# ArtifactHub Helm Charts Scraper (`parseforge/artifacthub-helm-charts-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes ArtifactHub package metadata by search term, kind, and publisher status. Returns each package as a flat row with versions, stars, security reports, and repository links.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/artifacthub-helm-charts-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $19.00 / 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.
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

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

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# README

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### ArtifactHub Helm Charts Scraper

**Scrape Helm charts and cloud-native package metadata from ArtifactHub by search term, kind, or publisher status.** Each package row includes its versions, stars, security reports, and repository links. No API key required. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

ArtifactHub's web UI is great for browsing, but manually collecting metadata on hundreds of Helm charts, OPA policies, or Falco rules is slow and error-prone. This Actor reads the public search index directly, letting you filter by package kind, official status, and verified publisher, then returns every match in a clean, flat schema. It is built for platform teams, security auditors, and anyone who needs a structured inventory of the cloud-native ecosystem.

| Who uses it | What they scrape ArtifactHub for |
|---|---|
| Platform engineers | Building an internal catalog of approved Helm charts for their developer portal. |
| Security auditors | Checking which packages in their cluster have signed containers or known vulnerabilities. |
| DevOps researchers | Tracking the popularity and release cadence of cloud-native tools over time. |
| ISVs | Monitoring competitor packages and their publisher reputation on ArtifactHub. |

### What it does

This Actor collects ArtifactHub package metadata by search query and optional filters, and returns each package as a flat row with its versions, stars, publisher, and security signals.

- 🔎 **Full-text search:** Find packages by name or keyword, like nginx, postgres, or prometheus.
- 📦 **Kind filter:** Narrow results to a specific type, such as Helm charts, OPA policies, or KEDA scalers.
- ✅ **Publisher filters:** Restrict results to only official or verified publishers for trusted sources.
- 📊 **Structured output:** Every package is a flat row with versions, stars, repository links, and security reports.

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

### What you can do with ArtifactHub data

**📋 Build an internal Helm chart catalog.**

A platform team scrapes all official Helm charts weekly to populate their Backstage developer portal with a curated, searchable service catalog.

**🛡️ Audit package security posture.**

A security engineer runs the Actor with a verified publisher filter to list every signed package, then cross-references the container images against their vulnerability scanner.

**📈 Track cloud-native tool adoption.**

A researcher scrapes all packages in the monitoring category monthly to plot star counts and release frequency, identifying which tools are gaining traction.

**🔔 Monitor competitor releases.**

An ISV scrapes packages matching a competitor's name daily to get an alert when a new version or a new package appears on ArtifactHub.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **Package metadata** | Name, display name, description, and home URL for each package. |
| **Version history** | The latest version string and the full version list. |
| **Publisher info** | Publisher name, official status, and verified publisher badge. |
| **Security signals** | Container image security reports and signing status. |
| **Community signals** | Star count and repository links for each package. |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses on a fast, filter-first search with official and verified publisher toggles, while the alternatives below offer broader package-type coverage or security monitoring.

| Feature | ParseForge | Artifact Hub Packages Scraper | ArtifactHub Scraper | Helm Chart & Kubernetes Security Monitor (Artifact Hub) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-text search | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Filter by package kind | Yes, 15 kinds | Not listed | Yes, 15+ kinds | Not listed |
| Official publisher filter | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Verified publisher filter | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Container image security reports | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Continuous CVE alerting | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor with a search term and optional filters for package kind, official status, and verified publisher. Filters run as each package is read so only matches reach your dataset. 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: **$0.021 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $2.10 |
| 1,000 results | $21.00 |
| 10,000 results | $210.00 |

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 [ArtifactHub Helm Charts Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/artifacthub-helm-charts-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 ArtifactHub 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/artifacthub-helm-charts-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 search term is not too restrictive. Try a broader keyword or leave the search field blank. Also verify that your kind, official, and verified publisher filters are not conflicting.

**The run stopped at 10 items but I need more.**

Free Apify accounts are limited to 10 items for preview. Upgrade to a paid plan and increase the maxItems field to collect up to 1,000,000 packages.

**Some packages are missing security reports.**

Security reports are only available when the package publisher has uploaded them to ArtifactHub. The field will be empty if no report exists for that package.

**The output has too many columns I don't need.**

Use Apify's dataset export feature to select only the columns you want before downloading to CSV or Excel.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I scrape all packages without a search term? | Yes. Leave the search field blank and set a high maxItems value to return all available packages from the ArtifactHub index. |
| What package kinds can I filter by? | You can filter by 15 kinds including Helm charts, Falco rules, OPA policies, OLM operators, KEDA scalers, Tekton tasks, and more. Leave the kind filter blank to return any type. |
| Does this Actor include container image security reports? | Yes. The output includes security report summaries and signing status for the container images referenced by each package, when available. |
| How do I get only official or verified packages? | Set the 'Official only' or 'Verified publisher only' boolean filters to true in the input. You can combine both to get the most trusted subset. |
| Do I need an ArtifactHub account or API key? | No. This Actor reads the public search endpoint and requires no registration, authentication, or API key. |
| What format is the output in? | The default dataset is a flat JSON array. You can export it to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify Console. |
| Can I get the full version history for a chart? | Yes. Each row includes the latest version and an array of all available versions for that package. |
| Is there a rate limit? | The Actor respects ArtifactHub's public rate limits. On a paid Apify plan, you can scale up to a million items per run. |
| Can I schedule this to run automatically? | Yes. Use Apify's scheduler to run the Actor hourly, daily, or weekly and keep your dataset fresh. |

### 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 CNCF. 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

## `search` (type: `string`):

Full-text search query (nginx, postgres, prometheus). Leave blank to return all packages.

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

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

## `kind` (type: `string`):

Filter by package kind. Leave blank for any.

## `official` (type: `boolean`):

Limit to packages from official publishers.

## `verifiedPublisher` (type: `boolean`):

Limit to packages from verified publishers.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "search": "nginx",
  "maxItems": 10,
  "kind": "",
  "official": false,
  "verifiedPublisher": false
}
```

# Actor output Schema

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

Scraped records.

# 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/artifacthub-helm-charts-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/artifacthub-helm-charts-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/artifacthub-helm-charts-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/artifacthub-helm-charts-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/Q0PGoH38XtahFNweC/builds/ItCtUBTbx8DhP3DcA/openapi.json