# Issuu Publication Scraper (`getdataforme/issuu-publication-scraper`) Actor

The Issuu Publication Scraper efficiently extracts detailed data from Issuu, including titles, URLs, cover images, publication dates, and author info....

- **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/issuu-publication-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, Automation, E-commerce
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 11 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
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## 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/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Issuu Publication Scraper

The Issuu Publication Scraper is a powerful tool designed to extract detailed publication data from Issuu. This Actor allows users to gather information such as titles, URLs, cover images, publication dates, and author details, providing a comprehensive dataset for various analytical purposes.

### Features

- **Efficient Data Extraction**: Quickly scrape publication details from Issuu with minimal setup.
- **High Data Quality**: Ensures accurate and up-to-date information from each publication.
- **Scalable Crawling**: Capable of handling numerous requests with customizable limits.
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Easy configuration and execution through the Apify platform.
- **Flexible Output Formats**: Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats for seamless integration.
- **Reliable Performance**: Built on Apify's robust infrastructure for consistent results.
- **Customizable Parameters**: Tailor the scraping process to your specific needs.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter  | Type    | Required | Description                                           | Example                                   |
|------------|---------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| startUrls  | array   | Yes      | URLs to start with.                                   | `["https://issuu.com/scoutguide"]`        |
| maxItems   | integer | No       | Maximum number of requests that can be made by this crawler. | `100`                                     |

### Example Usage

#### Example Input

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://issuu.com/scoutguide"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 100
}
```

#### Example Output

```json
[
  {
    "title": "The Scout Guide Oxford, Volume 1",
    "url": "https://issuu.com/scoutguide/docs/the_scout_guide_oxford_volume_1",
    "coverImageUrl": "https://image.isu.pub/260406170319-1a4b3f4a76b8c73443f2a9b8854889aa/jpg/page_1_thumb_large.jpg",
    "publishedAt": "April 9, 2026",
    "author": "THE SCOUT GUIDE",
    "authorProfileUrl": "https://issuu.com/scoutguide"
  }
]
```

### Use Cases

- **Market Research and Analysis**: Gather insights on publication trends and popular content.
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor competitors' publications and strategies.
- **Content Aggregation**: Compile a database of publications for content curation.
- **Academic Research**: Access a wide range of publications for scholarly analysis.
- **Business Automation**: Automate the collection of publication data for business intelligence.

### Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Issuu Publication Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
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 a JSON array where each object contains:

- `title`: The title of the publication.
- `url`: The URL to the publication on Issuu.
- `coverImageUrl`: The URL of the publication's cover image.
- `publishedAt`: The publication date.
- `author`: The author or publisher of the publication.
- `authorProfileUrl`: The URL to the author's profile on Issuu.

### 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!

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

URLs to start with.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of requests that can be made by this crawler.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://issuu.com/scoutguide"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 100
}
```

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://issuu.com/scoutguide"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/issuu-publication-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://issuu.com/scoutguide" }] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("getdataforme/issuu-publication-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).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://issuu.com/scoutguide"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call getdataforme/issuu-publication-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,getdataforme/issuu-publication-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/TWcPSd8scc5LZY4An/builds/XzHv4ZpdiFfijgGyN/openapi.json