# Ricardo.ch Scraper (`shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper`) Actor Extract listings, prices, and auction data from Ricardo.ch with precision. Perfect for competitive analysis, price monitoring, and market research on Switzerland's leading marketplace. Get structured product data instantly. Ideal for resellers, price trackers, and business intelligence. - **URL**: https://apify.com/shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Shahid Irfan](https://apify.com/shahidirfan) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## 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 ## Ricardo.ch Scraper Extract Ricardo.ch listing data at scale from search pages and category pages. Collect listing identifiers, pricing, auction status, shipping options, seller references, and timestamps in a clean structured dataset. Useful for price monitoring, market research, and inventory intelligence. ### Features - **URL or keyword input** - Start from a full Ricardo URL or a keyword search. - **Pagination support** - Collect results across multiple pages with configurable limits. - **Clean output** - Automatically removes null and empty values from dataset items. - **Structured listing fields** - Captures core listing metadata including pricing and seller details. - **Proxy-ready** - Supports Apify proxy configuration for reliable collection. ### Use Cases #### Price Monitoring Track bid and buy-now prices over time for products, brands, or categories. #### Category Intelligence Analyze activity and supply in category-specific searches. #### Seller Research Build seller-level datasets with listing histories and market behavior signals. #### Product Sourcing Identify active listings and pricing ranges for sourcing opportunities. --- ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `url` | String | No | `"https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/"` | Any working Ricardo search URL. | | `keyword` | String | No | `"iphone"` | Search keyword used when `url` is not provided. | | `results_wanted` | Integer | No | `20` | Maximum number of items to collect. | | `max_pages` | Integer | No | `5` | Maximum pages to paginate. | | `locale` | String | No | `"de"` | Locale segment for generated links (`de`, `fr`, `it`, `en`). | | `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Apify proxy enabled | Proxy settings for requests. | --- ### Output Data | Field | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | `id` | String | Ricardo listing ID. | | `title` | String | Listing title. | | `url` | String | Listing URL. | | `image` | String | Listing image URL. | | `categoryId` | Number | Ricardo category identifier. | | `condition` | String | Condition key for item state. | | `bidPrice` | Number | Current bid price, when available. | | `buyNowPrice` | Number | Buy-now price, when available. | | `bidsCount` | Number | Number of bids. | | `hasAuction` | Boolean | Whether auction mode is enabled. | | `hasBuyNow` | Boolean | Whether buy-now option exists. | | `sellerId` | String | Seller identifier. | | `shipping` | Array | Shipping methods and costs. | | `endDate` | String | Listing end date/time. | | `startDate` | String | Listing start date/time. | | `creationDate` | String | Listing creation timestamp. | | `searchPage` | Number | Source page index in search results. | | `searchUrl` | String | Source search URL for that record. | --- ### Usage Examples #### Default Search URL ```json { "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3 } ```` #### Keyword Search ```json { "keyword": "iphone", "results_wanted": 50, "max_pages": 5, "locale": "de" } ``` #### Category URL Search ```json { "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/c/o/computer-netzwerk-39091/", "results_wanted": 80, "max_pages": 4 } ``` *** ### Sample Output ```json { "id": "1320674114", "title": "iPhone 13 Pro Max", "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/1320674114/", "image": "https://img.ricardostatic.ch/images/f3ffe03d-ec5b-4daf-85b2-db9b25181c87/t_265x200/iphone-13-pro-max", "categoryId": 49329, "condition": "acceptable", "bidPrice": 170, "bidsCount": 0, "hasAuction": true, "isMoneyGuard": true, "sellerId": "409293784", "shipping": [ { "key": "parcel_b_2kg", "cost": 9, "zipCode": "3700", "city": "Spiez" } ], "endDate": "2026-06-05T17:27:00Z", "searchPage": 1, "searchUrl": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/" } ``` *** ### Tips for Best Results #### Use Valid Ricardo URLs - Use URLs directly from Ricardo search or category pages. - Keep the locale in the URL aligned with your target market. #### Start Small, Then Scale - Test with `results_wanted: 20` first. - Increase `max_pages` and result count after validation. #### Use Proxy for Long Runs - Keep proxy enabled for larger runs to reduce request failures. *** ### Integrations Connect your dataset with: - **Google Sheets** - Reporting and quick analysis. - **Airtable** - Listing databases and tracking. - **Make** - Scheduled automation flows. - **Zapier** - Trigger downstream workflows. - **Webhooks** - Push results to custom systems. #### Export Formats - **JSON** - API and developer workflows. - **CSV** - Spreadsheet analysis. - **Excel** - Business reporting. *** ### Frequently Asked Questions #### Can I use either URL or keyword? Yes. If `url` is provided, it is used first. If not, `keyword` is used. #### Does this support pagination? Yes. Use `max_pages` and `results_wanted` to control depth and volume. #### Why are some optional fields missing? Fields not provided by a listing are removed to keep output clean. #### Can I scrape category pages directly? Yes. Provide a category URL in `url`. #### Is proxy required? Not always, but recommended for consistency on larger runs. *** ### Support For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console issue and support channels. #### Resources - [Apify Documentation](https://docs.apify.com/) - [Apify API Reference](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) *** ### Legal Notice This actor is intended for lawful data collection. You are responsible for complying with Ricardo terms and all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. # Actor input Schema ## `url` (type: `string`): Any working Ricardo search URL, e.g. https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/ or https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/ ## `keyword` (type: `string`): Search keyword. Used only when URL is not provided. ## `results_wanted` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of results to collect. ## `max_pages` (type: `integer`): Safety cap for pagination. ## `locale` (type: `string`): Used for keyword mode only. When URL is provided, locale is auto-detected from that URL. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Use Apify proxy for reliability. ## Actor input object example ```json { "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/", "keyword": "iphone", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3, "locale": "de", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): No description # 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 = { "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/", "keyword": "iphone", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3, "locale": "de" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-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 = { "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/", "keyword": "iphone", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3, "locale": "de", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-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 '{ "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/", "keyword": "iphone", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 3, "locale": "de" }' | apify call shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Ricardo.ch Scraper", "description": "Extract listings, prices, and auction data from Ricardo.ch with precision. Perfect for competitive analysis, price monitoring, and market research on Switzerland's leading marketplace. Get structured product data instantly. Ideal for resellers, price trackers, and business intelligence.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "8MewUIaWZX5fq1F7Y" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/shahidirfan~ricardo-ch-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-shahidirfan-ricardo-ch-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/shahidirfan~ricardo-ch-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-shahidirfan-ricardo-ch-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/shahidirfan~ricardo-ch-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-shahidirfan-ricardo-ch-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", "properties": { "url": { "title": "Ricardo Search URL", "type": "string", "description": "Any working Ricardo search URL, e.g. https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/ or https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/" }, "keyword": { "title": "Keyword", "type": "string", "description": "Search keyword. Used only when URL is not provided." }, "results_wanted": { "title": "Results wanted", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of results to collect.", "default": 20 }, "max_pages": { "title": "Maximum number of pages", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Safety cap for pagination.", "default": 5 }, "locale": { "title": "Locale", "enum": [ "de", "fr", "it", "en" ], "type": "string", "description": "Used for keyword mode only. When URL is provided, locale is auto-detected from that URL.", "default": "de" }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Use Apify proxy for reliability.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false } } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```