Skool Scraper

What does Skool Discovery Scraper do?

Skool Discovery Scraper collects public community listings from Skool Discovery and returns a clean dataset for market research, creator prospecting, competitive analysis, and community monitoring.

Each record can include the community name, URL, description, discovery rank, member counts, pricing signals, tags, branding assets, owner details, course and module counts, activity totals, and timestamps. Enter a Skool Discovery URL, choose the result limit, and run the Actor from Apify Console.

Why use Skool Discovery Scraper?

• Market research - Compare communities by audience size, ranking, category context, pricing, and available features.
• Creator prospecting - Find communities that may be relevant for partnerships, sponsorships, services, or audience research.
• Competitive analysis - Track public positioning, branding, pricing, activity, and community growth signals over time.
• Structured datasets - Receive consistent JSON records that can be exported or connected to downstream workflows.
• Repeatable monitoring - Schedule runs in Apify to build snapshots and compare changes across time.

What data can you extract from Skool?

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Unique community identifier.
slug	String	Community slug used in the public URL.
url	String	Direct community URL.
displayName	String	Public community name.
description	String	Community description when published.
rank	Integer	Position in the Discovery results.
tags	Array	Community tags when available.
categoryId	String	Discovery category context when available.
totalMembers	Integer	Total community members.
totalAdmins	Integer	Number of community administrators.
totalOnlineMembers	Integer	Members currently shown as online.
totalPosts	Integer	Total posts in the community.
totalRules	Integer	Number of community rules.
numCourses	Integer	Number of available courses.
numModules	Integer	Number of available modules.
privacy	Integer	Public privacy mode indicator.
minPostLevel	Integer	Minimum level required to post when available.
lpAccessType	String	Learning product access type when available.
annualPrice	Number	Annual membership price when available.
annualPriceCurrency	String	Currency for the annual price.
monthlyPrice	Number	Monthly membership price when available.
monthlyPriceCurrency	String	Currency for the monthly price.
coverImageUrl	String	Community cover image URL.
logoUrl	String	Community logo URL.
logoBigUrl	String	Larger community logo URL.
faviconUrl	String	Community favicon URL.
initials	String	Community initials.
brandColor	String	Published brand color value.
ownerName	String	Owner name when available.
ownerDisplayName	String	Owner display name when available.
ownerAvatarUrl	String	Owner avatar URL when available.
links	Object or Array	Public community links when available.
features	Object or Array	Published community features when available.
tabs	Object or Array	Published tab configuration when available.
createdAt	String	Community creation timestamp.
updatedAt	String	Community update timestamp.
sourceUrl	String	Discovery URL used for the record.

Fields that are not published by a community are omitted from that record.

How to use Skool Discovery Scraper

1. Open the Actor in Apify Console.
2. Keep the default Skool Discovery URL or enter another public Discovery URL.
3. Set results_wanted to the maximum number of communities to save.
4. Set max_pages to control how many Discovery pages the run may request.
5. Start the run and review the dataset preview.
6. Download the results or connect the dataset to another workflow.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	"https://www.skool.com/discovery"	Public Skool Discovery URL to start from.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of communities to save. Minimum: 1.
max_pages	Integer	No	1	Maximum number of Discovery pages to request. Minimum: 1.

The Actor accepts one Discovery URL per run. Use a URL that is publicly accessible and contains the Discovery context you want to collect.

Usage Examples

Basic extraction

Collect the default first set of communities from Skool Discovery:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.skool.com/discovery",
  "results_wanted": 20
}

Larger collection

Increase the result limit when you need a broader community dataset:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.skool.com/discovery",
  "results_wanted": 100,
  "max_pages": 5
}

Bounded monitoring run

Use a small page cap for a repeatable scheduled snapshot:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.skool.com/discovery",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 2
}

Sample Output

{
  "id": "37a997125c1a4a7aa2ecbf73c79e8468",
  "slug": "calligraphy",
  "url": "https://www.skool.com/calligraphy",
  "displayName": "Calligraphy Skool",
  "description": "Learn modern calligraphy in a practical community.",
  "rank": 1,
  "tags": ["art", "calligraphy"],
  "categoryId": "",
  "totalMembers": 1412,
  "totalAdmins": 4,
  "totalOnlineMembers": 27,
  "totalPosts": 912,
  "totalRules": 8,
  "numCourses": 6,
  "numModules": 44,
  "privacy": 0,
  "minPostLevel": 1,
  "annualPrice": 399,
  "annualPriceCurrency": "USD",
  "monthlyPrice": 39,
  "monthlyPriceCurrency": "USD",
  "coverImageUrl": "https://assets.skool.com/example/cover-md.jpg",
  "logoUrl": "https://assets.skool.com/example/logo.jpg",
  "logoBigUrl": "https://assets.skool.com/example/logo-big.jpg",
  "faviconUrl": "https://assets.skool.com/example/favicon.jpg",
  "initials": "CS",
  "brandColor": "#5B4BFF",
  "ownerName": "Example Creator",
  "ownerDisplayName": "Example Creator",
  "ownerAvatarUrl": "https://assets.skool.com/example/avatar.jpg",
  "createdAt": "2024-08-15T01:33:13.866416Z",
  "updatedAt": "2025-08-25T20:26:24.360076Z",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.skool.com/discovery"
}

Tips for Best Results

• Start with results_wanted: 20 to check the dataset shape before a larger run.
• Keep max_pages aligned with the size of the collection you need.
• Use a complete public Skool Discovery URL for the intended browsing context.
• Schedule recurring runs when you need community, pricing, or ranking snapshots.
• Check several records before treating a missing field as a collection problem. Communities publish different amounts of information.
• Review the dataset preview before connecting the results to a CRM, spreadsheet, or reporting pipeline.

Integrations and Export Formats

• Google Sheets - Review rankings, membership counts, and pricing in a spreadsheet.
• Airtable - Build a searchable community research database.
• Make or Zapier - Trigger workflows after a run completes.
• Webhooks - Notify downstream services when fresh data is ready.
• Apify API - Start runs and retrieve dataset items programmatically.

Apify datasets can be downloaded in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, and other supported formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many communities can I collect?

You can set any practical value for results_wanted. Start with 20, then increase the limit and max_pages for a broader collection.

Can I run this Actor on a schedule?

Yes. Create an Apify schedule to refresh the Discovery dataset hourly, daily, weekly, or on a custom timetable.

Why are some output fields missing?

Fields are omitted when a community does not publish the corresponding information. Compare several records before assuming the run failed.

Does the Actor collect private community information?

No. The Actor is intended for publicly available community listings and public profile information.

Can I export the dataset to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Apify datasets support JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, and additional export formats from the dataset view.

What should I do if a run returns no records?

Confirm that startUrl is a public Skool Discovery URL, run again with the default inputs, and check the run log and dataset preview. If the source changes, report the issue from the Actor page.

Is collecting public Skool data legal?

You are responsible for following Skool's terms, applicable laws, privacy requirements, and any restrictions that apply to your intended use of public data.

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Support

For issues, feature requests, or output questions, use the Issues and Discussions sections on the Actor page.

Legal Notice

This Actor is intended for legitimate research, monitoring, and data organization workflows using publicly available information. Users are responsible for complying with Skool's terms, applicable laws, privacy requirements, and the terms of any connected service.