# Pinterest Boards Scraper (`scrapeflow/pinterest-boards-scraper`) Actor

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapeflow/pinterest-boards-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ScrapeFlow](https://apify.com/scrapeflow) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Social media
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.99 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#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.
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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Pinterest Boards Scraper

Scrape pins from Pinterest boards, pin URLs, or usernames. Extracts pin details including images, descriptions, board info, and related metadata.

### Key Features

- **Bulk URLs** – Process multiple board/pin URLs in one run
- **Proxy fallback** – No proxy by default; auto-fallback to datacenter → residential if blocked
- **Live saving** – Results pushed to dataset as they’re scraped
- **Rich output** – Images, videos, board info, pinner details, external links

### Input

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `urls` | array | Pinterest board URLs, pin URLs, or usernames |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | Proxy settings (default: no proxy) |
| `maxItems` | integer | Max pins per URL (1–500, default: 200) |
| `fetchLinkDetails` | boolean | Fetch external link/domain for pins (default: true) |

**Example:**

```json
{
  "urls": [{ "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/username/board-name/" }],
  "maxItems": 100,
  "fetchLinkDetails": true
}
```

### Output

Each pin includes: `id`, `title`, `description`, `pinUrl`, `imageUrl`, `repins`, `boardName`, `user`, `boardInfo`, `images`, `videos`, `pinner`, `scrapedAt`, and more.

### How to Use

1. Open [Apify Console](https://console.apify.com) → **Actors**
2. Find **pinterest-boards-scraper** and open it
3. Add Pinterest URLs in the **urls** field
4. Adjust **maxItems** and proxy if needed
5. Click **Start**
6. View results in the **Output** tab and export as JSON/CSV

### Cautions

- Data is from publicly available sources only
- Ensure compliance with Pinterest’s terms and applicable laws

# Actor input Schema

## `urls` (type: `array`):

📎 Add board URLs, pin URLs, or usernames — one per line. Bulk mode supported! 📦

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

🎯 How many pins to collect per URL (1–5000). More pins = richer dataset! 📈

## `fetchLinkDetails` (type: `boolean`):

🌐 Get external links & domains for pins. More complete data! 📎

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

🔒 Optional. Smart fallback if needed — keeps your run smooth! 🚀

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.pinterest.com/officialflawliz/cherry-cola-lips/"
  ],
  "maxItems": 10,
  "fetchLinkDetails": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# 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 = {
    "urls": [
        "https://www.pinterest.com/officialflawliz/cherry-cola-lips/"
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": false
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapeflow/pinterest-boards-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 = {
    "urls": ["https://www.pinterest.com/officialflawliz/cherry-cola-lips/"],
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapeflow/pinterest-boards-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 '{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.pinterest.com/officialflawliz/cherry-cola-lips/"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}' |
apify call scrapeflow/pinterest-boards-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapeflow/pinterest-boards-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/zsRbxSLtMyoYotbiv/builds/wu3zuZ4u0R5nKWS9D/openapi.json