# Vicks Reviews Scraper (`getdataforme/vicks-reviews-scraper`) Actor Extract customer reviews, ratings, and metadata from Vicks product pages on vicks.com with this reliable Apify Actor. Features comprehensive data capture, customizable crawling, structured JSON output, and scalable performance.... - **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/vicks-reviews-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Agents, E-commerce - **Stats:** 3 total users, 2 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $9.00 / 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. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## 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 ## Vicks Reviews Scraper ### Introduction The Vicks Reviews Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract customer reviews from Vicks product pages on vicks.com. It leverages web scraping technology to gather detailed review data, including ratings, text, and metadata, enabling businesses and researchers to analyze consumer feedback efficiently. This tool is ideal for gaining insights into product performance, customer sentiment, and market trends without manual data collection. ### Features - **Comprehensive Review Extraction**: Captures full review details such as titles, text, ratings, author info, dates, and engagement metrics (helpful/not helpful votes). - **High Reliability**: Built on Apify's robust CheerioCrawler for fast, accurate scraping with built-in error handling. - **Customizable Crawling**: Supports multiple start URLs and configurable request limits to tailor crawls to your needs. - **Structured Output**: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for analysis, export, or integration with other tools. - **Scalable Performance**: Handles large volumes of reviews efficiently, with options for pagination and depth control. - **Data Integrity**: Includes verification flags and media counts to ensure completeness of extracted information. - **Easy Integration**: Outputs data in formats compatible with databases, spreadsheets, and analytics platforms. ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |-----------|------|----------|-------------|---------| | startUrls | array | Yes | An array of URLs to start the scraping process. Each URL should point to a Vicks product page containing reviews. | `[{"url": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo"}]` | | maxRequestsPerCrawl | integer | No | The maximum number of requests the crawler can make during a single run. This helps control costs and avoid overloading the target site. Default is 100. | `50` | ### Example Usage To run the Vicks Reviews Scraper, provide input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example input: ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo" } ], "maxRequestsPerCrawl": 100 } ```` The Actor will process the URLs and output an array of review objects. Example output: ```json [ { "productUrl": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo", "productId": "Vicks0040", "reviewId": "254086360", "title": "Taste was not child approved", "text": "Child claimed the taste was too strong and not sweet like honey. Vicks worked to coat and soothe throat during cough affecting child night and day. With the taste though it became a battle each time and unfortunately we won\u2019t be continuing to use.", "rating": 1, "author": "BPart", "date": "2023-07-27T17:47:35.000+00:00", "isFeatured": false, "helpful": 11, "notHelpful": 7, "verified": false, "hasMedia": false, "mediaCount": 0 } ] ``` ### Use Cases - **Market Research**: Analyze customer sentiment to identify strengths and weaknesses in Vicks products. - **Competitive Intelligence**: Compare review data across similar health products to benchmark performance. - **Price Monitoring**: Track feedback related to pricing and value for products. - **Content Aggregation**: Collect reviews for content creation, such as blog posts or reports on consumer health trends. - **Academic Research**: Gather data for studies on consumer behavior in the pharmaceutical industry. - **Business Automation**: Automate review monitoring for quality control and customer service improvements. ### Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Vicks Reviews Scraper" in the Apify Store. 2. Click "Try for free" or "Run". 3. Configure input parameters (e.g., add start URLs and set max requests). 4. Click "Start" to begin extraction. 5. Monitor progress in the log. 6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel). ### Output Format The output is an array of JSON objects, each representing a single review. Key fields include: - `productUrl`: The URL of the product page. - `productId`: Unique identifier for the product. - `reviewId`: Unique identifier for the review. - `title`: Review headline. - `text`: Full review content. - `rating`: Numerical rating (e.g., 1-5). - `author`: Reviewer's username. - `date`: ISO-formatted timestamp of the review. - `isFeatured`: Boolean indicating if the review is featured. - `helpful`/`notHelpful`: Vote counts. - `verified`: Boolean for purchase verification. - `hasMedia`/`mediaCount`: Indicators of attached media. Data is structured for easy parsing and integration. ### Support For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact: - Email: support@getdataforme.com - Subject line: "custom support" - Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/ We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor! *** **Concise Description (248 characters):** Unlock valuable insights with the Vicks Reviews Scraper! Extract detailed customer reviews, ratings, and metadata from Vicks product pages effortlessly. Features include reliable scraping, customizable inputs, and structured JSON output. Perfect for market research, competitive analysis, and sentiment tracking. Start scraping today on Apify! # Actor input Schema ## `startUrls` (type: `array`): URLs to start with. ## `maxRequestsPerCrawl` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of requests that can be made by this crawler. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo" } ], "maxRequestsPerCrawl": 100 } ``` # 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": [ { "url": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo" } ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/vicks-reviews-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": [{ "url": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo" }] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("getdataforme/vicks-reviews-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": [ { "url": "https://vicks.com/en-us/shop-products/childrens-products/vicks-r-dayquil-and-nyquil-kids-honey-combo" } ] }' | apify call getdataforme/vicks-reviews-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=getdataforme/vicks-reviews-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Vicks Reviews Scraper", "description": "Extract customer reviews, ratings, and metadata from Vicks product pages on vicks.com with this reliable Apify Actor. Features comprehensive data capture, customizable crawling, structured JSON output, and scalable performance....", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "IR2bQaUF5sKrmX332" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/getdataforme~vicks-reviews-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-getdataforme-vicks-reviews-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/getdataforme~vicks-reviews-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": 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"application/json": { "schema": { "$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.", "items": { "type": "object", "required": [ "url" ], "properties": { "url": { "type": "string", "title": "URL of a web page", "format": "uri" } } } }, "maxRequestsPerCrawl": { "title": "Max Requests per Crawl", "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of requests that can be made by this crawler.", "default": 100 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { 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