VS Code Extensions Scraper - Marketplace Data & Analytics API
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VS Code Extensions Scraper - Marketplace Data & Analytics API
Extract VS Code extensions with install counts, ratings, publisher info, and trending data. Search by keyword, browse categories, or track publishers. Get extension analytics for market research, competitor tracking, and developer tool discovery. Fast, reliable, pay-per-result.
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Extract VS Code extensions with install counts, ratings, publisher info, and trending data. Search by keyword, browse categories, or track publishers. Get extension analytics for market research, competitor tracking, and developer tool discovery. Fast, reliable, pay-per-result.
What you get
- Clean, validated JSON ready for your pipeline
- Pre-built dataset Overview in the Apify Console for instant inspection
- Reliable & maintained — patched whenever the source changes
Why this actor (vs. alternatives)
| Build your own | Generic scraper | This actor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | You patch every change | Often broken | Patched continuously |
| Structured output | Manual parsing | Inconsistent | Validated schema |
| Setup time | Days | Hours | Minutes |
| Pay only for results | N/A | Varies | Yes (pay-per-use) |
Input
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
scrapeMode | string | What type of extensions to scrape Options: popular, trending, search, category, publisher |
searchQuery | string | Search term for finding extensions (required for search mode) |
category | string | Category name (required for category mode) Options: Programming Languages, Snippets, Linters, Themes, Debuggers, Formatters |
publisher | string | Publisher ID (required for publisher mode) |
sortBy | string | How to sort results Options: InstallCount, Rating, PublishedDate, LastUpdatedDate, Name |
trendingPeriod | string | Time period for trending extensions (only for trending mode) Options: daily, weekly, monthly |
maxResults | integer | Maximum number of extensions to scrape |
Example Input
Use cases
- Sales / lead-gen — find companies using (or missing) a technology
- Competitive intel — analyze competitors' tech and packages
- Developer tools — enrich product analytics with ecosystem data
- Market research — track technology adoption trends
- Security / due diligence — audit external tech footprints
Pricing
Pay-Per-Event:
- $0.0025 per result
- $0.00005 actor-start fee
Example runs
| Use case | Results | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quick scan | 100 | $0.25 |
| Standard run | 500 | $1.25 |
| Bulk dataset | 2,000 | $5.00 |
FAQ
Q: How fresh is the data?
A: Real-time — every run fetches live from the source.
Q: Do I pay for failed or empty runs?
A: You pay per result returned, plus a tiny actor-start fee.
Q: Can I schedule recurring runs?
A: Yes — use the Apify Console scheduler for daily/weekly automation.
Q: Can I export the data?
A: Yes — JSON, CSV, Excel, and API access are all supported by Apify.
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Legal & compliance
This actor retrieves publicly accessible data only. You are responsible for respecting the source's Terms of Service, honoring robots.txt, and complying with GDPR / applicable regulations for any personal data.
Support & feature requests
Open an issue on the Actor page or contact via Apify Console messaging. Custom features welcome.
