# Acehardware Reviews Scraper (`getdataforme/acehardware-reviews-scraper`) Actor Extract detailed product reviews from Ace Hardware's website using Playwright for robust scraping. Captures ratings, text, photos, and user metadata in clean JSON format.... - **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/acehardware-reviews-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Agents, E-commerce - **Stats:** 5 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars ## 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? Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows. 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. - **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use). - **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`. - **JavaScript/TypeScript projects** — the official [JS/TS client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): `npm install apify-client`. - **Python projects** — the official [Python client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): `pip install apify-client`. - **Any other language** — 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 ## Acehardware Reviews Scraper Acehardware Reviews Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product reviews from Ace Hardware's website. It leverages Playwright for reliable web scraping, capturing comprehensive review data including ratings, text, photos, and user metadata. This tool empowers businesses and researchers to gather authentic customer insights for informed decision-making. ### Features - **Comprehensive Data Extraction**: Scrapes full review details such as ratings, titles, text, submission times, and user information. - **Photo Support**: Includes URLs for review photos in multiple sizes (normal, thumbnail, large). - **Structured Output**: Delivers data in clean JSON format, ready for analysis or integration. - **Reliable Crawling**: Uses Playwright for robust handling of dynamic web content and anti-scraping measures. - **Customizable Inputs**: Accepts specific product URLs with variation codes for targeted scraping. - **High Performance**: Efficiently processes reviews with minimal resource usage. - **Error Handling**: Built-in mechanisms to manage network issues and invalid URLs. ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |-----------|--------|----------|-------------|---------| | startUrls | string | Yes | The URL of the Ace Hardware product page to scrape reviews from. Must match the pattern for a valid product with a variation code. | https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/coolers/hard-sided-coolers/F003712?variationProductCode=8106620 | ### Example Usage To run the Actor, provide the input JSON as follows: ```json { "startUrls": "https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/coolers/hard-sided-coolers/F003712?variationProductCode=8106620" } ``` Example output in JSON format: ```json [ { "productId": "8100124", "productUrl": "https://www.acehardware.com/departments/home-and-decor/kitchen-utensils-and-gadgets/water-bottles-and-travel-mugs/F012141?variationProductCode=8100124", "reviewId": "295533746", "rating": 5, "title": "Love my new yeti", "reviewText": "Absolutely love my custom yeti. Love the new cup with the handle and straw. Been waiting a while for one to come out with that combo to replace my hospital cup I\u2019ve been using for years. But the best part is the incredible detail in the graphics I submitted for the customization. I did not anticipate it to look this good. I am very pleased with it all!", "submissionTime": "2022-12-15T21:46:38.000+00:00", "lastModificationTime": "2025-03-25T04:05:31.000+00:00", "authorId": "zelkxsa4avkauaq89z4ynlurg0", "userNickname": "SandraD714", "userLocation": null, "totalFeedbackCount": 0, "totalPositiveFeedbackCount": 0, "totalNegativeFeedbackCount": 0, "isVerifiedPurchaser": false, "isRecommended": true, "isSyndicated": true, "syndicationSource": "YETI.com", "totalCommentCount": 0, "secondaryRatings": {}, "tagDimensions": {}, "contextDataValues": {}, "badges": {}, "photos": [ { "id": "6919367", "caption": null, "sizes": { "normal": { "Id": "normal", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/5d51aa37-27f5-58d4-ba14-3100dac9e589" }, "thumbnail": { "Id": "thumbnail", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/04777290-1611-5ef9-befc-c4202879c619" }, "large": { "Id": "large", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/8d9a4548-5d00-5652-9182-17706567f9e1" } } }, { "id": "6919368", "caption": null, "sizes": { "normal": { "Id": "normal", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/eb8ef745-4803-5466-8912-be8ed7818f2d" }, "thumbnail": { "Id": "thumbnail", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/e9c0596e-dd58-54e6-bc76-d5b47dc8b206" }, "large": { "Id": "large", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/ed852a29-8c5d-5ed1-bff9-d797eb6a46d1" } } }, { "id": "6919369", "caption": null, "sizes": { "normal": { "Id": "normal", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/f87bacf1-2ad2-55b3-85dc-12d03afd175d" }, "thumbnail": { "Id": "thumbnail", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/3aca1537-6d0d-5f14-adcb-4e9a4f53b3e0" }, "large": { "Id": "large", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/2ee3f6af-18a4-5d99-8864-2a88acc4aedd" } } }, { "id": "6919370", "caption": null, "sizes": { "normal": { "Id": "normal", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/44b9f05f-26e6-5197-bca9-4c98ff3b2c4e" }, "thumbnail": { "Id": "thumbnail", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/f0d9ce82-72b8-5e02-bbda-4241f9de0a01" }, "large": { "Id": "large", "Url": "https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86eWV0aQ/bf9af997-88f8-5907-9620-b0405bbe4409" } } } ], "scrapedAt": "2025-12-18T17:43:18.963Z" } ] ``` ### Use Cases - **Market Research and Analysis**: Analyze customer sentiment and trends for product development. - **Competitive Intelligence**: Compare reviews across similar products to identify strengths and weaknesses. - **Price Monitoring**: Track review volumes and ratings alongside pricing data for dynamic pricing strategies. - **Content Aggregation**: Build databases of user-generated content for marketing or SEO purposes. - **Academic Research**: Study consumer behavior and feedback patterns in retail. - **Business Automation**: Automate review collection for dashboards or reporting tools. ### Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Acehardware Reviews 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 an array of JSON objects, each representing a single review. Key fields include `productId`, `productUrl`, `reviewId`, `rating` (1-5 scale), `title`, `reviewText`, timestamps (`submissionTime`, `lastModificationTime`), user details (`authorId`, `userNickname`, `userLocation`), feedback counts, verification status (`isVerifiedPurchaser`), recommendation flag (`isRecommended`), syndication info, and an array of `photos` with size variants. The `scrapedAt` field indicates when the data was collected. ### 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 ## `startUrls` (type: `string`): URL to start with. ## `maxItems` (type: `number`): Maximum number of items to fetch. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrls": "https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/coolers/hard-sided-coolers/F003712?variationProductCode=8106620", "maxItems": 100 } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "startUrls": "https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/coolers/hard-sided-coolers/F003712?variationProductCode=8106620" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/acehardware-reviews-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "startUrls": "https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/coolers/hard-sided-coolers/F003712?variationProductCode=8106620" } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("getdataforme/acehardware-reviews-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 '{ "startUrls": "https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/coolers/hard-sided-coolers/F003712?variationProductCode=8106620" }' | apify call getdataforme/acehardware-reviews-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,getdataforme/acehardware-reviews-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 ` 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/ufucD1Pma81Dqy1c2/builds/YYYh8k2TPn4H7cwy6/openapi.json