SCRAPING API FAQ
Questions before your first request.
The short version: you integrate an endpoint; we operate and maintain the scraper behind it.
API access
Using the scraping APIs
What does a scraping API do?
You send a URL, query or source identifier to an endpoint. The API loads the source, extracts the relevant values and returns normalized JSON instead of raw HTML. Your application works with a documented response rather than browser automation and page selectors.
Do I need to manage proxies, browsers or CAPTCHAs?
No. We manage browser execution, proxy rotation, retries and source-specific anti-bot handling behind the endpoint. You remain responsible for sending valid input, handling the returned data and using it in line with the source and applicable rules.
How do I get access?
Open the scraping API catalog and choose the source you need. Each listed API links to its RapidAPI page, where you can review the available endpoints, subscribe to a plan and obtain credentials. If the source is not listed, send us representative URLs for a feasibility check.
What response formats are available?
Listed APIs return structured JSON using the schema shown in their endpoint documentation. A custom project can also use scheduled files or another agreed delivery method when request-response access is not the right fit. The delivery method should be decided from the update frequency, volume and way your system consumes the data.
Operation
Reliability and maintenance
What happens when a source website changes?
We monitor active scrapers and update extraction logic when a source changes its layout or delivery mechanism. We keep the API response schema stable whenever the underlying data still exists, so a page redesign does not automatically require changes in your integration. A major source change can still temporarily affect availability or individual fields.
How fresh is the data?
Freshness depends on the endpoint and the source. Some endpoints extract data when you make the request, while custom projects can use an hourly, daily or another scheduled refresh. Choose the cadence from how quickly the source changes and how current the data must be for your use case.
How is request volume handled?
Choose a plan that covers your expected monthly request count. For sustained high volume or traffic spikes, share both the average volume and expected peak rate so throughput and concurrency can be sized correctly. Contact us before launch if the workload is significantly bursty or business-critical.
What should my integration do when a request fails?
Record the endpoint, HTTP status, timestamp and a sanitized response before retrying. Retry transient failures with a delay rather than immediately sending an unlimited number of requests, and do not retry permanent input errors without correcting the request. If the problem persists, send those details to support without API keys or personal data.
Custom sources
A website that is not listed
Can you build an API for another website?
Often, yes, but feasibility depends on the source, the required fields and the expected workload. Send two or three representative URLs, the exact output fields, update frequency and monthly volume. We will check whether the data can be extracted reliably and propose a dedicated endpoint when the requirements are viable.
Can I see a sample before committing?
For a custom source, we can confirm the expected response structure against representative URLs before the full integration. Provide one typical page, any important edge case and the fields you expect in the result. The sample is most useful for validating field availability and response shape, not production throughput.