# Viagogo Category Parser Spider (`getdataforme/viagogo-category-parser-spider`) Actor Extract and parse event categories from Viagogo with this Apify Actor. Scrape IDs, names, and URLs for structured data analysis. Features high reliability, scalability, and flexible inputs. Ideal for market research and business automation. No coding needed. - **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/viagogo-category-parser-spider.md - **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Other - **Stats:** 3 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 ### Description Extract and parse event categories from Viagogo with this Apify Actor. Scrape IDs, names, and URLs for structured data analysis. Features high reliability, scalability, and flexible inputs. Ideal for market research and business automation. No coding needed. *** ## Viagogo Category Parser Spider The Viagogo Category Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract and parse category data from Viagogo, a leading ticket marketplace. It efficiently scrapes category information, including IDs, names, and URLs, enabling users to gather structured data for analysis and integration. This tool is ideal for developers and businesses seeking automated access to Viagogo's event categories without manual browsing. ### Features - **Comprehensive Category Extraction**: Scrapes all available event categories from Viagogo, including nested subcategories for complete coverage. - **High-Reliability Data**: Ensures accurate and up-to-date category information with built-in error handling and retries. - **Fast and Scalable**: Optimized for performance, handling multiple URLs concurrently to process large datasets quickly. - **Flexible Input Options**: Accepts custom URLs for targeted scraping, allowing users to focus on specific sections of the site. - **Structured JSON Output**: Delivers clean, machine-readable data ready for integration into databases, APIs, or analytics tools. - **Apify Integration**: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with easy monitoring, logging, and export capabilities. - **No Coding Required**: User-friendly interface for non-technical users to configure and run extractions effortlessly. ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |-----------|------|----------|-------------|---------| | Urls | array | No | A list of URLs to scrape for categories. Must be valid HTTP/HTTPS URLs. Defaults to the Viagogo homepage if not provided. | \["https://www.viagogo.com/", "https://www.viagogo.com/Concert-Tickets"] | ### Example Usage To run the Viagogo Category Parser Spider, provide input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example: ```json { "Urls": [ "https://www.viagogo.com/" ] } ``` The Actor will process the URLs and output category data like this: ```json [ { "category_id": 259827, "category_name": "Rock Music", "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Concert-Tickets/Rock-Music", "actor_id": "tNBncCdTlGD8OR6Nh", "run_id": "MdMYOxPm5LjoKoEgm" }, { "category_id": 1007, "category_name": "Soccer", "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Soccer", "actor_id": "tNBncCdTlGD8OR6Nh", "run_id": "MdMYOxPm5LjoKoEgm" }, { "category_id": 421995, "category_name": "Formula 1", "url": "https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/Sports-and-Outdoors/Formula-1-Tickets", "actor_id": "tNBncCdTlGD8OR6Nh", "run_id": "MdMYOxPm5LjoKoEgm" } ] ``` ### Use Cases - **Market Research**: Analyze event category trends to identify popular genres and plan marketing strategies. - **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor Viagogo's category structure to benchmark against competitors. - **Price Monitoring**: Combine with ticket data to track pricing across categories for dynamic pricing models. - **Content Aggregation**: Build databases of event categories for content management systems or recommendation engines. - **Academic Research**: Study event distribution patterns for sociological or economic studies. - **Business Automation**: Automate data feeds for CRM systems or e-commerce platforms integrating ticket sales. ### Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Viagogo Category 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 Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a category. Key fields include: - `category_id`: A unique numerical identifier for the category. - `category_name`: The human-readable name of the category (e.g., "Rock Music"). - `url`: The direct URL to the category page on Viagogo. - `actor_id`: The ID of the running Actor instance. - `run_id`: The ID of the specific run for tracking purposes. This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration with other tools. ### 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 ## `Urls` (type: `array`): The urls for the spider. ## Actor input object example ```json { "Urls": [ "https://www.viagogo.com/" ] } ``` # 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 = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/viagogo-category-parser-spider").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 = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("getdataforme/viagogo-category-parser-spider").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/viagogo-category-parser-spider --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,getdataforme/viagogo-category-parser-spider" } } } ``` 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/uyo4aezh6XMHRCkpJ/builds/acfqoQDlQPPNhIBb2/openapi.json