# TikTok Public Playlist Scraper (`w3crawler/tiktok-playlist-scraper`) Actor

Extract public TikTok playlist or profile page metadata, visible links, and visible video URLs from public URLs or usernames.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/w3crawler/tiktok-playlist-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [w3crawler](https://apify.com/w3crawler) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $2.99 / 1,000 playlists

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/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## TikTok Public Playlist Page Scraper

Extract public TikTok playlist or profile-page metadata from public URLs or usernames. The Actor uses a public reader representation first and then direct HTTP, parses title, creator, playlist identifier/title, images, bounded page text, and visible video links, and stores one record per target page.

It does not use cookies, discover every playlist for a profile, fetch each video, or access private content.

### Example input

```json
{
  "playlistUrls": [
    "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/playlist/Cinematic-7509464647364283178"
  ],
  "maxItems": 2
}
```

Profile mode can use usernames:

```json
{
  "usernames": ["natgeo"]
}
```

If no URL or username is supplied, the Actor uses three representative public playlist/profile pages. `maxItems` limits the number of target pages requested.

### Example output

```json
{
  "recordType": "tiktok-playlist",
  "status": "success",
  "dataAvailable": true,
  "source": "tiktok.com",
  "provenance": "public_tiktok_playlist_or_profile_page",
  "sourceTransport": "jina-reader",
  "extractionMethod": "public_page_text_and_post_links",
  "targetUrl": "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/playlist/Cinematic-7509464647364283178",
  "username": "natgeo",
  "playlistId": "Cinematic-7509464647364283178",
  "playlistTitle": "Cinematic",
  "postCount": 2,
  "postsAvailable": true,
  "posts": [
    { "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/video/1234567890", "videoId": "1234567890" }
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z"
}
```

`posts` contains visible public video links found in the page representation. Those videos are not individually fetched. If a page cannot be retrieved, a `tiktok-playlist-access-diagnostic` or request diagnostic is stored and `OUTPUT` reports the failure.

### Input

- `playlistUrls` (array, optional): Public HTTPS TikTok playlist URLs or profile URLs.
- `usernames` (array, optional): Public TikTok usernames, with or without `@`; converted to profile URLs.
- `maxItems` (integer, 1–10): Maximum unique playlist/profile pages to request. Default: `10`.

The historical inputs for playlist IDs, metadata/posts modes, posts-per-playlist, and playlists-per-profile were removed because this implementation does not implement those operations.

### Output and storage

Playlist/profile page records and diagnostics are written to the default dataset. The Output tab links to the dataset and to `OUTPUT` in the default key-value store.

`OUTPUT` contains requested and processed target counts, usable record count, failed target URLs, and final status. It does not claim a count of every video in a playlist.

### Limitations and cost

The Actor makes at most one public reader request and one direct page request per target. TikTok page markup and visible link availability can change. A profile page is represented as a profile-page record; it is not a playlist enumeration. Missing values are omitted.

Apify compute and public HTTP traffic are the main costs. Start with one target and a small `maxItems` value, and avoid high-frequency retries.

### FAQ and disclaimer

#### Does it return every playlist video?

No. It returns only visible public video links found in the retrieved page representation.

#### Why did the transport show `jina-reader`?

The public reader representation is tried first because TikTok may return a challenge or script-heavy page to direct clients. The transport is recorded for traceability.

#### Does it access private profiles?

No. It requests public pages only and does not bypass authentication or access controls.

Use public data for a legitimate purpose, follow TikTok and `r.jina.ai` terms and robots guidance, and review privacy and data-protection obligations. For support, use the Actor Issues tab.

# Actor input Schema

## `playlistUrls` (type: `array`):

Public HTTPS TikTok playlist URLs or profile URLs.

## `usernames` (type: `array`):

Public TikTok usernames, with or without @; converted to public profile URLs.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum unique playlist/profile pages to request.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "playlistUrls": [
    "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/playlist/Cinematic-7509464647364283178"
  ],
  "usernames": [
    "natgeo"
  ],
  "maxItems": 2
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

No description

## `runSummary` (type: `string`):

No description

# 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 = {
    "playlistUrls": [
        "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/playlist/Cinematic-7509464647364283178"
    ],
    "usernames": [
        "natgeo"
    ],
    "maxItems": 2
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("w3crawler/tiktok-playlist-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "playlistUrls": ["https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/playlist/Cinematic-7509464647364283178"],
    "usernames": ["natgeo"],
    "maxItems": 2,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("w3crawler/tiktok-playlist-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "playlistUrls": [
    "https://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo/playlist/Cinematic-7509464647364283178"
  ],
  "usernames": [
    "natgeo"
  ],
  "maxItems": 2
}' |
apify call w3crawler/tiktok-playlist-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,w3crawler/tiktok-playlist-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/WmIegJ8t7brozumUW/builds/ztEdcqJHsSIT8I8kW/openapi.json