Kickstarter Discovery Scraper

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The Kickstarter Discovery Scraper is a powerful tool designed to extract detailed project data from Kickstarter based on your search criteria. Whether you're conducting market research, analyzing trends, or gathering competitive intelligence, this Actor provides reliable and comprehensive data to meet your needs.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes detailed project information including funding status, creator details, and more.
• Customizable Search: Tailor your search with specific keywords to find projects that matter to you.
• High Data Quality: Ensures accurate and up-to-date information from Kickstarter.
• Proxy Support: Uses Apify's residential proxies to avoid IP bans and ensure smooth scraping.
• Scalable: Efficiently handles large volumes of data with ease.
• User-Friendly: Simple setup and configuration for quick deployment.
• Versatile Output: Export data in multiple formats including JSON, CSV, and Excel.

Input Parameters

Example Input JSON

{
"searchQuery":"magic",
"maxItems":100,
"proxyConfiguration":{
"useApifyProxy":true,
"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"],
"apifyProxyCountry":"US"
}
}

Example Output JSON

[
{
"id":947243722,
"name":"Dungeon Treats: The Ultimate D&D Candy Kit",
"blurb":"Bring your table-top RPG to life with magical, edible creations using this All-In-One Candy Kit",
"goal":5000,
"pledged":109116,
"state":"successful",
"country":"US",
"currency":"USD",
"deadline":1726753613,
"backers_count":606,
"creator":{
"id":526266541,
"name":"The 3D Food Company"
},
"location":{
"name":"Sunny Isles Beach, FL"
},
"category":{
"name":"Food"
},
"urls":{
"web":{
"project":"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the3dfoodcompany/dungeon-treats-the-ultimate-dungeons-and-dragons-candy-kit"
}
}
}
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Identify trends and successful projects in your industry.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' crowdfunding activities.
• Price Monitoring: Track funding goals and pledged amounts for similar projects.
• Content Aggregation: Gather data for blogs, articles, or reports.
• Academic Research: Analyze crowdfunding dynamics and project success factors.
• Business Automation: Integrate Kickstarter data into your business workflows.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Kickstarter Discovery Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array where each object represents a Kickstarter project. Key fields include id, name, blurb, goal, pledged, state, country, currency, deadline, backers_count, creator, location, category, and urls. This structure provides a comprehensive view of each project.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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