# Karwei Scraper — Dutch DIY & Home Improvement Products (`studio-amba/karwei-scraper`) Actor Scrape DIY & home improvement products, prices, ratings, stock status, and specs from Karwei.nl. Part of the Intergamma group with 100+ stores in the Netherlands. Supports search, category/brand filtering. - **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/karwei-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 0.0% 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 ## Karwei Scraper Pulls product data from Karwei.nl, the popular Dutch DIY and home improvement store, using their Algolia search index for fast, reliable results. ### How it works This scraper talks directly to Karwei's Algolia-powered product search API. No browser needed, no HTML parsing -- just clean JSON responses at 50 products per page. You can search by keyword, filter by category or brand, or browse the full catalog. ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `searchQuery` | String | No | Search term (e.g., `"verf"`, `"laminaat"`) | | `category` | String | No | Filter by category name (must match Algolia facet exactly) | | `brand` | String | No | Filter by brand (e.g., `"Flexa"`, `"Bosch"`) | | `maxResults` | Integer | No | Cap the number of products returned (default: 100) | | `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Proxy settings for Apify runs | If you leave everything blank, the scraper fetches all products from the index. ### Output fields | Field | Type | Example | |-------|------|---------| | `name` | String | `"Flexa Creations muurverf extra mat 2,5L"` | | `brand` | String | `"Flexa"` | | `price` | Number | `47.99` | | `currency` | String | `"EUR"` | | `discount` | String | `"-30%"` | | `ean` | String | `"8711113095147"` | | `sku` | String | `"5262027"` | | `productId` | String | Algolia objectID | | `inStock` | Boolean | `true` | | `rating` | Number | `4.2` | | `reviewCount` | Number | `87` | | `imageUrl` | String | Product image URL | | `description` | String | Short commercial description | | `specs` | Object | `{"Kleur": "Wit", "Eenheid": "stuk"}` | | `category` | String | `"Verf"` | | `categories` | Array | `["Verf & behang", "Muurverf", "Verf"]` | | `url` | String | Full product URL on karwei.nl | ### Example output ```json { "name": "Flexa Creations muurverf extra mat 2,5L", "brand": "Flexa", "price": 47.99, "currency": "EUR", "discount": "-30%", "ean": "8711113095147", "sku": "5262027", "inStock": true, "rating": 4.2, "reviewCount": 87, "imageUrl": "https://static.karwei.nl/dam/5262027/22", "category": "Verf", "categories": ["Verf & behang", "Muurverf", "Verf"], "url": "https://www.karwei.nl/producten/flexa-creations-muurverf-extra-mat-2-5l/p5262027", "scrapedAt": "2026-03-16T10:00:00.000Z" } ```` ### Performance Because this scraper hits Algolia directly (no browser, no rendering), it is very fast and cheap. Expect roughly 5,000 products per $1 of compute costs. Pagination is handled automatically. ### Limitations - Karwei is a Dutch-only store (karwei.nl) -- no multilingual support - The Algolia API key is publicly exposed in Karwei's frontend; if they rotate it, the scraper needs an update - Descriptions come from the search index and may be shorter than the full product page text - Some tile\_attributes may be sparse depending on the product category # Actor input Schema ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): Search for products by name or keyword (e.g., 'verf', 'laminaat', 'boormachine'). Leave empty to browse by category or scrape everything. ## `category` (type: `string`): Filter by product category (e.g., 'Verf', 'Tuin', 'Verlichting', 'Sanitair', 'Vloeren'). Uses the Algolia categories facet. Leave empty for all categories. ## `brand` (type: `string`): Filter by brand (e.g., 'Karwei', 'Levis', 'Bosch', 'Philips', 'Karcher'). Leave empty for all brands. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of products to return. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings. Not strictly required for this site, but recommended for very large runs. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQuery": "verf", "maxResults": 100 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQuery": "verf" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/karwei-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${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 = { "searchQuery": "verf" } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("studio-amba/karwei-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 '{ "searchQuery": "verf" }' | apify call studio-amba/karwei-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=studio-amba/karwei-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Karwei Scraper — Dutch DIY & Home Improvement Products", "description": "Scrape DIY & home improvement products, prices, ratings, stock status, and specs from Karwei.nl. Part of the Intergamma group with 100+ stores in the Netherlands. Supports search, category/brand filtering.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "keUEz9VXHlyCmVHXu" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/studio-amba~karwei-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-studio-amba-karwei-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/studio-amba~karwei-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-studio-amba-karwei-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/studio-amba~karwei-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-studio-amba-karwei-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "searchQuery": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "Search for products by name or keyword (e.g., 'verf', 'laminaat', 'boormachine'). Leave empty to browse by category or scrape everything." }, "category": { "title": "Category", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by product category (e.g., 'Verf', 'Tuin', 'Verlichting', 'Sanitair', 'Vloeren'). Uses the Algolia categories facet. Leave empty for all categories." }, "brand": { "title": "Brand", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by brand (e.g., 'Karwei', 'Levis', 'Bosch', 'Philips', 'Karcher'). Leave empty for all brands." }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of products to return.", "default": 100 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings. Not strictly required for this site, but recommended for very large runs." } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```