Skillshare Classes Scraper

Extract Skillshare class data at scale for research, analysis, and monitoring. Collect searchable class listings with instructor, rating, enrollment, duration, category tags, publishing dates, and metadata. Ideal for market intelligence, content planning, and competitive tracking.

Features

• Search and category collection - Collect classes by keyword or browse category.
• Scalable pagination - Gather up to your requested volume with automatic continuation.
• Rich class metadata - Capture class, teacher, review, and catalog metadata in one dataset.
• Structured output - Get clean records ready for BI tools, spreadsheets, and automation.
• Flexible start options - Start from a direct Skillshare URL or from search parameters.

Use Cases

Course Market Research

Track what topics, levels, and formats are performing in your niche. Compare class catalogs over time and identify demand shifts.

Competitor Monitoring

Follow instructor and class activity by keyword or category. Analyze publishing patterns, student volume, and review performance.

Content Strategy

Identify high-interest class topics and difficulty levels before planning your own content. Use tags and aspect details to map topic clusters.

Lead Qualification

Build targeted datasets of classes and instructors for outreach, partnerships, or educational product research.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	-	Direct Skillshare URL to start from.
keyword	String	No	"AI"	Search term for classes.
category	String	No	"ai-for-creativity-inspiration"	Skillshare browse category slug.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum classes to collect.
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Safety cap for pagination depth.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Residential proxy preset	Proxy settings for reliable collection.

Additional accepted aliases for advanced runs:

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrls	Array	No	-	Multiple direct start URLs.
url	String	No	-	Alternative single start URL field.

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Output Data

Each dataset item can include the following fields:

Field	Type	Description
title	String	Class title.
classId	String	Skillshare class identifier.
sku	String	Class SKU value.
instructor	String	Instructor display name.
teacherId	String	Teacher identifier.
teacherUsername	String	Teacher username.
teacherVanityUsername	String	Teacher vanity username.
teacherHeadline	String	Teacher headline or bio summary.
teacherAvatarUrl	String	Teacher profile image URL.
teacherIsTopTeacher	Boolean	Top teacher flag when available.
rating	Number	Class rating value.
reviewCount	String	Number of reviews.
studentCount	Number	Number of enrolled students.
durationInSeconds	Number	Class duration in seconds.
duration	String	Human-readable duration.
level	String	Class level label.
sourceLanguage	String	Source language code.
publishTime	String	Publish timestamp.
lastUpdatedTime	String	Last update timestamp.
introLessonId	String	Intro lesson identifier.
hasSavedClass	Boolean	Viewer saved status when available.
badgeTypes	Array	Class badge labels.
tags	Array	Topic/category tags.
aspectDetails	Array	Extended aspect objects with IDs and types.
url	String	Class URL.
imageUrl	String	Class cover image URL.
description	String	Class description text.
searchId	String	Search session ID (search runs).
algorithmId	String/Null	Search algorithm identifier when present.
searchCursor	String	Cursor for the current item batch.
searchAfterCursor	String	Cursor used to fetch the batch.
_source	String	Source label.
_extractionMethod	String	Extraction method label.
_apiOperation	String	Operation label for collected records.

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Usage Examples

Basic category collection

{
  "category": "ai-for-creativity-inspiration",
  "results_wanted": 50
}

Keyword search collection

{
  "keyword": "WordPress",
  "results_wanted": 100,
  "max_pages": 5
}

Direct URL collection with proxy configuration

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.skillshare.com/en/search/classes?query=design",
  "results_wanted": 75,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

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Sample Output

{
  "title": "How to Use Elementor: Build an Awesome WordPress Website, With No Code",
  "classId": "eyJ0eXBlIjoiQ2xhc3MiLCJpZCI6IjQ5NTk4NSJ9",
  "sku": "1045898965",
  "instructor": "Jon Wolfgang Miller",
  "teacherId": "eyJ0eXBlIjoiVGVhY2hlciIsImlkIjoiMTA1NDQxNSJ9",
  "teacherUsername": "7335965",
  "teacherVanityUsername": "jonwolfgangmiller",
  "teacherHeadline": "Digital Graphic Designer",
  "teacherAvatarUrl": "https://static.skillshare.com/uploads/users/7335965/user-image-small.jpg?191422118",
  "teacherIsTopTeacher": false,
  "rating": 4.7,
  "reviewCount": "61",
  "studentCount": 6483,
  "durationInSeconds": 12729,
  "duration": "3h 32m",
  "level": "BEGINNER",
  "sourceLanguage": "en-US",
  "publishTime": "2021-04-08T10:00:14+00:00",
  "lastUpdatedTime": "2025-12-19T05:41:42+00:00",
  "introLessonId": "eyJ0eXBlIjoiQ2xhc3NMZXNzb24iLCJpZCI6IjUwMjY2MjIifQ==",
  "hasSavedClass": false,
  "badgeTypes": [],
  "tags": ["WordPress", "Web Development"],
  "aspectDetails": [
    {
      "id": "eyJ0eXBlIjoiQ2F0ZWdvcnkiLCJpZCI6IjYzNTI4In0=",
      "name": "WordPress",
      "level": "3",
      "facetType": "",
      "typeName": "CategoryAspect"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/how-to-use-elementor-build-an-awesome-wordpress-website-with-no-code/1045898965",
  "imageUrl": "https://static.skillshare.com/uploads/video/thumbnails/89a3f93444f88f743cf7ce984c5695fb/original",
  "description": "The internet is a massive part of our lives...",
  "searchId": "b9daac703ad7b08d5d42c53a497ef825",
  "algorithmId": null,
  "searchCursor": "0",
  "searchAfterCursor": "-1",
  "_source": "skillshare.com",
  "_extractionMethod": "internal-graphql-api",
  "_apiOperation": "GetClassesQuery"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start with realistic limits

• Begin with results_wanted between 20 and 100 for quick validation.
• Increase gradually for larger production runs.

Use stable start points

• Prefer clear keyword searches or known category slugs.
• Use startUrl when you need exact control of the source page.

Improve reliability with proxies

• Residential proxies are recommended for more consistent collection.
• Keep pagination limits aligned with your data needs.

Validate output quality early

• Review the first dataset batch before scaling up.
• Confirm optional fields like ratings or badges for your target niche.

Proxy Configuration

{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

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Integrations

Connect your dataset with:

• Google Sheets - Share and filter class data quickly.
• Airtable - Build searchable class and instructor databases.
• Looker Studio / BI tools - Visualize rating and enrollment trends.
• Make - Automate downstream enrichment workflows.
• Zapier - Trigger notifications and actions from new records.
• Webhooks - Send fresh items to custom endpoints.

Export Formats

• JSON - API and developer workflows.
• CSV - Spreadsheet analysis.
• Excel - Reporting and stakeholder sharing.
• XML - Legacy system ingestion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many classes can I collect?

You can collect large volumes based on your results_wanted and max_pages settings.

Can I scrape by keyword and category?

Yes. You can search by keyword, browse by category, or use a direct startUrl.

Why are some fields empty for certain classes?

Some classes do not expose every optional field. Empty values are expected in those cases.

Can I track newly published classes?

Yes. Use publishTime and lastUpdatedTime to monitor freshness.

Does the actor support pagination automatically?

Yes. Pagination is handled automatically until limits are reached.

How do I make runs more reliable?

Use residential proxy settings and start with smaller test runs before scaling.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. You are responsible for complying with website terms and applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Use collected data responsibly.