Creative Commons Scraper API

Scrape Creative Commons images and 3D models. Collect Creative Commons data such as title, description, license type, creator details, image URLs, keywords, media type, and more.

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Available Creative Commons scrapers

Pick a Creative Commons scraper and call it. Every Creative Commons scraper lists its output fields, delivery volume, and live success rate.

Creative Commons Images

URL, Title, Description, Image url, Creators, License, Keyword, Type, and more.
Views854+
Downloads38+
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Creative Commons 3D Models

URL, ID, Domain, Title, Description, License, Images, Creator details, and more.
Views315+
Downloads12+
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How it works

From zero to Creative Commons data in 3 steps

No proxies to configure, no infrastructure to manage. Pick, call, and receive.

  1. Pick a scraper

    Choose from the [current_scraper_name} scrapers above or create your own with AI in minutes.

  2. Call the API

    One API call with up to 5,000 target URLs. Python and Node.js SDKs, CLI, MCP server, or any HTTP client.

  3. Get structured data

    Receive clean, parsed [current_scrper_name] data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV. Delivered via API, webhook, or cloud storage.

Scraper API Call 
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://openverse.org/image/70ee48a3-6c6d-464c-9db7-75a507555979?q=beach","keyword":""},{"url":"https://openverse.org/image/62319cc3-12e4-43d4-b218-bee28f524e59?q=beach","keyword":""},{"url":"https://openverse.org/image/e7ae9471-7196-4767-bdf1-8a080d3a7134?q=beach","keyword":""},{"url":"https://openverse.org/image/ed2c0630-2837-400e-bfa1-c9333dd58331?q=beach","keyword":""}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_m23cxdw82ct6k022y3&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Response payload 
[
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-06-15",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.google.com\/imgres?q=mural+art\u0026imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F5%2F5e%2FWal...",
    "title": "File:Wall painting - female painter - Pompeii (VI 1 10) - Napoli ...",
    "description": null,
    "image_url": "https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/5\/5e\/Wall_painting_-_female_painter_-_Pompeii_%28VI_1_10%29_-_Napoli_MAN_...",
    "creators": null,
    "license": null,
    "keyword": null
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-06-15",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.google.com\/imgres?q=gymnastics\u0026imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F3%2F30%2F20...",
    "title": "File:2022-06-26 Budapest Cup Age-group III apparatus finals Vault ...",
    "description": null,
    "image_url": "https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/3\/30\/2022-06-26_Budapest_Cup_Age-group_III_apparatus_finals_Vault_%28Mart...",
    "creators": null,
    "license": null,
    "keyword": null
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-06-16",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.google.com\/imgres?q=Aztec+pyramids\u0026imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fc%2Fc8%...",
    "title": "File:Teotihuacan, Pyramid of the Moon, Cerro Gordo, and the Avenue ...",
    "description": null,
    "image_url": "https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/5758\/20660408766_5b6202a239_o.jpg",
    "creators": null,
    "license": null,
    "keyword": null
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-06-16",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/7?hl=en\u0026svid=EpMBMg5oXy02WEltaDVRWlFCTToOZG5rWVZJUkRIaWYxU01KcWh0dHBzOi8vaW1hZ2VzLnB...",
    "title": "Close-up of a Carved Wall in an Ancient Temple · Free Stock Photo",
    "description": null,
    "image_url": "https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/15929091\/pexels-photo-15929091.jpeg?cs=srgb\u0026dl=pexels-sergk1-15929091.jpg\u0026fm=jpg",
    "creators": null,
    "license": null,
    "keyword": null
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-06-16",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.google.com\/imgres?q=Buenos+Aires\u0026imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F8%2F8f%2F...",
    "title": "File:Palacio del Congreso in Buenos Aires (6370115601).jpg ...",
    "description": null,
    "image_url": "https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/6042\/6370115601_0c5ec4f945_o.jpg",
    "creators": null,
    "license": null,
    "keyword": null
  }
]
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TERMINAL

Tell your agent:

Read https://brightdata.com/SKILL.md and get structured JSON for this Creative Commons product via the Web Scraper API (gd_m23cxdw82ct6k022y3): https://openverse.org/image/70ee48a3-6c6d-464c-9db7-75a507555979?q=beach

Or run it yourself:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://openverse.org/image/70ee48a3-6c6d-464c-9db7-75a507555979?q=beach"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_m23cxdw82ct6k022y3&format=json"

Or connect over MCP:

https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY
Get your token-filled URL in the control panel 
For coding Agents

Plug Creative Commons scrapers into your agent

Your agent picks from Creative Commons scrapers we already maintain. Let it run whenever you need, and every run delivers real-time web data straight to your storage. Works in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and any other coding agent.

  • Runs with npx, nothing to install
  • bdata login opens browser auth, no key to paste
  • Name a scraper, get JSON back
  • Delivers to AWS · GCP · Azure · Snowflake · Webhook
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Start collecting Creative Commons data in minutes

Call the API from code, click through the control panel, or hand it to your AI agent.
Call it from code
Trigger runs with parameters, schedule recurring jobs, and deliver to your storage or webhook.
  • Build requests in any language
  • Automate with schedulers and webhooks
  • JSON, NDJSON, or CSV delivery
Run it in the control panel
No engineering required: configure inputs, run, and download results in one place.
  • Configure inputs visually
  • Run with one click
  • Download JSON or CSV
Hand it to your agent
Your agent reads SKILL.md over MCP or the CLI and scrapes on its own.

  • Works with any MCP-compatible agent
  • One prompt to scrape
  • Structured JSON straight back to your agent
Creative Commons data scraping use cases

Real-time Creative Commons intelligence for your business.

Licence-aware AI training data

Licences
Media
Attribution
Training data is only usable if its licence is known. Scrape the licence field alongside titles, descriptions and creator details to assemble image and 3D-model sets where the terms of every asset are explicit and auditable, rather than assumed.

Media asset discovery

Media
Formats
Categories
Scrape keywords, media type and descriptions across the catalog to find assets matching a subject or style, and to understand how the collection is described and tagged at scale.

Creator and attribution tracking

Creators
Attribution
Licences
Attribution is a licence obligation, not a nicety. Scrape creator details against each asset so attribution data travels with the file into your own systems.

Collection composition analysis

Collections
Licences
Formats
Scrape media type and licence across the full catalog to measure how the collection splits between images and 3D models, and which licence terms dominate.
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Web Scraper API vs other providers

Capability
Other scraping providers
Auto-scaling infrastructure
Unlimited
Partial
Anti-bot & CAPTCHA bypass
Built-in
Partial
Residential proxy network
400M+ IPs
Limited pool
Pre-built scrapers
1,400+
50–200
Auto-maintenance (site changes)
24/7
Depends on who built it
Pricing model
One all-in price per record
Compute, proxy, and storage metered separately
Failed requests
Free, pay only for success
Often billed
Custom sites (no pre-built scraper)
AI builds it in minutes, self-healing included
Community-built scrapers, no SLA
Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2)
Full
Partial
Structured output (JSON/CSV)
Automatic
Support
24/7 experts, even on the free tier
Community forum
Free tier
5K records/mo
Varies
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Creative Commons Scraper API FAQs

The Creative Commons Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the Creative Commons website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.

The Creative Commons Scraper API works by sending automated requests to targeted website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.

Yes, the Creative Commons Scraper API is designed to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. It ensures that all data collection activities are performed ethically and legally.

Absolutely! The Creative Commons Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors' activities, trends, and strategies.

The Creative Commons Scraper API offers flawless integration with various platforms and tools. You can use it with your existing data pipelines, CRM systems, or analytics tools to improve your data processing capabilities.

Yes! Every new Bright Data account automatically includes 5,000 free credits per month (approximately $7.50 in value) — no credit card required, no promo code, no commitment. These credits apply to Scrapers (including the Creative Commons Scraper API), as well as the Unlocker API and SERP API. Credits renew on the 1st of each month, and you can start making API calls immediately after signing up.

When your 5,000 free monthly credits are exhausted, behavior depends on your account balance. If you have pre-deposited funds, usage continues seamlessly at standard PAYG rates with no interruption. If you have no deposited funds, requests will return an error until you add funds or until your credits renew on the 1st of the following month. Note that unused free credits do not roll over.

To avoid interruptions, you can enable auto-recharge in your billing settings at brightdata.com/cp/billing/settings.

There are no specific usage limits for the Creative Commons Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.

Yes, we offer dedicated support for the Creative Commons Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.

Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.

JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).

Yes. Connect any agent through the hosted MCP server, point a coding agent at brightdata.com/SKILL.md to set itself up, or use the CLI. Agents authenticate once with browser OAuth and can run any of the Creative Commons scrapers.

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