# Substack Posts Scraper πŸ“° πŸ” - Cheap (`scrapestorm/substack-posts-scraper---cheap`) Actor πŸ” Easily Scrape Substack Posts Enter a profile or keyword to collect real newsletter articles from Substack πŸ“° Get insights like title, author, post date, tags, reactions, word count & more πŸ“ŠπŸ§  Seamlessly integrate with tools like Google Drive to automate content workflows a& boost productivity⚑🧩 - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapestorm/substack-posts-scraper---cheap.md - **Developed by:** [Storm\_Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapestorm) (community) - **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation, Videos - **Stats:** 8 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks - **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars ## Pricing $19.49/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 ### πŸ“° Substack Posts Scraper πŸ”πŸ“₯ The Substack Posts Scraper is your go-to tool for collecting clean, structured article data from public Substack newsletters. Whether you're doing media monitoring, content research, newsletter analytics, or marketing automation, this scraper helps you gather rich post metadata in just minutes. ### πŸ” What It Does Provide one or more Substack profile or post URLs and get back: βœ… Clean, structured data on Substack articles βœ… Rich metadata: title, author, post date, audience, tags, and more βœ… Truncated article content and cover image βœ… Ready-to-use data for dashboards, CRMs, SEO tools, or content pipelines πŸ“„ Output Fields | Field | Description | | --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | `id` | Unique identifier for the Substack post | | `title` | Title of the post | | `subtitle` | Subtitle (if available) | | `description` | Post description or summary | | `author` | Display name of the author | | `author_handle` | Substack handle (used in URLs) | | `post_date` | ISO date when the post was published | | `canonical_url` | Direct link to the post | | `cover_image` | URL to the post’s cover image | | `audience` | Target audience of the post (e.g. "everyone", "paid") | | `reactions` | Dictionary of reactions (e.g., ❀) with counts | | `reaction_count` | Total number of reactions | | `comment_count` | Total number of comments | | `truncated_body_text` | Shortened snippet of the article content | | `tags` | List of associated tags or mentions | | `wordcount` | Total number of words in the article | ### πŸ›  How to Use the Scraper Getting started is simple: πŸ”— Paste one or more Substack profile or post URLs πŸ”’ Set the number of posts you want to extract (optional) πŸš€ Run the scraper β€” get structured, usable data in minutes! ### πŸ’° Pricing This scraper uses a pay-per-month model. You’re only charged for successful results. - **Price**: $19.49 per month. ### Related Actors If you're interested in other social media (Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & more) or real estate Actors: - [AllRecipes Search Scraper πŸ”πŸ½οΈ πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ - Cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/allrecipes-search-scraper---cheap) - [Facebook Group Members Scraper πŸ“ŠπŸ‘₯ - Fast & cheap πŸ’¬β­](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/my-actor-1) - [Facebook Ads Library Scraper πŸŽ―πŸ“ˆ - Fast & cheap πŸ’¬β­](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/facebook-ads-library-scraper---fast-cheap) - [Facebook Followers & Following Scraper πŸ“ŠπŸ‘₯ - Fast & cheap πŸ’¬β­](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/facebook-followers-following-scraper---fast-cheap) - [Facebook Comments Scraper (All-in-One) πŸ’¬](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/facebook-comments-scraper-all-in-one) - [Facebook Likes Scraper (Fast & Cheap) πŸ‘ 🌟](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/facebook-likes-scraper-fast-cheap) - [Pinterest Profiles Search Scraper πŸ–ΌοΈπŸ‘₯πŸ”](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/pinterest-profiles-search-scraper) - [Pinterest Boards Search Scraper πŸŽ¨πŸ”](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/pinterest-boards-search-scraper) - [Pinterest Pins/Videos Search Scraper πŸŽ¨πŸ”](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/pinterest-pins-videos-search-scraper) - [YouTube Scraper (By Keyword) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast & cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/youtube) - [Youtube Shorts Scraper πŸ“Ί (Rental) - Fast & cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/youtube-shorts-scraper-rental---fast-cheap) - [YouTube Transcript Video Scraper πŸ“ (⚑ Fast & πŸ’Έ Cheap)](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/youtube-transcript-videos) - [Youtube Playlist Scraper 🎡 - Rental (Fast & cheap)](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/youtube-playlist-scraper---rental-fast-cheap) - [Jobs.ch Search Scraper (Fast & Cheap) πŸ’Ό πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/jobs-ch-search-scraper-fast-cheap) - [Bundesagentur fΓΌr Arbeit (Arbeitsagentur) Scraper πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ πŸ’Ό Cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/bundesagentur-fur-arbeit-arbeitsagentur-scraper-cheap) - [SimplyHired Jobs Scraper πŸ’ΌπŸ”ŽπŸ“ˆ - Faster & Cheaper](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/simplyhired-jobs-scraper---faster-cheaper) - [Seek Job / JobStreet Scraper (Advanced & Cheap) πŸ’Ό](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/seek-job-jobstreet-scraper-advanced-cheap) - [Practo Doctor Scraper πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ - Fast & Cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/practo-doctor-scraper---fast-cheap) - [PropertyFinder Search Scraper 🏑 🏘️ - Cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/propertyfinder-search-scraper---cheap) - [PropertyFinder Agent - Cheap 🏷️ πŸ πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/propertyfinder-agent---cheap) - [πŸ›οΈ Dubizzle Search Scraper - Cheap 🏷️](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/dubizzle-search-scraper---cheap) - [Poshmark Product Scraper πŸ‘— - Cheap](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/poshmark-product-scraper---cheap) - [Netmeds Product Scraper - Cheap πŸ›’](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/netmeds-product-scraper---cheap) - [MercadoLibre Search Scraper πŸ“¦πŸŒπŸ›οΈ - Cheap & Advanced](https://apify.com/scrapestorm/mercadolibre-search-scraper---cheap-advanced) --- ### πŸ’‘ Use Cases πŸ“© Content Monitoring β€” Track new posts by keyword or domain 🧠 Market Research β€” Analyze trends in independent media publishing πŸ“Š CRM Enrichment β€” Attach content data to author profiles πŸ” Media Curation β€” Find engaging posts for newsletters or reports πŸ“’ Marketing Automation β€” Trigger workflows based on published content ### πŸ“₯ Input Schema Input example : ```` { "keyword": "john", "maxitems": 100 } ``` Input Fields: | Field | Type | Description | | ---------- | ------- | --------------------------------------------- | | `keyword` | string | πŸ” The keyword to search Substack posts by | | `maxitems` | integer | πŸ”’ Maximum number of posts to extract | πŸ’‘ The keyword can be a name, username, or any search term relevant to public Substack posts. ### Output ``` { "id": 174013599, "title": "β€œTimeline Cleanse” by Daniel Guss", "subtitle": "Positive distraction with minimal commentary.", "description": "Positive distraction with minimal commentary.", "author": "daniel.guss", "author\_handle": "danielguss", "post\_date": "2025-09-19T13:31:07.224Z", "canonical\_url": "https://danielguss.substack.com/p/timeline-cleanse-by-daniel-guss", "cover\_image": "https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/sample.webp", "audience": "everyone", "reactions": { "❀": 5 }, "reaction\_count": 5, "comment\_count": 0, "truncated\_body\_text": "Nobody is talking about this gal anymore.", "tags": \[ "@TheGussReport", "Daniel Guss", "timeline cleanse", "DanielGuss.Substack.com" ], "wordcount": 332 } ```` ### πŸ“« Support 😊 Leave us a star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if you are satisfied with the product! 🌍 For any questions, specific needs or issues, please reach out through Apify's platform or via email - [Storm_Scraper πŸŒͺ️🌩️](https://apify.com/scrapestorm) # Actor input Schema ## `keyword` (type: `string`): keyword to scrape Substack posts with #️⃣ ## `maxitems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of posts to scrape from Substack πŸ“Š ## Actor input object example ```json { "keyword": "john", "maxitems": 60 } ```` # 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 = { "keyword": "john", "maxitems": 60 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapestorm/substack-posts-scraper---cheap").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`πŸ’Ύ 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); }); // πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ 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 = { "keyword": "john", "maxitems": 60, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapestorm/substack-posts-scraper---cheap").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("πŸ’Ύ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "keyword": "john", "maxitems": 60 }' | apify call scrapestorm/substack-posts-scraper---cheap --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapestorm/substack-posts-scraper---cheap", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Substack Posts Scraper πŸ“° πŸ” - Cheap", "description": "πŸ” Easily Scrape Substack Posts\nEnter a profile or keyword to collect real newsletter articles from Substack πŸ“°\nGet insights like title, author, post date, tags, reactions, word count & more πŸ“ŠπŸ§ \nSeamlessly integrate with tools like Google Drive to automate content workflows a& boost productivity⚑🧩", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "yNmVhoeF1H3Ux6eIB" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/scrapestorm~substack-posts-scraper---cheap/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapestorm-substack-posts-scraper---cheap", "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/scrapestorm~substack-posts-scraper---cheap/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapestorm-substack-posts-scraper---cheap", "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/scrapestorm~substack-posts-scraper---cheap/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-scrapestorm-substack-posts-scraper---cheap", "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": [ "keyword" ], "properties": { "keyword": { "title": "keyword to scrape Substack posts with #️⃣", "type": "string", "description": "keyword to scrape Substack posts with #️⃣", "default": "john" }, "maxitems": { "title": "Maximum number of posts to scrape from Substack πŸ“Š", "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of posts to scrape from Substack πŸ“Š", "default": 60 } } }, "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" }, 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