# Dark Web Scraper (`epctex/darkweb-scraper`) Actor
Uncover valuable insights with our Dark Web Scraper. Extract sensitive data, including crypto wallets, API keys, emails, phone numbers, and more, from the depths of the Dark Web. You can specify search terms, and customize and retrieve OSINT data out of the box.
- **URL**: https://apify.com/epctex/darkweb-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [epctex](https://apify.com/epctex) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, News
- **Stats:** 1,772 total users, 13 monthly users, 89.2% runs succeeded, 57 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars
## Pricing
$15.00/month + usage
To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors
## What's an Apify Actor?
Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".
## How to integrate an Actor?
If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.
In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):
```bash
npm install apify-client
```
In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md):
```bash
pip install apify-client
```
In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):
````bash
# MacOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash
# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash
In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md).
If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).
For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.
For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).
# README
## Actor - Dark Web Scraper
### Dark Web Scraper
This actor allows you to scrape Dark Web sites. Within the OSINT support, you can use this actor to find sensitive information.
The Dark Web data scraper supports the following features:
- Search any keyword - You can search any keyword you would like to have and get the results.
- Scrape sensitive information - Scrape any sensitive information like emails, phones, API Keys, or crypto wallets from Dark Web.
- Scrape TOR - Since the actor supports TOR proxy, you can scrape any information up to your needs.
- Customizable - If you are looking for specific data, you can develop your function and integrate it into the scraper.
### Bugs, fixes, updates, and changelog
This scraper is under active development. If you have any feature requests you can create an issue from [here](https://github.com/epctex-support/darkweb-scraper/issues).
### Input Parameters
The input of this scraper should be JSON containing the list of pages on the Dark Web that should be visited. Possible fields are:
- `search`: (Optional) (String) Keyword that you want to search on Dark Web
- `startUrls`: (Optional) (Array) List of Dark Web URLs.
- `maxDepth`: (Optional) (Number) Maximum depth the scraper will dive into. If you want to scrape a Dark Web site in a very superficial way, you can set this with a low number.
- `maxPages`: (Optional) (Number) You can limit scraped pages. This should be useful when you search through the big websites.
- `maxItems`: (Optional) (Number) You can limit scraped items. This should be useful when you search through the big lists or search results.
- `extendOutputFunction`: (Optional) (String) Function that takes a JQuery handle ($) as an argument and returns an object with data.
#### Tip
When you want to scrape over a specific URL, just copy and paste the link as one of the **startUrl**.
If you would like to scrape the website quickly without diving into its deeper pages, you can set `maxDepth` option within a lower number.
#### Compute Unit Consumption
The actor is optimized to run blazing fast and scrape many as pages as possible. If the actor doesn't block very often it'll scrape 100 pages in 5 seconds with ~0.1-0.2 compute units.
#### Dark Web Scraper Input example
```json
{
"startUrls":[
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/"
],
"search": "Dark Web",
"maxDepth": 5,
"maxPages": 10,
}
````
### During the Run
During the run, the actor will output messages letting you know what is going on. Each message always contains a short label specifying which page from the provided list is currently specified.
When items are loaded from the page, you should see a message about this event with a loaded item count and total item count for each page.
If you provide incorrect input to the actor, it will immediately stop with a failure state and output an explanation of what is wrong.
### Dark Web Export
During the run, the actor stores results into a dataset. Each item is a separate item in the dataset.
You can manage the results in any language (Python, PHP, Node JS/NPM). See the FAQ or our API reference to learn more about getting results from this Dark Web actor.
### Scraped Properties
The structure of each item in Dark Web Scaper looks like this:
#### Item Detail
```json
{
"url": "http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/cellar-door/",
"links": [
"http://ogp.me/ns",
"http://ogp.me/ns/fb",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/cellar-door/",
"https://schema.org/WebPage",
"https://schema.org/SiteNavigationElement",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/faq/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/support/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/privacy-notice/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/sitemap/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/stream-recording/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/art/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/color-artwork/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/music/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/sketch-books/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/category/txt/stories/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/text/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/category/txt/blog/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/category/txt/guides/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/category/txt/metaverse/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/category/txt/rant/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/download/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/audio-testing/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/contact/",
"https://schema.org/CreativeWork",
"http://www.anubianhost.com/account/aff.php",
"https://floatoverblow.com",
"http://furrystuff.com/",
"http://www.infochammel.com/",
"http://www.jillianmayer.net/",
"http://www.kainless.com/",
"http://www.kainless.com",
"https://www.jwz.org/",
"https://lameazoid.com/",
"https://emreed.net/LowTech_Directory.html",
"https://wiby.me/",
"https://web.archive.org/web/20080915204851/http",
"https://www.nevermindstu.com",
"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-CEC8G9v3ry2VOllsJNVYw",
"https://www.twitch.tv/funkyjoe86",
"https://www.numou.net/",
"https://aronsmusings.wordpress.com/",
"https://physonyl.net",
"https://protohub.online/",
"https://blog.protohub.online/JourneyOfTheProtogen/",
"http://www.rantradio.com/",
"http://www.rant.social/",
"https://repair.org",
"http://www.thisismymilwaukee.com",
"https://www.youtube.com/watch",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/tor-networks/",
"http://phobosxilamwcg75xt22id7aywkzol6q6rfl2flipcqoc4e4ahima5id.onion/",
"http://underdiriled6lvdfgiw4e5urfofuslnz7ewictzf76h4qb73fxbsxad.onion/",
"http://wclekwrf2aclunlmuikf2bopusjfv66jlhwtgbiycy5nw524r6ngioid.onion",
"http://meynethaffeecapsvfphrcnfrx44w2nskgls2juwitibvqctk2plvhqd.onion",
"http://galaxy3bhpzxecbywoa2j4tg43muepnhfalars4cce3fcx46qlc6t3id.onion",
"http://tor66sewebgixwhcqfnp5inzp5x5uohhdy3kvtnyfxc2e5mxiuh34iid.onion",
"http://y5wnzw4e6i7srm2gqadlow5anhlaj5avdkzbwzbmrxwkygxdp7ffieqd.onion/",
"http://absjpxsvyn5cboihzenbyfngq224rpvtfgnehwwvkhjm3gmk6oruhoad.onion/blog/",
"http://qrtitjevs5nxq6jvrnrjyz5dasi3nbzx24mzmfxnuk2dnzhpphcmgoyd.onion/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/lbry-and-odysee-a-video-hosting-review/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/web-3-0/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/clarification-time/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/nginx-image-format-wars/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/presearch/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/site-supported-codec-guidelines/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/web-3-0/comment-page-1/",
"http://www.musex.space",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/rollerblade-office-caster-wheels-buyer-beware/comment-page-4/",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/chinese-xbox-360-wireless-receiver-driver-setup/comment-page-35/",
"http://wolfballs.com",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/xbox-dvd-remote-everything/comment-page-1/",
"https://schema.org/WPFooter",
"https://www.s-config.com",
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion"
],
"emails": [],
"phones": [],
"cryptoAddresses": {},
"misc": {
"Twitter username": [
"@S_Config"
],
"Instagram username": [
"@S_Config"
]
},
"searchKeywordFound": false
}
```
### Contact
Please visit us through [epctex.com](https://epctex.com) to see all the products that are available for you. If you are looking for any custom integration or so, please reach out to us through the chat box in [epctex.com](https://epctex.com). In need of support? is at your service.
# Actor input Schema
## `startUrls` (type: `array`):
URLs to start with. It should be list or detail URL
## `search` (type: `string`):
The keyword that you can search on Dark Web site
## `maxDepth` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of depth the crawler will dive into.
## `maxPages` (type: `integer`):
Maximum number of pages that you want as output. Default is all.
## `extendOutputFunction` (type: `string`):
Function that takes a JQuery handle ($) as argument and returns data that will be merged with the default output
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"startUrls": [
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/"
],
"maxDepth": 5,
"maxPages": 20,
"extendOutputFunction": "($) => { return {} }"
}
```
# 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 '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"startUrls": [
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/"
],
"maxDepth": 5,
"maxPages": 20,
"extendOutputFunction": ($) => { return {} }
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("epctex/darkweb-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${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 '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
"startUrls": ["http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/"],
"maxDepth": 5,
"maxPages": 20,
"extendOutputFunction": "($) => { return {} }",
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("epctex/darkweb-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"startUrls": [
"http://xjfbpuj56rdazx4iolylxplbvyft2onuerjeimlcqwaihp3s6r4xebqd.onion/"
],
"maxDepth": 5,
"maxPages": 20,
"extendOutputFunction": "($) => { return {} }"
}' |
apify call epctex/darkweb-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=epctex/darkweb-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "Dark Web Scraper",
"description": "Uncover valuable insights with our Dark Web Scraper. Extract sensitive data, including crypto wallets, API keys, emails, phone numbers, and more, from the depths of the Dark Web. You can specify search terms, and customize and retrieve OSINT data out of the box.",
"version": "0.0",
"x-build-id": "41y1PkJr2BBuJhzIY"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/epctex~darkweb-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-epctex-darkweb-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/epctex~darkweb-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-epctex-darkweb-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK",
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
}
}
}
}
}
}
},
"/acts/epctex~darkweb-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-epctex-darkweb-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
}
},
"components": {
"schemas": {
"inputSchema": {
"type": "object",
"required": [
"startUrls"
],
"properties": {
"startUrls": {
"title": "Start URLs",
"type": "array",
"description": "URLs to start with. It should be list or detail URL",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"search": {
"title": "Search keyword",
"type": "string",
"description": "The keyword that you can search on Dark Web site"
},
"maxDepth": {
"title": "Maximum depth",
"type": "integer",
"description": "Maximum number of depth the crawler will dive into."
},
"maxPages": {
"title": "Maximum number of pages",
"type": "integer",
"description": "Maximum number of pages that you want as output. Default is all."
},
"extendOutputFunction": {
"title": "Extend output function",
"type": "string",
"description": "Function that takes a JQuery handle ($) as argument and returns data that will be merged with the default output"
}
}
},
"runsResponseSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"data": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"actId": {
"type": "string"
},
"userId": {
"type": "string"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"finishedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"example": "READY"
},
"meta": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"example": "API"
},
"userAgent": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"stats": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"inputBodyLen": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2000
},
"rebootCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"restartCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"resurrectCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"computeUnits": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"options": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"build": {
"type": "string",
"example": "latest"
},
"timeoutSecs": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 300
},
"memoryMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1024
},
"diskMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2048
}
}
},
"buildId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultDatasetId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultRequestQueueId": {
"type": "string"
},
"buildNumber": {
"type": "string",
"example": "1.0.0"
},
"containerUrl": {
"type": "string"
},
"usage": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"usageTotalUsd": {
"type": "number",
"example": 0.00005
},
"usageUsd": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
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