# Lefties Search Products Scraper (`pintostudio/lefties-search-products-scraper`)

The Lefties Search Products Actor is an Apify actor designed to scrape product information from Lefties, a fashion retail website.

- **URL**: https://beta-securitybyobscurity.apify.com/pintostudio/lefties-search-products-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Pinto Studio](https://beta-securitybyobscurity.apify.com/pintostudio) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Developer tools, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$7.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per result. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for dataset items the Actor outputs.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-result

# README

## Lefties Search Products Actor

### Overview

The **Lefties Search Products Actor** is an Apify actor designed to scrape product information from Lefties, a fashion retail website. This actor allows you to search for products using various parameters and retrieve detailed product information including pricing, descriptions, images, and availability across different countries and languages.

### Features

- Search products by query terms
- Support for multiple countries and languages
- Pagination support for large result sets
- Detailed product information extraction
- Comprehensive product data including images, pricing, and specifications
- Support for different regional Lefties websites

### Input Parameters

#### Required Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| `query` | string | Search term for items (e.g., 'jacket', 'dress', 'shoes') |

#### Optional Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| `page` | integer | 1 | Page number for pagination (starting from 1) |
| `perPage` | string | "20" | Number of items to return per page |
| `countryCode` | string | "es" | Two-letter country code for Lefties regional site |
| `languageCode` | string | "" | Language code for content localization |

#### Supported Countries

The actor supports the following countries:

- **EG** - Egypt
- **ES** - Spain
- **IC** - Canary Islands
- **IT** - Italy
- **MX** - Mexico
- **PT** - Portugal
- **RO** - Romania
- **SA** - Saudi Arabia
- **TN** - Tunisia
- **TR** - Turkey
- **AE** - UAE
- **AD** - Andorra
- **BH** - Bahrain
- **IL** - Israel
- **KW** - Kuwait
- **MA** - Morocco
- **OM** - Oman
- **QA** - Qatar
- **XE** - Ceuta and Melilla
- **JO** - Jordan

#### Items Per Page Options

- 20 items
- 40 items
- 60 items
- 80 items
- 100 items
- 120 items

### Input Schema Example

```json
{
  "query": "ropa",
  "page": 1,
  "perPage": "20",
  "countryCode": "PT",
  "languageCode": "pt"
}
```

### Output Structure

The actor returns comprehensive product data with the following structure:

#### Main Response Object

```json
{
  "results": {
    "pagination": {
      "page": 1,
      "perPage": 20,
      "totalResults": 7411,
      "isLastPage": false
    },
    "products": [...]
  },
  "completedAt": "2025-06-11T10:28:49.123Z"
}
```

#### Product Object Structure

Each product in the results array contains:

##### Basic Information

- `id` - Unique product identifier
- `name` - Product name in local language
- `nameEn` - Product name in English
- `price` - Pricing information with currency
- `state` - Product availability status
- `isBuyable` - Whether the product can be purchased
- `onSpecial` - Whether the product is on special offer

##### Detailed Information

- `detail.shortDescription` - Brief product description
- `detail.longDescription` - Detailed product description with HTML formatting
- `detail.reference` - Product reference number
- `detail.displayReference` - Display reference number

##### Product Composition

- `detail.composition` - Material composition breakdown
- `detail.compositionDetail` - Detailed composition information
- Ingredient lists for fragrance products
- Care instructions

##### Images and Media

- `variations[].image` - Product images with timestamps and URLs
- `detail.xmedia` - Extended media information
- Multiple image formats and angles
- High-resolution product photos

##### Variants and Sizing

- `variations` - Different color/style variants
- `sizes` - Available sizes with SKU information
- `bundleColors` - Available color options
- Size system information

##### Categorization

- `relatedCategories` - Product category classifications
- `familyInfo` - Product family information
- `subfamilyInfo` - Product subfamily details
- `tags` - Product tags and attributes

##### Additional Data

- `productUrl` - Direct link to product page
- `handle` - URL-friendly product identifier
- `availabilityDate` - Product availability date
- `attributes` - Various product attributes
- `relatedProducts` - Related product suggestions

### Usage Examples

#### Basic Search

```json
{
  "query": "dress"
}
```

#### Advanced Search with Pagination

```json
{
  "query": "jacket",
  "page": 2,
  "perPage": "40",
  "countryCode": "IT",
  "languageCode": "it"
}
```

#### Regional Search

```json
{
  "query": "sapatos",
  "countryCode": "PT",
  "languageCode": "pt"
}
```

### Error Handling

The actor includes comprehensive error handling:

- Validates required input parameters
- Provides detailed error messages for debugging
- Handles network timeouts and connection issues
- Logs progress and completion status

### Output Storage

The actor stores results in two formats:

1. **Dataset**: Individual product records pushed to the default dataset
2. **Key-Value Store**: Complete results stored under the 'output' key with completion timestamp

### Best Practices

1. **Pagination**: Use appropriate page sizes based on your needs
2. **Country Selection**: Choose the correct country code for accurate pricing and availability
3. **Language Codes**: Specify language codes for proper localization
4. **Query Optimization**: Use specific search terms for better results

### Limitations

- Results are limited by Lefties' own search capabilities
- Some products may not be available in all regions
- Image URLs may have expiration timestamps
- Product availability can change frequently

### Sample Output

The actor returns detailed product information as shown in the provided example, including:

- Product IDs and references
- Multilingual names and descriptions
- Comprehensive pricing information
- Detailed composition and care instructions
- High-resolution product images
- Size and color variations
- Category and classification data
- Direct product URLs

This makes the actor suitable for various use cases including price monitoring, inventory tracking, product research, and competitive analysis in the fashion retail sector.

### Support

If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please consult the Apify documentation or reach out to us through one of the following channels:

- **Telegram**: [@pintoflow](https://t.me/pintoflow)
- **Email**: <pintoflowpt@gmail.com>
- **Apify Platform**: You can also contact us directly through this platform.

***

# Actor input Schema

## `query` (type: `string`):

Search term for items (e.g., 'jacket', 'dress', 'shoes')

## `page` (type: `integer`):

Page number for pagination (starting from 1)

## `perPage` (type: `string`):

Number of items to return per page

## `countryCode` (type: `string`):

Two-letter country code for LEFTIES regional site

## `languageCode` (type: `string`):

The language code to retrieve the information. If null it will return the default language for the selected country

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "query": "ropa",
  "page": 1,
  "perPage": "20",
  "countryCode": "ES",
  "languageCode": ""
}
```

# 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 = {
    "query": "ropa",
    "page": 1,
    "perPage": "20",
    "countryCode": "ES",
    "languageCode": ""
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("pintostudio/lefties-search-products-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 = {
    "query": "ropa",
    "page": 1,
    "perPage": "20",
    "countryCode": "ES",
    "languageCode": "",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("pintostudio/lefties-search-products-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 '{
  "query": "ropa",
  "page": 1,
  "perPage": "20",
  "countryCode": "ES",
  "languageCode": ""
}' |
apify call pintostudio/lefties-search-products-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

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

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Lefties Search Products Scraper",
        "description": "The Lefties Search Products Actor is an Apify actor designed to scrape product information from Lefties, a fashion retail website.",
        "version": "0.0",
        "x-build-id": "uSWHwsAIrHXNPTVDn"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/pintostudio~lefties-search-products-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-pintostudio-lefties-search-products-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": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/pintostudio~lefties-search-products-scraper/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-pintostudio-lefties-search-products-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$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": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/pintostudio~lefties-search-products-scraper/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-pintostudio-lefties-search-products-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$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",
                "required": [
                    "query"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "query": {
                        "title": "Search Query",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Search term for items (e.g., 'jacket', 'dress', 'shoes')"
                    },
                    "page": {
                        "title": "Page Number",
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Page number for pagination (starting from 1)",
                        "default": 1
                    },
                    "perPage": {
                        "title": "Items Per Page",
                        "enum": [
                            "20",
                            "40",
                            "60",
                            "80",
                            "100",
                            "120"
                        ],
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Number of items to return per page",
                        "default": "20"
                    },
                    "countryCode": {
                        "title": "Country Code",
                        "enum": [
                            "EG",
                            "ES",
                            "IC",
                            "IT",
                            "MX",
                            "PT",
                            "RO",
                            "SA",
                            "TN",
                            "TR",
                            "AE",
                            "AD",
                            "BH",
                            "IL",
                            "KW",
                            "MA",
                            "OM",
                            "QA",
                            "XE",
                            "JO"
                        ],
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Two-letter country code for LEFTIES regional site",
                        "default": "ES"
                    },
                    "languageCode": {
                        "title": "The languageCode",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "The language code to retrieve the information. If null it will return the default language for the selected country",
                        "default": ""
                    }
                }
            },
            "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
                                    }
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
```
