# Free Upwork Jobs API — by vibeworker (`vibeworker/upwork-jobs-api`) Actor

Query recent Upwork job listings with built-in AI quality scores. Filter by category, skills, budget, experience level, and quick-win rating. Free: 100 results/day.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/vibeworker/upwork-jobs-api.md
- **Developed by:** [michael watkins](https://apify.com/vibeworker) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Integrations
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% 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

## Free Upwork Jobs API — with AI Scores

The only Upwork job feed with **AI quality scores built in**. Query recent job listings and get `quickWin`, `scopeClarity`, `redFlags`, and `effortHours` on every result — no post-processing required.

Upwork has no public API. This actor queries [Vibeworker](https://tryvibeworker.com), which continuously scrapes and scores new job postings as they go live.

---

### Get your API key

**[→ Get a free API key at tryvibeworker.com/apify](https://tryvibeworker.com/apify)**

Free accounts get **100 job results per day**. Use code **`APIFY`** at checkout for **10% off any annual plan** — annual plans include unlimited API access, webhooks, and real-time Telegram alerts.

---

### What you get

Every job in the dataset includes:

```json
{
  "id": "vw_b797267068b246bfa8da8722",
  "title": "Build a Next.js dashboard with Supabase backend",
  "category": "Web Development",
  "jobType": "fixed",
  "budget": 800,
  "budgetMax": null,
  "experienceLevel": "Intermediate",
  "duration": "Less than 1 month",
  "connects": 11,
  "hoursPerWeek": null,
  "skills": ["Next.js", "TypeScript", "Supabase", "Tailwind CSS"],
  "clientLocation": "United States",
  "clientPaymentVerified": true,
  "clientTotalSpent": 42000,
  "clientHireRate": 78,
  "clientRating": 4.9,
  "clientAvgRate": null,
  "description": "Build a clean admin dashboard...",
  "upworkUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~01abc...",
  "scores": {
    "quickWin": 8,
    "scopeClarity": 9,
    "redFlags": 10,
    "effortHours": 14
  },
  "postedAt": "2026-06-08T09:31:00+00:00",
  "receivedAt": "2026-06-08T09:32:14.000+00:00"
}
````

#### AI score fields

| Field | Range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| `quickWin` | 1–10 | Fixed price + clear scope + completable in one session. Higher = faster money. |
| `scopeClarity` | 1–10 | How precisely the deliverable is defined. Low = scope creep risk. |
| `redFlags` | 1–10 | Absence of bad signals. 10 = clean client. Low = proceed with caution. |
| `effortHours` | hours | Realistic time to complete the job. |

Scores are computed by an LLM the moment a job is posted — they're available on every result with no extra API calls.

***

### Input

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `apiKey` | string | **yes** | — | Your Vibeworker API key |
| `keywords` | string | no | — | Filter by job title (e.g. `react`, `shopify`) |
| `category` | string | no | — | Job category — must match exactly. See full list below. |
| `jobType` | `fixed \| hourly` | no | — | Contract type |
| `experienceLevel` | `Entry Level \| Intermediate \| Expert` | no | — | Client's requested level |
| `minBudget` | number | no | — | Minimum budget in USD |
| `minQuickWin` | number (1–10) | no | — | Minimum Quick Win score. Set to `7` to filter for high-quality quick wins only. |
| `sort` | `newest \| quick_win \| budget` | no | `newest` | Sort order |
| `limit` | number (1–100) | no | `50` | Results per run |

#### Supported categories

`Web Development` · `Mobile Development` · `Ecommerce Development` · `AI & Machine Learning` · `Data Analysis & Testing` · `Scripts & Utilities` · `DevOps & Solution Architecture` · `QA Testing` · `Game Design & Development` · `ERP/CRM Software` · `Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency` · `Web & Mobile Design` · `Graphic, Editorial & Presentation Design` · `Branding & Logo Design` · `Product Design` · `Art & Illustration` · `Video & Animation` · `3D Modeling & CAD` · `Photography` · `Digital Marketing` · `Marketing, PR & Brand Strategy` · `Lead Generation & Telemarketing` · `Social Media Management` · `Market Research & Product Reviews` · `Content Writing` · `Editing & Proofreading Services` · `Translation & Localization Services` · `Virtual Assistance` · `Customer Service & Tech Support` · `Data Entry & Transcription Services` · `Project Management` · `Recruiting & Human Resources` · `Accounting & Bookkeeping` · `Corporate & Contract Law`

***

### Usage examples

#### Find high-quality fixed-price React jobs

```json
{
  "apiKey": "vw_your_key",
  "keywords": "react",
  "jobType": "fixed",
  "minQuickWin": 7,
  "sort": "quick_win",
  "limit": 20
}
```

#### Find well-paying data science jobs for experts

```json
{
  "apiKey": "vw_your_key",
  "category": "Data Science & Analytics",
  "experienceLevel": "Expert",
  "minBudget": 500,
  "sort": "budget",
  "limit": 50
}
```

#### Daily digest of new entry-level jobs

```json
{
  "apiKey": "vw_your_key",
  "experienceLevel": "Entry Level",
  "sort": "newest",
  "limit": 100
}
```

***

### Limits

| | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Results per day | 100 | Unlimited |
| Max per run | 100 | 100 |
| Quota reset | Midnight UTC | — |

The daily quota is per Vibeworker account, not per API key — creating additional keys does not increase your limit.

**[Upgrade for unlimited access →](https://tryvibeworker.com/pricing)** — use code **`APIFY`** for 10% off annual plans.

***

### Why Vibeworker?

- **Real-time data** — jobs are ingested within seconds of posting on Upwork
- **AI scores on every job** — no other Upwork data source provides quality signals
- **Clean, consistent schema** — camelCase fields, no nulls for missing optionals, stable IDs
- **Beyond the API** — the full Vibeworker platform includes a ranked job feed, Telegram alerts, and webhook push notifications for when jobs match your criteria

**[→ tryvibeworker.com](https://tryvibeworker.com)**

# Actor input Schema

## `apiKey` (type: `string`):

Your Vibeworker API key. Get a free key at https://tryvibeworker.com/apify — 100 results/day on free accounts, unlimited on paid plans.

## `keywords` (type: `string`):

Filter by job title keyword (e.g. 'react', 'shopify', 'data entry').

## `category` (type: `string`):

Filter by job category. Must match exactly.

## `jobType` (type: `string`):

Contract type filter.

## `experienceLevel` (type: `string`):

Filter by client's requested experience level.

## `minBudget` (type: `integer`):

Only return jobs with budget at or above this amount.

## `minQuickWin` (type: `integer`):

Only return jobs scoring at or above this Quick Win score (1–10). Quick Win measures: fixed price + clear scope + completable in one session. Set to 7+ to filter for high-quality opportunities.

## `sort` (type: `string`):

How to order results.

## `limit` (type: `integer`):

Number of jobs to return per run (max 100). Each run counts against your daily quota.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "sort": "newest",
  "limit": 50
}
```

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("vibeworker/upwork-jobs-api").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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("vibeworker/upwork-jobs-api").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 '{}' |
apify call vibeworker/upwork-jobs-api --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=vibeworker/upwork-jobs-api",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Free Upwork Jobs API — by vibeworker",
        "description": "Query recent Upwork job listings with built-in AI quality scores. Filter by category, skills, budget, experience level, and quick-win rating. Free: 100 results/day.",
        "version": "0.1",
        "x-build-id": "icKXQWgtFlptgZjpt"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/vibeworker~upwork-jobs-api/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-vibeworker-upwork-jobs-api",
                "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": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/vibeworker~upwork-jobs-api/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-vibeworker-upwork-jobs-api",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$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": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/vibeworker~upwork-jobs-api/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-vibeworker-upwork-jobs-api",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$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": [
                    "apiKey"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "apiKey": {
                        "title": "API Key",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Your Vibeworker API key. Get a free key at https://tryvibeworker.com/apify — 100 results/day on free accounts, unlimited on paid plans."
                    },
                    "keywords": {
                        "title": "Keywords",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Filter by job title keyword (e.g. 'react', 'shopify', 'data entry')."
                    },
                    "category": {
                        "title": "Category",
                        "enum": [
                            "",
                            "Web Development",
                            "Mobile Development",
                            "Ecommerce Development",
                            "AI & Machine Learning",
                            "Data Analysis & Testing",
                            "Scripts & Utilities",
                            "DevOps & Solution Architecture",
                            "QA Testing",
                            "Game Design & Development",
                            "ERP/CRM Software",
                            "Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency",
                            "Web & Mobile Design",
                            "Graphic, Editorial & Presentation Design",
                            "Branding & Logo Design",
                            "Product Design",
                            "Art & Illustration",
                            "Video & Animation",
                            "3D Modeling & CAD",
                            "Photography",
                            "Digital Marketing",
                            "Marketing, PR & Brand Strategy",
                            "Lead Generation & Telemarketing",
                            "Social Media Management",
                            "Market Research & Product Reviews",
                            "Content Writing",
                            "Editing & Proofreading Services",
                            "Translation & Localization Services",
                            "Virtual Assistance",
                            "Customer Service & Tech Support",
                            "Data Entry & Transcription Services",
                            "Project Management",
                            "Recruiting & Human Resources",
                            "Accounting & Bookkeeping",
                            "Corporate & Contract Law",
                            "Performing Arts",
                            "Other - Accounting & Consulting",
                            "Other - Engineering & Architecture",
                            "Other - Design & Creative",
                            "Other - IT & Networking",
                            "Other - Legal",
                            "Other - Sales & Marketing",
                            "Other - Writing"
                        ],
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Filter by job category. Must match exactly."
                    },
                    "jobType": {
                        "title": "Job Type",
                        "enum": [
                            "",
                            "fixed",
                            "hourly"
                        ],
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Contract type filter."
                    },
                    "experienceLevel": {
                        "title": "Experience Level",
                        "enum": [
                            "",
                            "Entry Level",
                            "Intermediate",
                            "Expert"
                        ],
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Filter by client's requested experience level."
                    },
                    "minBudget": {
                        "title": "Minimum Budget (USD)",
                        "minimum": 0,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Only return jobs with budget at or above this amount."
                    },
                    "minQuickWin": {
                        "title": "Minimum Quick Win Score",
                        "minimum": 1,
                        "maximum": 10,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Only return jobs scoring at or above this Quick Win score (1–10). Quick Win measures: fixed price + clear scope + completable in one session. Set to 7+ to filter for high-quality opportunities."
                    },
                    "sort": {
                        "title": "Sort By",
                        "enum": [
                            "newest",
                            "quick_win",
                            "budget"
                        ],
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "How to order results.",
                        "default": "newest"
                    },
                    "limit": {
                        "title": "Results Limit",
                        "minimum": 1,
                        "maximum": 100,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Number of jobs to return per run (max 100). Each run counts against your daily quota.",
                        "default": 50
                    }
                }
            },
            "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
                                    }
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
```