# Ebay Scraper (`simpleapi/ebay-scraper`) Actor 🛒 ebay scraper extracts eBay product data at scale—listings, titles, prices, images, item specifics, seller ratings, shipping & reviews—from search, categories, or stores. ⚡ Fast & reliable. 📊 Export CSV/JSON/API. 🚀 Perfect for price tracking, market research, SEO & dropshipping. - **URL**: https://apify.com/simpleapi/ebay-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [SimpleAPI](https://apify.com/simpleapi) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Developer tools, Automation - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.99 / 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 ## eBay Scraper (Apify Actor) Scrapes **eBay.com** product pages into a flat JSON record (same fields as the original `extract_all_data` pipeline). Supports **search URLs** (`/sch/...`) and **item URLs** (`/itm/...`). ### Features - **Discovery:** Extracts product links from search results (`s-item__link`, regex `/itm/`, `s-item__info` fallback) and normalizes to `https://www.ebay.com/itm/`. - **Extraction:** Full HTML parsing (JSON-LD, buy box, item specifics, prices, sold/availability, seller, location, UPC/EAN/MPN, etc.). - **Requests:** [impit](https://github.com/apify/impit) (Chrome TLS/HTTP fingerprint) with browser-like headers. - **Proxy strategy:** Starts **without proxy** (direct to eBay). On block: **Apify datacenter** (`SHADER`) → **residential** (`RESIDENTIAL`, up to 3 attempts). After a **successful residential** response, all further requests use **residential only** (sticky). Events are logged clearly. - **Concurrency** and optional **delay** between requests. ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |--------|------|-------------| | `urls` | array | Required. Each entry `{ "url": "..." }` (Apify request list). Search and/or item URLs. | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Apify Proxy. Set `useApifyProxy: true` to allow datacenter/residential fallback. `useApifyProxy: false` = direct only. Optional `apifyProxyCountry` for geo. | | `maxItems` | integer | Max products after discovery (`0` = no limit). Default `100`. | | `concurrency` | integer | Parallel product fetches (1–50). Default `20`. | | `requestDelaySeconds` | integer | Base delay; small random jitter is added. Default `1`. | Example input (paste in Apify Console or save as a **local** JSON file for `apify run` — do not commit secrets or personal test URLs): ```json { "urls": [ { "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=massage+chair&_sacat=6024" } ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true }, "maxItems": 50, "concurrency": 10, "requestDelaySeconds": 1 } ```` ### Output Dataset items match the original schema: `url`, `categories`, `itemNumber`, `title`, `subTitle`, `whyToBuy`, `price`, `priceWithCurrency`, `wasPrice`, `wasPriceWithCurrency`, `available`, `availableText`, `sold`, `image`, `seller`, `itemLocation`, `ean`, `mpn`, `upc`, `brand`, `type`. Failed fetches may include `error`. ### Local run ```bash cd eBay-Scraper pip install -r requirements.txt apify run --input-file my-input.json ``` Create `my-input.json` yourself (or any path) with the shape above. Results: `storage/datasets/default/`. ### Legal Use only for publicly visible listings. You are responsible for compliance with eBay’s terms and applicable laws. ### Support Built with the Apify SDK for Python. See [Apify documentation](https://docs.apify.com/). # Actor input Schema ## `urls` (type: `array`): 🗺️ Add one or many eBay links — mix & match as you like! 🔎 Search / category pages → we’ll discover products from the results grid. 🏷️ Single listing pages → we’ll grab that item’s full details. ✅ Paste full URLs from your browser; that’s all you need to get started. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): 📊 Set a ceiling on how many product pages to process after URL discovery — great for quick samples or budget-friendly runs. 0️⃣ Use 0 for no limit (go as far as your inputs allow). ⚡ Lower = faster & lighter; higher = broader coverage. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): 🛡️ Optional Apify Proxy settings for smoother runs when the target site is picky about traffic. ✨ Tune country or groups in the proxy editor if your use case needs it — especially for international or large-scale jobs. 💚 Leave defaults if you’re unsure; you can always rerun with adjustments. ## Actor input object example ```json { "urls": [ "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=massage%2Brecliner%2Bchair&_sacat=6024" ], "maxItems": 20, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } } ``` # 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.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=massage%2Brecliner%2Bchair&_sacat=6024" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("simpleapi/ebay-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 = { "urls": ["https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=massage%2Brecliner%2Bchair&_sacat=6024"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("simpleapi/ebay-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 '{ "urls": [ "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=massage%2Brecliner%2Bchair&_sacat=6024" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }' | apify call simpleapi/ebay-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=simpleapi/ebay-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Ebay Scraper", "description": "🛒 ebay scraper extracts eBay product data at scale—listings, titles, prices, images, item specifics, seller ratings, shipping & reviews—from search, categories, or stores. ⚡ Fast & reliable. 📊 Export CSV/JSON/API. 🚀 Perfect for price tracking, market research, SEO & dropshipping.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "Zf28MYSMrbf09J8Mt" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/simpleapi~ebay-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-simpleapi-ebay-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/simpleapi~ebay-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-simpleapi-ebay-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/simpleapi~ebay-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-simpleapi-ebay-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": [ "urls" ], "properties": { "urls": { "title": "Where should we look?", "type": "array", "description": "🗺️ Add one or many eBay links — mix & match as you like!\n\n🔎 Search / category pages → we’ll discover products from the results grid.\n\n🏷️ Single listing pages → we’ll grab that item’s full details.\n\n✅ Paste full URLs from your browser; that’s all you need to get started.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxItems": { "title": "Cap how many products to collect", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 100000, "type": "integer", "description": "📊 Set a ceiling on how many product pages to process after URL discovery — great for quick samples or budget-friendly runs.\n\n0️⃣ Use 0 for no limit (go as far as your inputs allow).\n\n⚡ Lower = faster & lighter; higher = broader coverage.", "default": 20 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Connection & reliability (optional)", "type": "object", "description": "🛡️ Optional Apify Proxy settings for smoother runs when the target site is picky about traffic.\n\n✨ Tune country or groups in the proxy editor if your use case needs it — especially for international or large-scale jobs.\n\n💚 Leave defaults if you’re unsure; you can always rerun with adjustments." } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```