# Snapchat User Stories Scraper (`scrapeengine/snapchat-user-stories-scraper`) Actor
- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapeengine/snapchat-user-stories-scraper.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?
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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
```
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```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
## Snapchat User Stories Scraper
A powerful Apify actor that extracts Snapchat stories and highlights from public profiles. This actor scrapes all available stories, including main stories and highlights, along with their media URLs, timestamps, and metadata.
### Why Choose Us?
- **Real-time Data Collection**: Stories are saved to the dataset as they're discovered, ensuring you don't lose data if the actor is interrupted
- **Intelligent Proxy Management**: Automatic fallback from direct connection → datacenter proxy → residential proxy with retries
- **Comprehensive Data Extraction**: Captures all stories, highlights, snaps, media URLs, timestamps, and metadata
- **Bulk Processing**: Process multiple usernames simultaneously
- **Reliable & Fast**: Optimized concurrent processing for efficient scraping
- **Clean Output**: Structured JSON data ready for analysis or integration
### Key Features
- ✅ **Extract Main Stories**: Scrapes the main story feed from Snapchat profiles
- ✅ **Extract Highlights**: Automatically discovers and scrapes all highlights
- ✅ **Media URLs**: Captures both preview and full-resolution media URLs
- ✅ **Timestamps**: Includes creation timestamps for each snap
- ✅ **Metadata**: Extracts story titles, thumbnails, and other metadata
- ✅ **Proxy Fallback**: Automatic proxy rotation on blocks (no proxy → datacenter → residential)
- ✅ **Real-time Saving**: Data saved incrementally as it's collected
- ✅ **Bulk Support**: Process multiple usernames in a single run
- ✅ **Error Handling**: Graceful handling of missing or private content
### Input
The actor accepts the following input parameters:
#### Input Schema
```json
{
"startUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona",
"fcbarcelona",
"https://www.snapchat.com/@username"
],
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": false
}
}
````
#### Input Parameters
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| **startUrls** | Array | Yes | List of Snapchat usernames or profile URLs. You can provide either:
• Full URLs: `https://www.snapchat.com/@username`
• Just usernames: `username` or `@username` |
| **proxyConfiguration** | Object | No | Proxy settings. By default, no proxy is used. If Snapchat blocks requests, the actor automatically falls back to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy with 3 retries. |
#### Input Examples
**Single Username:**
```json
{
"startUrls": ["fcbarcelona"]
}
```
**Multiple Usernames:**
```json
{
"startUrls": [
"fcbarcelona",
"https://www.snapchat.com/@nike",
"@adidas"
]
}
```
**With Proxy:**
```json
{
"startUrls": ["fcbarcelona"],
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": true,
"apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
}
}
```
### Output
The actor outputs structured JSON data to the Apify dataset. Each story (main story or highlight) is saved as a separate dataset item.
#### Output Schema
```json
{
"username": "fcbarcelona",
"storyTitle": "FC Barcelona",
"thumbnailUrl": "https://cf-st.sc-cdn.net/d/...",
"highlightId": "a0b325e7-f21a-4fe3-8db7-5a4c4a68d01f",
"snapList": [
{
"snapIndex": 0,
"isSponsored": null,
"snapTitle": null,
"snapSubtitles": null,
"lat": null,
"lng": null,
"hasAttachment": null,
"intervalStartTimeMs": null,
"audioTranscriptionObjectUrl": null,
"createTime": "2025-12-29T22:22:38.000Z",
"mediaPreviewUrl": "https://cf-st.sc-cdn.net/d/...",
"mediaUrl": "https://cf-st.sc-cdn.net/i/..."
}
],
"storySubtitle": null,
"storyShareId": null,
"canonicalUrlSuffix": null,
"emoji": null,
"videoTrackUrl": null,
"isAttributed": null
}
```
#### Output Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| **username** | String | The Snapchat username |
| **storyTitle** | String | Title of the story/highlight |
| **thumbnailUrl** | String | URL to the story thumbnail image |
| **highlightId** | String | Unique identifier for highlights (null for main stories) |
| **snapList** | Array | List of all snaps in the story |
| **storySubtitle** | String | Story subtitle (if available) |
| **storyShareId** | String | Share ID (if available) |
| **canonicalUrlSuffix** | String | Canonical URL suffix (if available) |
| **emoji** | String | Emoji associated with the story (if available) |
| **videoTrackUrl** | String | Video track URL (if available) |
| **isAttributed** | Boolean | Whether the story is attributed (if available) |
#### Snap Object Fields
Each item in `snapList` contains:
| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| **snapIndex** | Integer | Index of the snap in the story (0-based) |
| **createTime** | String | ISO timestamp when the snap was created |
| **mediaUrl** | String | Full-resolution media URL |
| **mediaPreviewUrl** | String | Preview/thumbnail media URL |
| **snapTitle** | String | Title of the snap (if available) |
| **snapSubtitles** | String | Subtitles for the snap (if available) |
| **lat** | Number | Latitude coordinate (if available) |
| **lng** | Number | Longitude coordinate (if available) |
| **isSponsored** | Boolean | Whether the snap is sponsored (if available) |
| **hasAttachment** | Boolean | Whether the snap has attachments (if available) |
| **intervalStartTimeMs** | Number | Interval start time in milliseconds (if available) |
| **audioTranscriptionObjectUrl** | String | Audio transcription URL (if available) |
### 🚀 How to Use the Actor (via Apify Console)
1. **Log in** at and navigate to **Actors**
2. **Find** the `snapchat-user-stories-scraper` actor and click on it
3. **Configure Inputs**:
- Add Snapchat usernames or URLs in the `startUrls` field
- Optionally configure proxy settings if needed
4. **Run the Actor**: Click the **Start** button
5. **Monitor Progress**: Watch real-time logs showing:
- Which users are being processed
- Stories and snaps being collected
- Progress updates
6. **Access Results**: Once complete, go to the **Dataset** tab
7. **Export Data**: Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel
#### Example Workflow
1. Enter usernames: `["fcbarcelona", "nike", "adidas"]`
2. Start the actor
3. Wait for completion (logs show progress)
4. Download dataset with all stories and snaps
### Best Use Cases
- **Social Media Monitoring**: Track brand stories and content from competitors
- **Content Analysis**: Analyze story patterns, posting frequency, and engagement
- **Media Collection**: Download and archive Snapchat stories and highlights
- **Marketing Research**: Study how brands use Snapchat for marketing
- **Influencer Tracking**: Monitor influencer content and story updates
- **Data Analytics**: Build datasets for social media analytics projects
- **Content Aggregation**: Collect stories from multiple accounts for analysis
- **Archive Creation**: Preserve public Snapchat content for historical records
### Frequently Asked Questions
#### How many usernames can I process at once?
You can process as many usernames as needed. The actor processes them sequentially, and each username's stories are saved in real-time.
#### What happens if a profile is private?
The actor only scrapes publicly available content. If a profile is private or has no public stories, the actor will log that no data was collected for that username.
#### Do I need to configure a proxy?
No, by default the actor uses no proxy. However, if Snapchat blocks requests, the actor automatically falls back to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy with 3 retries.
#### How long does it take to scrape a profile?
It depends on the number of stories and highlights. Typically, a profile with 10-20 stories takes 30-60 seconds. The actor processes highlights concurrently for faster results.
#### Can I scrape old stories?
The actor scrapes all currently available public stories and highlights. It cannot access historical content that is no longer available.
#### What format is the output data?
The output is structured JSON saved to an Apify dataset. Each story (main story or highlight) is a separate dataset item. You can export it as JSON, CSV, or Excel.
#### Are media URLs permanent?
Media URLs are provided by Snapchat's CDN and may expire over time. It's recommended to download media files soon after scraping if you need to preserve them.
#### Does the actor work with Snapchat accounts?
The actor scrapes public Snapchat profiles and does not require login credentials. It only accesses publicly available stories and highlights.
#### What if the actor fails for a username?
If scraping fails for a specific username, the actor logs the failure and continues with the next username. All successfully scraped data is saved in real-time, so you won't lose data from other usernames.
#### Can I schedule this actor to run regularly?
Yes! You can set up scheduled runs in Apify to automatically scrape profiles at regular intervals (daily, weekly, etc.).
### Support and Feedback
💬 **For custom solutions or feature requests**, contact us at: **dev.scraperengine@gmail.com**
We're always looking to improve our actors based on user feedback. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please reach out!
### Cautions
⚠️ **Important Legal and Ethical Considerations:**
- This actor collects data only from **publicly available sources** on Snapchat
- No data is taken from private accounts or password-protected content
- The end user is responsible for ensuring **legal compliance** with:
- Data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Terms of Service of Snapchat
- Copyright and intellectual property laws
- Spam laws and regulations
- Privacy laws in your jurisdiction
- **Respect Rate Limits**: The actor includes built-in delays and concurrency limits to respect Snapchat's servers
- **Use Responsibly**: Only scrape data you have permission to collect and use
- **Media URLs**: CDN URLs may expire; download media files if you need permanent storage
- **Terms of Service**: Ensure your use case complies with Snapchat's Terms of Service
***
**Version**: 0.1\
**Last Updated**: 2025
# Actor input Schema
## `startUrls` (type: `array`):
List one or more Snapchat usernames (e.g., fcbarcelona) or profile URLs (e.g., https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona).
## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):
Choose which proxies to use. By default, no proxy is used. If Snapchat rejects or blocks the request, the actor will automatically fallback to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy with 3 retries.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"startUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona"
],
"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 = {
"startUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona"
],
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": false
}
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapeengine/snapchat-user-stories-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 = {
"startUrls": ["https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona"],
"proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False },
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapeengine/snapchat-user-stories-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 '{
"startUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona"
],
"proxyConfiguration": {
"useApifyProxy": false
}
}' |
apify call scrapeengine/snapchat-user-stories-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapeengine/snapchat-user-stories-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "Snapchat User Stories Scraper",
"version": "0.1",
"x-build-id": "dBYlHjaHlY12W6zfY"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/scrapeengine~snapchat-user-stories-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapeengine-snapchat-user-stories-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": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapeengine~snapchat-user-stories-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-scrapeengine-snapchat-user-stories-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$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": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
}
}
}
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapeengine~snapchat-user-stories-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-scrapeengine-snapchat-user-stories-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$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": [
"startUrls"
],
"properties": {
"startUrls": {
"title": "Snapchat Usernames or URLs",
"type": "array",
"description": "List one or more Snapchat usernames (e.g., fcbarcelona) or profile URLs (e.g., https://www.snapchat.com/@fcbarcelona).",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"proxyConfiguration": {
"title": "Proxy Configuration",
"type": "object",
"description": "Choose which proxies to use. By default, no proxy is used. If Snapchat rejects or blocks the request, the actor will automatically fallback to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy with 3 retries."
}
}
},
"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
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
```