-events", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": [ "urls" ], "properties": { "urls": { "title": "🔗📋 Your Marketplace search links", "type": "array", "description": "🌟 Drop in one or many Facebook Marketplace search URLs — each line is a new adventure! Example: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/108479165840750/search/?query=phone 🛒 Mix queries, cities, or categories however you like!", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "count": { "title": "🔢⚡ How many listings per URL?", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "🎚️ Set a comfy cap per URL, or use 0 for “give me everything you can find” energy. Great for quick samples or full sweeps!", "default": 20 }, "deepScrape": { "title": "🔍🧩 Quick view vs. full detail", "type": "boolean", "description": "✨ ON: richer rows — think descriptions, extra fields, the good stuff from each listing page. OFF: faster passes using what you see in search results. Toggle to match your mood!", "default": true }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "🌐🛡️ Proxy (optional tuning)", "type": "object", "description": "🌍 Fine-tune Apify Proxy preferences when your project needs a specific region or setup. Handy for teams with standard Apify workflows!" } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```