# Meetup Scraper (`hoholabs/meetup-scraper`) Actor Fetch Meetup.com events by location, keyword, or group. No API key required. - **URL**: https://apify.com/hoholabs/meetup-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Hoho](https://apify.com/hoholabs) (community) - **Categories:** Travel - **Stats:** 8 total users, 3 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $1.00 / 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 ## Meetup Scraper Fetch Meetup.com events by location, keyword, or group. No API key required. ### Why this scraper? - No Meetup Pro account or API key needed — uses public page data - Browse events near any city by location name - Search by keyword (e.g. "python", "yoga", "hiking") + location - Fetch all events for a specific Meetup group by URL slug - Returns structured event data including venue, RSVP count, photo, and group info ### What you can fetch | Mode | Description | |------|-------------| | `browse` | Recommended events near a location (default) | | `search` | Events matching a keyword near a location | | `group` | All events for a specific Meetup group | ### Usage #### Browse events near San Francisco ```json { "queryType": "browse", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "eventType": "inPerson", "radius": 25 } ```` #### Search for Python events in New York ```json { "queryType": "search", "query": "python", "location": "New York, NY", "radius": 25 } ``` #### Get events for a specific group ```json { "queryType": "group", "groupUrlname": "sfpython" } ``` ### Input fields | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `queryType` | string | Yes | `browse`, `search`, or `group` | | `location` | string | For browse/search | City or location string (e.g. "San Francisco, CA") | | `query` | string | For search | Keyword to search for in event titles | | `groupUrlname` | string | For group | Meetup group URL slug (e.g. `sfpython`) | | `eventType` | string | No | `inPerson` or `online` (default: both) | | `radius` | integer | No | Search radius in miles (default: 25) | ### Output fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `id` | Meetup event ID | | `title` | Event title | | `description` | Full event description | | `dateTime` | Start time in ISO 8601 format with timezone | | `endTime` | End time in ISO 8601 format (if available) | | `eventUrl` | URL to the event page | | `eventType` | `PHYSICAL` or `ONLINE` | | `rsvpState` | RSVP availability (e.g. `JOIN_OPEN`) | | `maxTickets` | Capacity limit (if set) | | `rsvpCount` | Current attendee count | | `isFree` | Whether the event is free | | `fee` | Fee details if paid (`amount`, `currency`) | | `venue` | Venue object (`name`, `address`, `city`, `state`, `country`) | | `group` | Group object (`id`, `name`, `urlname`) | | `photo` | URL of event's featured photo | ### Use cases - Discover local tech meetups and networking events - Track community events for a specific interest group - Aggregate events across multiple cities or categories - Monitor RSVP counts and event availability - Build local event guides and calendars ### Disclaimer This actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meetup. Data is fetched from public pages. Use responsibly and in accordance with Meetup's terms of service. # Actor input Schema ## `queryType` (type: `string`): What to fetch: browse events by location, search events by keyword and location, events for a specific meetup group. ## `location` (type: `string`): City or location string (e.g. San Francisco, CA). Required for browse and search. ## `eventType` (type: `string`): Filter by event type: inPerson, online, or leave blank for both. ## `radius` (type: `integer`): Search radius in miles (e.g. 10, 25, 50). ## `query` (type: `string`): Keyword to search for in event titles (e.g. python, yoga, hiking). Required for search. ## `groupUrlname` (type: `string`): Meetup group URL slug (e.g. sfpython, nyc-js). Required for queryType=group. ## Actor input object example ```json { "queryType": "browse", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "eventType": "", "radius": 25, "groupUrlname": "sfpython" } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("hoholabs/meetup-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 = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("hoholabs/meetup-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 '{}' | apify call hoholabs/meetup-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=hoholabs/meetup-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Meetup Scraper", "description": "Fetch Meetup.com events by location, keyword, or group. No API key required.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "6fULpqWzEBm2D3eLB" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/hoholabs~meetup-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-hoholabs-meetup-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/hoholabs~meetup-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-hoholabs-meetup-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/hoholabs~meetup-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-hoholabs-meetup-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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", "properties": { "queryType": { "title": "Query Type", "enum": [ "browse", "search", "group" ], "type": "string", "description": "What to fetch: browse events by location, search events by keyword and location, events for a specific meetup group.", "default": "browse" }, "location": { "title": "Location", "type": "string", "description": "City or location string (e.g. San Francisco, CA). Required for browse and search.", "default": "San Francisco, CA" }, "eventType": { "title": "Event Type", "enum": [ "", "inPerson", "online" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter by event type: inPerson, online, or leave blank for both.", "default": "" }, "radius": { "title": "Radius (miles)", "type": "integer", "description": "Search radius in miles (e.g. 10, 25, 50).", "default": 25 }, "query": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "Keyword to search for in event titles (e.g. python, yoga, hiking). Required for search." }, "groupUrlname": { "title": "Group Slug", "type": "string", "description": "Meetup group URL slug (e.g. sfpython, nyc-js). Required for queryType=group.", "default": "sfpython" } } }, "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": { "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": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```