# GAMMA Scraper — Belgian DIY & Home Improvement Products & Pr... (`studio-amba/gamma-scraper`) Actor

Scrape DIY & home improvement products, prices, ratings, stock status, and specs from Gamma.be. Part of the Intergamma group with 80+ stores in Belgium. Supports search, category/brand filtering, and bilingual output (NL/FR).

- **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/gamma-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 1 monthly users, 96.4% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 result scrapeds

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

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# README

## GAMMA Scraper -- Belgian DIY & Home Improvement Data

Extract product data, prices, ratings, stock status, and technical specs from gamma.be -- Belgium's popular DIY retailer with 80+ stores, part of the Intergamma group. Bilingual output in Dutch and French.

### What is GAMMA Scraper?

GAMMA is one of Belgium's go-to DIY chains, particularly strong in the Flemish market. With a product catalog spanning power tools, paint, flooring, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and garden supplies, it serves both weekend renovators and serious home builders. This scraper taps directly into GAMMA's Algolia product index, which means fast, structured data extraction without browser overhead.

Use cases where this actor delivers value:

- **Price monitoring across Belgian DIY chains** -- Track GAMMA's pricing against Brico, Hubo, and other Belgian competitors to spot promotions, price drops, and seasonal trends
- **Product catalog analysis** -- Map GAMMA's full assortment by category, brand, and price tier for market research or supplier negotiations
- **Competitive intelligence for the Intergamma group** -- Compare GAMMA Belgium's catalog and pricing with Praxis (Netherlands) to understand group-wide pricing strategy
- **Stock availability tracking** -- Monitor which products are in stock versus temporarily unavailable, useful for procurement planning
- **Brand shelf-share analysis** -- Measure presence for specific brands like Bosch, Levis, Karcher, or Philips across GAMMA's entire catalog

### What data does GAMMA Scraper extract?

- 🔨 **Product name** -- Full product title in Dutch or French
- 💰 **Price & discounts** -- Current price, original price, and discount percentage
- 🏷️ **Brand** -- Manufacturer or brand name (e.g., Bosch, GAMMA, Levis)
- 📦 **Stock status** -- Whether the product is currently in stock
- ⭐ **Ratings & reviews** -- Star rating and total review count
- 🖼️ **Product image** -- Primary image URL
- 📐 **Technical specs** -- Key-value pairs from product attributes (color, unit type, dimensions)
- 🔗 **Product URL** -- Direct link to the product page on gamma.be
- 📂 **Category hierarchy** -- Full category path (e.g., Verf > Binnenverf > Muurverf)
- 🏗️ **Product identifiers** -- EAN barcode, SKU, and internal product ID
- 🌐 **Language** -- Data language indicator (nl or fr)

### How to scrape GAMMA

Configure the actor with any combination of these inputs:

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `searchQuery` | String | Search by keyword -- e.g., `"verf"`, `"laminaat"`, `"boormachine"` |
| `category` | String | Filter by category -- e.g., `"Verf"`, `"Tuin"`, `"Verlichting"`, `"Sanitair"` |
| `brand` | String | Filter by brand -- e.g., `"Bosch"`, `"Levis"`, `"GAMMA"`, `"Philips"` |
| `maxResults` | Integer | Maximum products to return (default: 100, max: 50,000) |
| `language` | String | `"nl"` (Dutch, default) or `"fr"` (French) |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | Optional proxy settings for very large runs |

**Tips:**

- Leave `searchQuery` empty and set only a `category` to browse an entire product category
- Combine `category` + `brand` for targeted extraction (e.g., all Bosch products in "Gereedschap")
- The bilingual support means you can extract the same catalog in both Dutch and French
- No proxy is needed for normal runs -- the scraper hits GAMMA's search API directly

### Output

Each scraped product returns a structured JSON object:

```json
{
    "name": "Bosch accu schroefboormachine EasyDrill 18V-40",
    "brand": "Bosch",
    "price": 79.99,
    "currency": "EUR",
    "url": "https://www.gamma.be/nl/assortiment/bosch-accu-schroefboormachine-easydrill-18v-40/p/B604732",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-04-03T09:15:00.000Z",
    "discount": "-25%",
    "ean": "3165140953160",
    "sku": "B604732",
    "productId": "B604732",
    "inStock": true,
    "rating": 4.5,
    "reviewCount": 67,
    "imageUrl": "https://static.karwei.nl/dam/B604732/22",
    "description": "De Bosch EasyDrill 18V-40 is een compacte accuboormachine voor boor- en schroefwerkzaamheden in hout, metaal en kunststof.",
    "specs": {
        "Kleur": "Groen",
        "Eenheid": "stuk"
    },
    "category": "Accuboormachines",
    "categories": ["Gereedschap", "Elektrisch gereedschap", "Accuboormachines"],
    "language": "nl"
}
```

A paint product example:

```json
{
    "name": "Levis Ambiance muurverf extra mat wit 2,5L",
    "brand": "Levis",
    "price": 34.99,
    "currency": "EUR",
    "url": "https://www.gamma.be/nl/assortiment/levis-ambiance-muurverf-extra-mat-wit/p/B501884",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-04-03T09:15:00.000Z",
    "ean": "5410091346170",
    "sku": "B501884",
    "productId": "B501884",
    "inStock": true,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "reviewCount": 203,
    "imageUrl": "https://static.karwei.nl/dam/B501884/22",
    "category": "Muurverf",
    "categories": ["Verf", "Binnenverf", "Muurverf"],
    "language": "nl"
}
```

### How much does it cost?

GAMMA Scraper uses direct API calls (no browser), making it one of the cheapest DIY scrapers to run.

| Scenario | Products | Est. cost |
|----------|----------|-----------|
| Quick brand scan | 100 | ~$0.22 |
| Full category export | 1,000 | ~$2.02 |
| Entire catalog snapshot | 10,000 | ~$20.02 |
| Weekly price monitoring | 5,000/week | ~$40/month |

It costs $0.02 per run plus $0.002 per product scraped. No residential proxy is needed. Usage cost only settles once a run reports SUCCEEDED.

### Can I integrate?

Export your data in any format Apify supports:

- **JSON, CSV, Excel** -- Download directly from the dataset
- **Google Sheets** -- Automatic sync via Apify integration
- **Webhooks** -- Trigger actions when a run completes
- **API** -- Access results programmatically (see below)
- **Zapier / Make** -- Connect to 5,000+ apps
- **Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage** -- Push results to cloud storage

### Can I use it as an API?

Call the actor programmatically using the Apify API client:

**Python:**

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run = client.actor("studio-amba/gamma-scraper").call(run_input={
    "searchQuery": "boormachine",
    "brand": "Bosch",
    "maxResults": 50,
    "language": "nl"
})

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(f"{item['name']} - EUR {item['price']}")
```

**JavaScript:**

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('studio-amba/gamma-scraper').call({
    searchQuery: 'boormachine',
    brand: 'Bosch',
    maxResults: 50,
    language: 'nl',
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);
```

### FAQ

**Can I scrape all GAMMA products at once?**
Yes. Leave `searchQuery` empty with no category or brand filter, set `maxResults` to 50000, and the actor will page through the entire catalog. Expect 15,000-25,000 products depending on current assortment.

**What is the difference between Dutch and French output?**
Both languages return the same products -- GAMMA Belgium serves both the Flemish and Walloon markets. The `language` setting changes product names, descriptions, and category labels. Prices and stock status are identical.

**How does GAMMA relate to Praxis and Karwei?**
GAMMA Belgium is part of the Intergamma group (Maxeda DIY Group). Praxis operates in the Netherlands. The stores share some private-label products but maintain separate pricing and assortments. Use both scrapers for cross-border comparison.

**Does this actor work for GAMMA Netherlands (gamma.nl)?**
No, this scraper targets gamma.be (Belgium) specifically. The Dutch GAMMA site uses different infrastructure. For Dutch DIY data, use the Praxis Scraper instead.

**How fresh is the pricing data?**
Data is fetched live from GAMMA's product index at the time of each run. Prices reflect the current online price including any active promotions.

**Can I filter by price range?**
Not directly through input parameters. Scrape the products you need and filter the output dataset by price in your downstream pipeline.

### Limitations

- Targets gamma.be (Belgium) only -- not gamma.nl (Netherlands)
- Specs are limited to tile-level attributes (basic dimensions, color, unit). Full technical specifications would require visiting individual product detail pages.
- Category and brand filters use exact string matching from GAMMA's Algolia facets. Check the site for exact category and brand names.
- Stock status reflects online availability, not individual store inventory
- Data is scraped from the public website and may change without notice

### Other DIY & home improvement scrapers

Building a complete picture of the European DIY market? Check out these related scrapers:

- **[Brico Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/brico-scraper)** -- Belgium's largest DIY chain (Colruyt group)
- **[Hubo Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/hubo-scraper)** -- Belgian neighborhood DIY stores
- **[Praxis Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/praxis-scraper)** -- Netherlands, Maxeda DIY Group
- **[Leroy Merlin Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/leroymerlin-scraper)** -- France's largest DIY retailer
- **[Castorama Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/castorama-scraper)** -- France, Kingfisher group
- **[OBI Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/obi-scraper)** -- Germany's leading DIY chain
- **[Hornbach Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/hornbach-scraper)** -- German/EU DIY megastore for pros
- **[Bauhaus Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/bauhaus-scraper)** -- German/EU hardware & DIY
- **[Toom Scraper](https://apify.com/studio-amba/toom-scraper)** -- Germany, REWE group DIY

### Your feedback

Found a bug? Need a feature? Have a question about the data? Open an issue on the actor's page or reach out through Apify. Your feedback helps improve the scraper for everyone.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQuery` (type: `string`):

Search for products by name or keyword (e.g., 'verf', 'laminaat', 'boormachine'). Leave empty to browse by category or scrape everything.

## `category` (type: `string`):

Filter by product category (e.g., 'Verf', 'Tuin', 'Verlichting', 'Sanitair', 'Vloeren'). Uses the Algolia categories facet. Leave empty for all categories.

## `brand` (type: `string`):

Filter by brand (e.g., 'GAMMA', 'Levis', 'Bosch', 'Philips', 'Karcher'). Leave empty for all brands.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of products to return.

## `language` (type: `string`):

Language for product data. Dutch and French return the same products with localized names and descriptions.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings. Not strictly required for this site, but recommended for very large runs.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "maxResults": 100,
  "language": "nl",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "BE"
  }
}
```

# 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 = {
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "BE"
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/gamma-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 = { "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "BE",
    } }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("studio-amba/gamma-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 '{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "BE"
  }
}' |
apify call studio-amba/gamma-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,studio-amba/gamma-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/cw9U8VC2eFX2AQX9t/builds/qw7WSc1ouG0gXNKTu/openapi.json