Amazon Product Scraper

A powerful and efficient web scraper built on the Apify platform that extracts detailed product data from Amazon search results and product pages. Perfect for price monitoring, product research, and market analysis.

Features

• Versatile URL Handling

  • Process Amazon search result pages
  • Extract data from individual product pages
  • Support for both search queries and direct product URLs

• Smart Image Extraction

  • Basic Mode: High-quality main product image
  • Advanced Mode: All available product images with best resolution
  • Automatic image quality selection

• Comprehensive Data Extraction

  • Product title and detailed description
  • Current price with currency information
  • Real-time availability status
  • ASIN identifier
  • Customer ratings and review counts
  • Product features and bullet points
  • High-resolution product images
  • Timestamps for data freshness

• Robust Architecture

  • Built with Playwright for maximum reliability
  • Smart retry mechanism with multiple selectors
  • Automatic handling of layout changes
  • Built-in duplicate detection
  • Configurable request limits

Input Configuration

Configure the scraper using these parameters:

{
    "startUrls": [
        { "url": "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gaming+laptop" }
    ],
    "maxItems": 5,
    "maxPagesPerQuery": 1,
    "useProxy": true,
    "scrapeMultipleImages": false
}

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
startUrls	Array	Amazon search or product URLs	Required
maxItems	Integer	Maximum products to scrape	5
maxPagesPerQuery	Integer	Maximum search pages to process	1
useProxy	Boolean	Enable/disable proxy usage	false
scrapeMultipleImages	Boolean	Extract all available product images	false

Output Format

The actor outputs detailed product information in JSON format. The structure varies based on the scrapeMultipleImages setting:

Basic Output (scrapeMultipleImages: false)

{
    "title": "Example Product",
    "url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0XXXXXXXX",
    "asin": "B0XXXXXXXX",
    "price": 999.99,
    "currency": "$",
    "images": ["https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/main.jpg"],
    "description": "Detailed product description...",
    "features": ["Feature 1", "Feature 2"],
    "rating": 4.5,
    "reviewCount": 1250,
    "availability": "In Stock",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-01T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Advanced Output (scrapeMultipleImages: true)

{
    "title": "Example Product",
    "url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0XXXXXXXX",
    "asin": "B0XXXXXXXX",
    "price": 999.99,
    "currency": "$",
    "images": [
        "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/main.jpg",
        "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/angle1.jpg",
        "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/angle2.jpg"
    ],
    "description": "Detailed product description...",
    "features": ["Feature 1", "Feature 2", "Feature 3"],
    "rating": 4.5,
    "reviewCount": 1250,
    "availability": "In Stock",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-01T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Performance Optimization

The actor includes several features to ensure reliable scraping:

• Anti-Blocking Measures

  • Random delays between requests
  • Browser fingerprint randomization
  • Automatic retry mechanism
  • Smart handling of CAPTCHAs

• Resource Management

  • Concurrent scraping (2 parallel requests)
  • Configurable request timeouts
  • Memory-efficient processing
  • Automatic cleanup

Usage Tips

1. Start Small: Begin with a small maxItems value to test the setup
2. Use Proxies: Enable useProxy for production use to avoid IP blocks
3. Image Settings: Use scrapeMultipleImages: true only when you need all product images
4. Pagination: Adjust maxPagesPerQuery based on your depth requirements
5. Monitor Logs: Check the actor's logs for detailed progress information

Limitations

• Some product data might be unavailable depending on the page layout
• Price and availability may vary based on location/currency
• Access to some products might be restricted
• Rate limiting may apply based on Amazon's policies

Error Handling

The actor implements comprehensive error handling:

• Automatic retries for failed requests
• Detailed error logging
• Screenshot capture for debugging
• Graceful failure recovery

Support

For issues, feature requests, or custom development needs:

1. Check the actor's documentation on Apify
2. Create an issue in the GitHub repository
3. Contact us through Apify's support channels

License

MIT License - feel free to use this actor in your projects!