# Acehardware Category Scraper (`getdataforme/acehardware-category-scraper`) Actor

Efficiently scrape Ace Hardware's category pages for product data using keyword searches. Extract detailed info like names, prices, descriptions, and images in structured JSON. Ideal for e-commerce research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis....

- **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/acehardware-category-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, Agents, E-commerce
- **Stats:** 14 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $9.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

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.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Acehardware Category Scraper

Acehardware Category Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to efficiently scrape product data from Ace Hardware's category pages. It allows users to search for specific keywords and retrieve detailed information about products, including names, prices, descriptions, and images. This tool is invaluable for e-commerce professionals, researchers, and businesses needing accurate, up-to-date data from Ace Hardware's online catalog.

### Features

- **Keyword-Based Search**: Easily input search terms to target specific product categories on Ace Hardware.
- **Comprehensive Data Extraction**: Retrieves product details such as titles, prices, availability, and images in a structured format.
- **High Performance**: Utilizes PlaywrightCrawler for fast, reliable scraping with built-in anti-detection measures.
- **Structured Output**: Delivers clean JSON data, ready for integration into databases or analysis tools.
- **Scalable and Reliable**: Handles large volumes of data with error resilience and minimal downtime.
- **Customizable Inputs**: Supports flexible search parameters to refine results.
- **Apify Integration**: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with easy monitoring and export options.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter     | Type   | Required | Description                          | Example     |
|---------------|--------|----------|--------------------------------------|-------------|
| searchKeyword | string | Yes      | Keyword to search for on Ace Hardware categories. | "laptop"    |

### Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide the input in JSON format:

```json
{
  "searchKeyword": "hammer"
}
```

Example output (structured JSON with scraped product data):

```json
[
  {
    "productName": "Stanley Hammer",
    "price": "$19.99",
    "description": "Durable steel hammer for construction.",
    "imageUrl": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
    "availability": "In Stock"
  }
]
```

### Use Cases

- **Market Research**: Analyze product trends and pricing in hardware categories.
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Compare Ace Hardware offerings with competitors.
- **Price Monitoring**: Track price changes for specific items over time.
- **Content Aggregation**: Build databases for e-commerce platforms or blogs.
- **Academic Research**: Study consumer goods availability and descriptions.
- **Business Automation**: Automate inventory checks or supplier data collection.

### Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Acehardware Category 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 Actor outputs data in JSON format, with each item representing a scraped product. Key fields include:

- `productName`: The name of the product.
- `price`: Current price as a string.
- `description`: Brief product description.
- `imageUrl`: URL to the product image.
- `availability`: Stock status (e.g., "In Stock" or "Out of Stock").

Data is returned as an array of objects for easy parsing.

### Support

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

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

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

# Actor input Schema

## `searchKeyword` (type: `string`):

Keyword to search for.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchKeyword": "laptop"
}
```

# 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 = {
    "searchKeyword": "laptop"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/acehardware-category-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 = { "searchKeyword": "laptop" }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("getdataforme/acehardware-category-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 '{
  "searchKeyword": "laptop"
}' |
apify call getdataforme/acehardware-category-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,getdataforme/acehardware-category-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/VkOfhZnFLKLBWQ0yt/builds/MeujVYp5RsfveUUQo/openapi.json