ReelShort Episode Scraper — Chapters & Video URLs

What does ReelShort Episode Scraper do?

ReelShort Episode Scraper extracts structured chapter data and available video links from ReelShort using book and chapter IDs. Available links are returned already decrypted and ready for direct playback. Use the Actor as an unofficial ReelShort data API for episode catalogs, content operations, research, and automated media workflows.

Submit one chapter or a batch of up to 1,000 chapters. Each Dataset row contains the requested identifiers, episode metadata, availability details, and video options when they are available. Results remain in input order, making them easy to join with an existing title catalog.

Explore the ReelShort Actor suite

Use these Actors together to move from title discovery to episode-level data and authorized media downloads.

Actor	Best for	Key output
ReelShort Scraper	Discover trending short dramas from the recommendation feed.	bookId and title metadata
ReelShort Search Scraper	Find dramas by title, genre, trope, theme, or phrase.	bookId and matching titles
ReelShort Book Detail Scraper	Enrich a title with episodes, cast, recommendations, and availability.	bookId, chapterId, and title details
ReelShort Episode Scraper	Inspect chapters and retrieve available decrypted playback links.	Episode metadata and HLS URLs
ReelShort Video Downloader	Save accessible episodes as best-quality MP4 files.	MP4 files and download metadata

Why use ReelShort Episode Scraper?

• Extract episode titles, positions, duration, thumbnails, and video identifiers.
• Check chapter availability, preview duration, and unlock cost.
• Get decrypted, ready-to-play video links with available resolutions, bandwidths, and subtitle languages.
• Process up to 1,000 unique book and chapter ID pairs in one run.
• Store one structured Dataset row for every successfully retrieved chapter.
• Export results as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML.
• Schedule recurring runs or connect results to workflows through the Apify API, webhooks, and integrations.

ReelShort episode data use cases

• Catalog enrichment: add episode-level metadata to an existing short-drama index.
• Content operations: verify episode order, duration, thumbnails, and availability.
• Media workflows: pass available video links and quality options to authorized downstream systems.
• Quality assurance: identify missing, locked, or unavailable chapters in bulk.
• Research and analytics: compare episode structure and content availability across ReelShort titles.

What ReelShort chapter data can I extract?

Field	Type	Description
bookId	string	ReelShort series identifier.
chapterId	string	ReelShort chapter or episode identifier.
chapterName	string or null	Chapter or episode title.
serialNumber	integer or null	Episode position within the series.
videoId	string or null	ReelShort video identifier.
duration	integer or null	Episode duration reported by ReelShort.
isLocked	boolean or null	Whether the episode is currently locked.
trialSeconds	integer or null	Available preview duration.
playbackUrl	string or null	Best available decrypted URL, ready for direct playback.
playbackVariants	array	Decrypted playback options and associated metadata.
qualities	array	Available resolutions, bandwidths, and video URLs.
subtitleLanguages	array	Available subtitle language codes.
unlockCost	integer or null	Reported unlock cost for the episode.
recommendations	array	Related ReelShort title recommendations.
success	boolean	Whether the stored chapter result succeeded.
error	string or null	Reserved field; normally null for stored results.

How to scrape ReelShort episodes

1. Get valid bookId and chapterId values from a ReelShort title or the ReelShort Book Detail Scraper.
2. Open this Actor's Input tab.
3. Add one or more ID pairs to the chapters array.
4. Click Save & Start.
5. Open the Output tab to review or download the Dataset.

How much does it cost to scrape ReelShort episodes?

This Actor uses pay-per-result pricing:

Apify plan	Price per result	Price per 1,000 results
Free plan	$0.003	$3.00
Paid plans	$0.002	$2.00

Only successfully parsed ReelShort episode results stored in the default Dataset are billed. Failed requests do not create charged Dataset rows. Check each run's Usage tab for the exact charge.

Input

See the Input tab for full configuration options. chapters is a JSON array containing bookId and chapterId strings. Duplicate pairs are ignored while the original order is preserved.

{
  "chapters": [
    {
      "bookId": "6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617",
      "chapterId": "6tybvk6hrr"
    }
  ]
}

Output

Results are stored in an Apify Dataset. You can download the Dataset in JSON, HTML, CSV, Excel, or XML, or access it programmatically through the Apify API.

{
  "bookId": "6a90e563e9df3108b20a4617",
  "chapterId": "6tybvk6hrr",
  "success": true,
  "chapterName": "Episode 1",
  "serialNumber": 1,
  "duration": 103,
  "isLocked": false,
  "subtitleLanguages": ["en"],
  "playbackUrl": "https://cdn.example/video/1080p.m3u8",
  "playbackVariants": [
    {"dpi": 720, "url": "https://cdn.example/video/720p.m3u8"}
  ],
  "qualities": [
    {"width": 1080, "height": 1920, "bandwidth": 4200000}
  ],
  "error": null
}

Tips for reliable ReelShort episode results

• Use IDs from the same ReelShort title; a chapter ID must belong to its book ID.
• Start with the prefilled example to confirm the expected output structure.
• Split very large workflows into repeatable batches for easier monitoring.
• Process playback links promptly because availability can change over time.
• A successful row may contain no video URL when the episode is locked or unavailable.

FAQ, responsible use, and support

Can this Actor unlock paid ReelShort episodes?

No. The Actor reports the content currently available and does not bypass access or payment restrictions.

Does it download ReelShort video files?

No. The Actor returns episode metadata and available playback links. It does not download or redistribute video files.

Are the returned ReelShort video links ready to play?

Yes. Available playback links are returned already decrypted and can be used directly by compatible video players. Access restrictions still apply, and links may expire or become unavailable after the run.

Can I scrape multiple episodes in one run?

Yes. Add up to 1,000 unique book and chapter ID pairs to the chapters input.

Why is playbackUrl empty?

The episode may be locked, unavailable, restricted, or missing a current playback option. Check isLocked and status for more context.

Use this Actor only for legitimate purposes. Follow ReelShort's terms, respect copyright and applicable law, and make sure your use of the resulting data and links is authorized. Use the Issues tab for support and the API tab for programmatic access.