# CryptoCompare Coin List Scraper (`parseforge/cryptocompare-coins-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes the CryptoCompare coin list with symbol filter and sort order. Returns each coin as a flat row with symbol, name, and sort order. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/cryptocompare-coins-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Other, News
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 89.7% 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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### CryptoCompare Coin List Scraper

**Scrape the full CryptoCompare coin list with symbol, name, and sort order, up to a million coins per run.** No API key or login. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

CryptoCompare's official API needs a key and rate-limits you. This reads the public coin list directly, filtered by symbol and sorted by name, symbol, or CryptoCompare's own order, and returns each match in one fixed schema.

| Who uses it | What they scrape CryptoCompare for |
|---|---|
| Crypto traders | Which coins are listed on CryptoCompare and their ticker symbols |
| Market researchers | A clean list of coin names and symbols for further analysis |
| Data engineers | A scheduled export of the CryptoCompare coin universe into a warehouse |
| App developers | A reference list of coin symbols to power a crypto app |

### What it does

This Actor collects CryptoCompare coin entries by symbol filter and sort order, and returns each one as a flat row.

- 🔍 **Symbol filter:** return only coins whose ticker contains your text, like BTC or USD.
- 🔢 **Sort control:** order results by CryptoCompare's default, coin name, or symbol.
- 📦 **Bulk export:** pull up to 1,000,000 coins in one run and save as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

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

### What you can do with CryptoCompare data

**📋 Build a coin universe.**

A data engineer runs the Actor daily to refresh a table of all CryptoCompare coins for internal dashboards.

**🔎 Filter by symbol.**

A trader enters 'USD' to list every stablecoin and USD pair on CryptoCompare before choosing a market.

**🗂️ Sort for reporting.**

A market researcher sorts coins by name to produce an alphabetical reference for a client report.

**📊 Feed a downstream scraper.**

A developer exports the coin list to CSV and uses the symbols as input for a price scraper.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API key** | Read the public coin list without registering for CryptoCompare's API |
| **One fixed schema** | Every coin comes back with the same fields, ready for your pipeline |
| **Flexible output** | Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify dataset |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses on the CryptoCompare coin list, while the competitor below also scrapes market data like prices and OHLCV.

| Feature | ParseForge | CryptoCompare Market Data Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| Coin list with symbol and name | Yes | Not listed |
| Symbol filter | Yes | Not listed |
| Sort by name or symbol | Yes | Not listed |
| Market data (prices, OHLCV) | No | Yes |
| Exchange rankings | No | Yes |
| No API key required | Yes | Yes |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor with an optional symbol filter and a sort order, and it returns every matching coin from the CryptoCompare list. 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 [CryptoCompare Coin List Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/cryptocompare-coins-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 CryptoCompare 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/cryptocompare-coins-scraper"
```

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

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Your symbol filter may be too specific. Try a shorter substring like 'BTC' instead of 'BTCUSD', or leave the filter empty to get all coins.

**Why did I only get 10 coins?**

Free Apify users are limited to 10 coins per run. Upgrade to a paid plan to increase maxItems up to 1,000,000.

**Why is the sort order not what I expected?**

Check the sortBy input. 'CryptoCompare Sort Order' is the default. Choose 'Coin Name (A-Z)' or 'Symbol (A-Z)' for alphabetical sorting.

**Can I get more fields like price or market cap?**

No. This Actor only returns the coin list fields: symbol, name, and sort order. For market data, use the CryptoCompare Market Data Scraper.

**Why does the run fail with a timeout?**

If you set maxItems very high, the run may take longer. Try a smaller maxItems or run on a higher-memory plan.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a CryptoCompare API key? | No. This Actor reads the public coin list directly, so no key or login is required. |
| How many coins can I scrape? | Free Apify users can scrape up to 10 coins per run. Paid users can set maxItems up to 1,000,000. |
| What does each result contain? | Each row includes the coin's symbol, name, and sort order as returned by CryptoCompare, in a flat JSON structure. |
| Can I filter by symbol? | Yes. Use the symbol input to return only coins whose ticker contains your text, such as BTC or USD. |
| Can I sort the results? | Yes. Choose CryptoCompare's default sort order, coin name A-Z, or symbol A-Z. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export the dataset to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform. |
| Is this the same as the CryptoCompare Market Data Scraper? | No. That Actor scrapes market data like prices and OHLCV. This Actor scrapes only the coin list with symbol, name, and sort order. |
| Can I schedule this Actor? | Yes. Use Apify schedules to run it daily or weekly and keep your coin list up to date. |
| Does it work with the Apify API? | Yes. You can run it programmatically via the Apify API and get results as JSON. |
| What if I get no results? | Check your symbol filter. If it is too specific, no coins will match. Try a shorter substring or leave it empty. |

### 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 CryptoCompare. 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

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

Free users: 10. Paid users: optional, max 1,000,000.

## `symbol` (type: `string`):

Filter by ticker symbol contains (e.g. BTC, USD). Empty for all.

## `sortBy` (type: `string`):

Sort By

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "sortBy": "sortOrder"
}
```

# 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/cryptocompare-coins-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/cryptocompare-coins-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/cryptocompare-coins-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/cryptocompare-coins-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/oiApS96P62c97QCqM/builds/YrOyy5bVqvSApvNiO/openapi.json