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The Mine Works
comparison Jul 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Zillow vs Redfin vs Realtor.com: Which Real Estate Data Source Should You Scrape in 2026?

A field-by-field comparison of Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com scraping: architecture, pricing, unique data each source has, and which to use for which job.

Amazon Product Research in Python: ASIN Data, BSR and Price Without the SP-API
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Amazon Product Research in Python: ASIN Data, BSR and Price Without the SP-API

How to scrape Amazon product listings by ASIN or keyword: price, Best Sellers Rank, star rating, review count, seller and feature bullets, across 8 marketplaces.

Amazon Reviews Scraper: Collect Customer Ratings and Sentiment Without the SP-API
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Amazon Reviews Scraper: Collect Customer Ratings and Sentiment Without the SP-API

How to pull Amazon customer reviews at scale by ASIN: star rating, verified badge, full review text, helpful votes and images, across 8 marketplaces.

Bulk Email Verification in Python: MX, SMTP and Catch-All Detection Without an API
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Bulk Email Verification in Python: MX, SMTP and Catch-All Detection Without an API

How to verify thousands of email addresses for free using DNS MX lookups and optional SMTP handshakes. No API key, no monthly subscription.

Google Maps Reviews Scraper: Extract Ratings, Text and Owner Replies Without an API
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Google Maps Reviews Scraper: Extract Ratings, Text and Owner Replies Without an API

How to pull Google Maps place reviews at scale: star ratings, full text, reviewer details and owner responses, for any hotel, restaurant, shop or attraction.

Scrape Business Emails, Phones and Social Profiles from Any Website
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Scrape Business Emails, Phones and Social Profiles from Any Website

How to extract contact information from a list of company domains at scale: emails, phone numbers, LinkedIn, X, Instagram and more, with no API key.

TripAdvisor Reviews Scraper: Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions Without an API
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

TripAdvisor Reviews Scraper: Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions Without an API

How to pull TripAdvisor reviews at scale: star rating, full text, trip type, owner response and sub-ratings for any listing, with no TripAdvisor API key.

Twitter / X Data Without the API: Scraping Public Tweets by Keyword or Handle
use-case Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Twitter / X Data Without the API: Scraping Public Tweets by Keyword or Handle

How to collect tweets from X (Twitter) without a paid API subscription: keyword search, hashtag tracking and profile timelines using a browser-based scraper.

YouTube Channel Scraper: Subscribers, Video Stats and Channel Data Without a YouTube API Key
tutorial Jun 30, 2026 · 6 min read

YouTube Channel Scraper: Subscribers, Video Stats and Channel Data Without a YouTube API Key

How to pull YouTube channel metadata and video lists: subscriber count, view counts, publish dates, video descriptions, without using the YouTube Data API or paying for quota.

YouTube Transcripts for RAG and LLMs: No API Key Required
use-case Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read

YouTube Transcripts for RAG and LLMs: No API Key Required

How to fetch timestamped YouTube captions as clean JSON and feed them into a vector database or LLM context window, without a Google API key or quota.

Company KYB API: Resolve LEI and SEC CIK, Then Check EU VAT
tutorial Jun 27, 2026 · 6 min read

Company KYB API: Resolve LEI and SEC CIK, Then Check EU VAT

Resolve a list of company names to GLEIF LEIs and SEC EDGAR CIKs in one run, flag EU entities, then validate their VAT numbers with VIES. Python included.

The Mine Works
tutorial Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

EU VAT Validator: Bulk VIES Verification Without an API Key

Validate EU VAT numbers in bulk via the official VIES service. Returns validity, registered company name, and address. No API key required. Empty results are never charged.

The Mine Works
tutorial Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

GLEIF LEI Lookup API: Resolve Legal Entity Identifiers Without an API Key

Look up Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) and registered company data from the GLEIF global registry. Search by company name or LEI code. No API key required.

SEC EDGAR Filings Use Cases: Financial Research, RAG Pipelines, and Compliance Monitoring
use-case Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

SEC EDGAR Filings Use Cases: Financial Research, RAG Pipelines, and Compliance Monitoring

SEC EDGAR holds 30 years of public company filings. Here is who pulls them programmatically, what they build with the data, and why structured JSON beats raw XBRL.

The Mine Works MCP Server: Add 29 Data Tools to Claude Desktop in 2 Minutes
tutorial Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read

The Mine Works MCP Server: Add 29 Data Tools to Claude Desktop in 2 Minutes

Connect LinkedIn, Reddit, SEC filings, B2B leads, PubMed, arXiv, Google Trends, and more to Claude Desktop or Cursor via a single MCP endpoint. No subscriptions: billing flows through your Apify account.

arXiv Scraper: Search AI, Physics, and Biology Preprints with PDF Links via API
tutorial Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read

arXiv Scraper: Search AI, Physics, and Biology Preprints with PDF Links via API

Search arXiv preprints by keyword, category, or author. Returns title, abstract, authors, categories, and PDF links. Track AI research before peer review. No API key required.

B2B Leads Finder: Business Emails and LinkedIn Profiles Without Apollo or ZoomInfo
tutorial Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

B2B Leads Finder: Business Emails and LinkedIn Profiles Without Apollo or ZoomInfo

Find business emails, LinkedIn profiles, and job titles for decision-makers at target companies. No Apollo, ZoomInfo, or Lusha API key required. $0.003 per lead.

CMS Hospital Quality Data: Star Ratings, HCAHPS Scores, and Complication Rates via API
tutorial Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

CMS Hospital Quality Data: Star Ratings, HCAHPS Scores, and Complication Rates via API

Pull CMS hospital quality metrics for 4,500+ US hospitals: overall star ratings, patient satisfaction scores, complication rates, and readmission rates. No API key required.

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