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How to build Open source project scout with a social data API
You can build open source project scout by calling 3 Scrapall REST endpoints for GitHub, Reddit and storing the JSON they return. The typical buyer is vcs and devtool investors. Find fast-growing repos and check discussion about them on Reddit.
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Platforms and endpoints
| Product | Platform | Endpoint | What it returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open source project scout | GitHub | /v1/github/trending_repositories | Trending Repositories |
| Open source project scout | GitHub | /v1/github/repository | Repository |
| Open source project scout | /v1/reddit/search | Search |
Example request
Every endpoint is a plain HTTPS GET or POST with your key in the X-Scapi-Key header. Responses are JSON.
curl "https://api.scrapall.bipsport.com/scapi/v1/github/trending_repositories" \
-H "X-Scapi-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"What you can build
A working open source project scout needs three parts: a collector that calls the endpoints below on a schedule, a small database that keeps every response with its fetch time, and a view or alert that shows vcs and devtool investors what changed. Scrapall handles the data collection, so you only write the product logic.
How to build it, step by step
- Get an API key on the Buy page; new accounts start with 20 free credits.
- Call /v1/github/trending_repositories first to check the response fields you need.
- Add the other endpoints (/v1/github/repository, /v1/reddit/search) and store each JSON response with a timestamp.
- Schedule the collector (cron or a queue) and build the view or alert on top of the stored data.
FAQ
Which platforms does this use case need?
It uses public data from GitHub, Reddit, all reachable through one Scrapall API key.
How do I authenticate the requests?
Send your key in the X-Scapi-Key header on every request. Responses are JSON.
How much does it cost to start?
New accounts get 20 free credits. After that you pay per request in USDT; see the Pricing page.
Can I run it on a schedule?
Yes. Each endpoint is a plain HTTPS call, so a cron job or queue worker can collect fresh data every day.
Sources
- https://scrapall.bipsport.com/docs/github/#get-v1-github-repository
- https://scrapall.bipsport.com/docs/github/#get-v1-github-trending-repositories
- https://scrapall.bipsport.com/docs/reddit/#get-v1-reddit-search