GitHub Scraper API

Scrape GitHub and collect public data such as username, URL, code language, code, number of lines, size, number of issues, and much more.

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Github repository

URL, ID, Code language, Code, Num lines, User name, User url, Size, and more.
Views2.4K+
Downloads131+
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Github repository - Discover github code by repository URL

URL, ID, Code language, Code, Num lines, User name, User url, Size, and more.
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Github repository - discover new records by search url

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Downloads131+
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How it works

From zero to GitHub data in 3 steps

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

  1. Pick a scraper

    Choose from the GitHub 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 GitHub 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://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Python/blob/master/divide_and_conquer/power.py","website_url":"https://thealgorithms.github.io/Python/"},{"url":"https://github.com/AkarshSatija/msSync/blob/master/index.js","website_url":""},{"url":"https://github.com/WerWolv/ImHex/blob/master/main/gui/source/main.cpp","website_url":"https://imhex.werwolv.net/"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lyrexgxc24b3d4imjt&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Response payload 
[
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-09-24",
    "url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools\/openapi-generator\/blob\/master\/samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/unityWebRequest\/net10\/Petst...",
    "id": "133134007@samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/unityWebRequest\/net10\/Petstore\/src\/Org.OpenAPITools\/Model\/Dog.cs",
    "code_language": "C#",
    "code": [
      "\/*",
      " * OpenAPI Petstore",
      " *",
      " * This spec is mainly for testing Petstore server and contains fake endpoints, models. Please do not use this for any o...",
      " *",
      " * The version of the OpenAPI document: 1.0.0",
      " * Generated by: https:\/\/github.com\/openapitools\/openapi-generator.git",
      " *\/"
    ],
    "num_lines": 126,
    "user_name": "OpenAPITools",
    "user_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools"
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-09-24",
    "url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools\/openapi-generator\/blob\/master\/samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/unityWebRequest\/net10\/Petst...",
    "id": "133134007@samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/unityWebRequest\/net10\/Petstore\/src\/Org.OpenAPITools\/Model\/Zebra.cs",
    "code_language": "C#",
    "code": [
      "\/*",
      " * OpenAPI Petstore",
      " *",
      " * This spec is mainly for testing Petstore server and contains fake endpoints, models. Please do not use this for any o...",
      " *",
      " * The version of the OpenAPI document: 1.0.0",
      " * Generated by: https:\/\/github.com\/openapitools\/openapi-generator.git",
      " *\/"
    ],
    "num_lines": 183,
    "user_name": "OpenAPITools",
    "user_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools"
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-09-24",
    "url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools\/openapi-generator\/blob\/master\/samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/generichost\/standard2.0\/Pet...",
    "id": "133134007@samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/generichost\/standard2.0\/Petstore\/src\/Org.OpenAPITools\/Model\/ComplexQuadrilatera...",
    "code_language": "C#",
    "code": [
      "\/\/ \u003Cauto-generated\u003E",
      "\/*",
      " * OpenAPI Petstore",
      " *",
      " * This spec is mainly for testing Petstore server and contains fake endpoints, models. Please do not use this for any o...",
      " *",
      " * The version of the OpenAPI document: 1.0.0",
      " * Generated by: https:\/\/github.com\/openapitools\/openapi-generator.git"
    ],
    "num_lines": 197,
    "user_name": "OpenAPITools",
    "user_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools"
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-09-24",
    "url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools\/openapi-generator\/blob\/master\/samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/generichost\/standard2.0\/Pet...",
    "id": "133134007@samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/generichost\/standard2.0\/Petstore\/src\/Org.OpenAPITools\/Model\/DanishPig.cs",
    "code_language": "C#",
    "code": [
      "\/\/ \u003Cauto-generated\u003E",
      "\/*",
      " * OpenAPI Petstore",
      " *",
      " * This spec is mainly for testing Petstore server and contains fake endpoints, models. Please do not use this for any o...",
      " *",
      " * The version of the OpenAPI document: 1.0.0",
      " * Generated by: https:\/\/github.com\/openapitools\/openapi-generator.git"
    ],
    "num_lines": 176,
    "user_name": "OpenAPITools",
    "user_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools"
  },
  {
    "timestamp": "2026-09-24",
    "url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools\/openapi-generator\/blob\/master\/samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/unityWebRequest\/net10\/Petst...",
    "id": "133134007@samples\/client\/petstore\/csharp\/unityWebRequest\/net10\/Petstore\/src\/Org.OpenAPITools\/Model\/Apple.cs",
    "code_language": "C#",
    "code": [
      "\/*",
      " * OpenAPI Petstore",
      " *",
      " * This spec is mainly for testing Petstore server and contains fake endpoints, models. Please do not use this for any o...",
      " *",
      " * The version of the OpenAPI document: 1.0.0",
      " * Generated by: https:\/\/github.com\/openapitools\/openapi-generator.git",
      " *\/"
    ],
    "num_lines": 154,
    "user_name": "OpenAPITools",
    "user_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/OpenAPITools"
  }
]
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Use cases

GitHub data scraping use cases

Real-time GitHub intelligence for your business.

Monitor open-source projects

URL
Code language
Size
Scrape GitHub repositories to track project health and momentum in real time. Collect commit histories and issue counts to assess maintenance activity and roadmap alignment.

Evaluate project popularity

User name
URL
Size
Scrape star counts, forks, and contributor lists to measure community traction and reliability. Benchmark open-source tools against each other before adopting or investing.

Cultivate community advocacy

User name
User URL
Code language
Scrape public profiles and contributor data to identify developers active in your domain. Build a network of engaged contributors to amplify your projects.

Tech stack and dependency intelligence

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Num lines
Scrape repository manifests and dependency files to see which libraries and frameworks are gaining adoption. Spot emerging tools before they become industry standard.
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GitHub Scraper API FAQs

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

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

The GitHub 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 GitHub 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 GitHub Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.

Yes, we offer dedicated support for the GitHub 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 GitHub scrapers.

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