# Govuk Articles Info Extractor (`getdataforme/govuk-articles-info-extractor`) Actor

The Govuk Articles Info Parser Spider efficiently extracts and parses data from government articles, ensuring high-quality, accurate information. It offers customizable outputs in JSON, CSV, Excel formats with fast processing and minimal resource usage....

- **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/govuk-articles-info-extractor.md
- **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, Automation, E-commerce
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 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?

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`.
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- **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

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## README.md

### Govuk Articles Info Parser Spider

#### Introduction

The Govuk Articles Info Parser Spider is a powerful tool designed to extract and parse information from government articles. It provides reliable data extraction capabilities for comprehensive analysis and research.

#### Features

- **Data Extraction**: Efficiently parses structured and unstructured data from government articles.
- **High Data Quality**: Ensures accuracy and reliability of extracted information.
- **Performance**: Fast processing with minimal resource usage.
- **Customizable Output**: Supports various output formats like JSON, CSV, Excel.
- **Ease of Use**: User-friendly interface for easy configuration and execution.

#### Input Parameters Table

| Parameter       | Type     | Required | Description                                                                 | Example                      |
|-----------------|----------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| `maxPages`      | Integer  | No       | Maximum number of pages to parse. Default is 1.                             | `"maxPages": 5`              |
| `startUrl`      | String   | Yes      | The starting URL for the spider to begin parsing.                           | `"startUrl": "https://example.com/"` |

#### Example Usage

**Example Input JSON:**

```json
{
  "maxPages": 2,
  "startUrl": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-air-quality-report-2023"
}
```

**Example Output JSON:**

```json
{
  "items": [
    {
      "actorId": "esklMddUsBQa0YILY",
      "runId": "sbC40S0TM4bzTBVYF",
      "title": "UK Air Quality Report 2023",
      "description": "The UK government's annual report on air quality, providing data and analysis on pollution levels across the country.",
      "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-air-quality-report-2023"
    },
    {
      "actorId": "esklMddUsBQa0YILY",
      "runId": "sbC40S0TM4bzTBVYF",
      "title": "Verify your identity for Companies House",
      "description": "Guidance on how to verify your identity with Companies House, including methods and requirements.",
      "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house"
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Use Cases

- **Market Research and Analysis**: Extract data for market insights.
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor competitor activities.
- **Price Monitoring**: Track pricing trends in government reports.
- **Content Aggregation**: Compile information from multiple sources.
- **Academic Research**: Gather data for scholarly studies.
- **Business Automation**: Automate data collection processes.

#### Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Govuk Articles Info Parser Spider" 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 data is structured as an array of items, each containing:

- `actorId`: Identifier for the actor.
- `runId`: Unique run identifier.
- `title`: Title of the article.
- `description`: Brief description of the content.
- `url`: URL to the original article.

### Support

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

- Email: support@getdataforme.com
- Subject line: "custom support"
- Contact form: [Contact Us](https://getdataforme.com/contact/)

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

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# Actor input Schema

## `item_limit` (type: `integer`):

Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "item_limit": 10
}
```

# 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 = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/govuk-articles-info-extractor").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 = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("getdataforme/govuk-articles-info-extractor").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 '{}' |
apify call getdataforme/govuk-articles-info-extractor --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,getdataforme/govuk-articles-info-extractor"
        }
    }
}

```

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/XXeJNdxN6L5gOyXaa/builds/XvC2Q6u1gNLNfkvaq/openapi.json