# Aptos Mainnet Transactions Scraper (`parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes Aptos mainnet transactions from any ledger version. Returns each transaction as a flat row with hash, sender, payload, gas used, and timestamp. No API key or node required.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Integrations, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 90.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $7.50 / 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.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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Actors are written with capital "A".

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

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# README

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### Aptos Mainnet Transactions Scraper

**Scrape Aptos mainnet transactions by ledger version, up to a million per run.** Each transaction returns its hash, sender, payload, gas used, and timestamp. No node or API key required. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Running an Aptos full node or parsing the REST API yourself means syncing terabytes of state and writing custom deserializers. This Actor reads the public transaction stream directly, starting from any ledger version you choose, and returns each transaction in one flat, predictable schema. It handles pagination and rate limits so you get clean data without infrastructure work.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Aptos Mainnet for |
|---|---|
| Blockchain analysts | Audit on-chain activity for a specific protocol or wallet address over a date range. |
| DApp developers | Debug user interactions by pulling the raw transaction payloads your frontend submitted. |
| Tax and compliance teams | Reconstruct a wallet's complete transaction history for reporting. |
| Data engineers | Feed a data warehouse with raw Aptos transactions for internal dashboards. |

### What it does

This Actor collects Aptos mainnet transactions from a specified start version and returns each one as a flat row with its hash, sender, payload, gas, and timestamp.

- 🔢 **Version range:** start from any ledger version and pull forward up to your item limit.
- ⚡ **Latest block:** leave the start version empty and the Actor begins at the current chain tip.
- 📦 **Flat output:** every transaction is a single row, ready for CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML export.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Aptos Mainnet data

**📈 Reconstruct wallet history.**

A compliance officer enters a start version near account creation and pulls every transaction touching a known address to build a full activity log.

**🔍 Debug dApp interactions.**

A developer sets the start version to a block before a user's failed transaction and inspects the raw payload to find the root cause.

**📊 Feed an analytics pipeline.**

A data engineer schedules daily runs from the last imported version and loads new transactions into a ClickHouse database for dashboard queries.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No node required** | Reads the public Aptos mainnet feed so you skip syncing and storage. |
| **Fixed schema** | Every transaction arrives with the same fields, regardless of payload type. |
| **Scalable runs** | Pull up to a million transactions in one go for bulk analysis. |

### How it compares

No other Store actor targets Aptos Mainnet the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

| | Aptos Mainnet Transactions Scraper | Build it in-house | By hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Run it now, zero config | Days of engineering | None, but hours per pull |
| When Aptos Mainnet changes | Maintained for you | You fix it | You re-learn the page |
| Proxies, retries, anti-bot | Built in | Your problem | Browser only |
| Output | Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export | Whatever you build | Copy-paste |
| Cost | Pay per result | Engineering time | Analyst hours |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a start ledger version and a maximum item count, and the run stops when either the limit is reached or the chain tip is hit. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.0085 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.85 |
| 1,000 results | $8.50 |
| 10,000 results | $85.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Aptos Mainnet Transactions Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Aptos Mainnet through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that your start version is not ahead of the current chain tip. If you entered a future version, leave the field empty to start from the latest block.

**Why is the run slow?**

The Aptos public endpoint throttles requests. The Actor respects these limits. For sustained high throughput, consider running your own node and using a custom endpoint.

**Why are some payload fields empty?**

Not every transaction includes a payload (e.g., certain system transactions). Empty fields reflect what the chain returned for that version.

**Why did my run stop before reaching max items?**

The Actor stops when it reaches the current chain tip. If you requested more items than exist after your start version, the run ends early.

**Why do I see a 'version not found' error?**

The start version you entered may have been pruned from the public endpoint. Try a more recent version or leave the field empty.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need an Aptos node or API key to use this? | No. The Actor reads from public Aptos mainnet endpoints. You do not need to run a node, register an app, or manage API keys. |
| What does a transaction row include? | Each row contains the transaction hash, sender address, sequence number, payload, gas used, gas unit price, expiration timestamp, and the ledger version it was committed in. |
| How do I start from the latest block? | Leave the start version field empty. The Actor will begin at the current chain tip and work backwards as new blocks are produced. |
| Can I scrape more than a million transactions? | The maximum per run is 1,000,000 items. For larger volumes, run the Actor multiple times, setting the start version to the last version you received plus one. |
| What happens if I hit the rate limit? | The Actor backs off and retries automatically. If the limit persists, the run pauses and resumes when the endpoint accepts requests again. |
| Does this include Move contract events? | The Actor returns the raw transaction. Events emitted during execution are part of the transaction payload and are included in the payload field. |
| Can I filter by sender address? | The Actor pulls all transactions in the version range. Filter by sender after export using your own scripts or spreadsheet tools. |
| Is this mainnet only? | Yes. This Actor targets Aptos mainnet. Testnet and devnet are not supported in this version. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export your dataset to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform. |
| How do I resume an interrupted run? | Check the last successfully scraped version in your dataset, then start a new run with that version as the start version. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Aptos Foundation. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `startVersion` (type: `string`):

Optional ledger version to start from. Leave empty for the latest block.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Free users. Limited to 10 items (preview). Paid users. Optional, max 1,000,000.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# 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 = {
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-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 = { "maxItems": 10 }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-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 '{
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/aptos-mainnet-transactions-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/PIc9ePLRtJyhjfS28/builds/iaBhQtjJIEQjvHgOd/openapi.json