VitalSource Scraper API

Scrape VitalSource digital textbooks and eBooks across higher education, professional and academic subjects. Collect VitalSource data such as product title, description, brand, product category, category tree, item ID, variant ID, and product URL.

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VitalSource Products

URL, Item id, Variant id, Title, Description, Product category, Category tree, Brand, and more.
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VitalSource Products - Collect products URLs by sitemap

URL, Item id, Variant id, Title, Description, Product category, Category tree, Brand, and more.
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How it works

From zero to VitalSource data in 3 steps

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

  1. Pick a scraper

    Choose from the VitalSource 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://www.vitalsource.com/products/complex-variables-stephen-d-fisher-v9780486134840","all_variations":true},{"url":"https://www.vitalsource.com/products/a-short-history-of-the-jews-michael-brenner-v9781400834266?_gl=1*1x4gf1s*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTk4NjY4NTUuMTc3ODI0ODcyMw..*_ga_9BHKRDRRYB*czE3NzgyNDg3MjIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzgyNDg3NzEkajExJGwwJGgw","all_variations":true}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_movixggy22md2cqg87&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Response payload 
[
  {
    "db_source": "1784774594850",
    "timestamp": "2026-07-23",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.vitalsource.com\/products\/atrocity-speech-law-gregory-s-gordon-v9780190612702",
    "item_id": "9780190612702",
    "variant_id": "1387503594",
    "title": "Atrocity Speech Law",
    "description": "Atrocity Speech Law: Foundation, Fragmentation, Fruition is written by Gregory S. Gordon and published by Oxford Univers...",
    "product_category": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1784774594850",
    "timestamp": "2026-07-23",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.vitalsource.com\/products\/at-the-limits-of-the-secular-william-a-barbieri-v9781467440288",
    "item_id": "9781467440288",
    "variant_id": "764247810",
    "title": "At the Limits of the Secular",
    "description": "At the Limits of the Secular: Reflections on Faith and Public Life is written by William A. Barbieri and published by Ee...",
    "product_category": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1784774594850",
    "timestamp": "2026-07-23",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.vitalsource.com\/products\/at-the-limits-of-the-secular-william-a-barbieri-v9781467440288",
    "item_id": "9781467440288",
    "variant_id": "762623416",
    "title": "At the Limits of the Secular",
    "description": "At the Limits of the Secular: Reflections on Faith and Public Life is written by William A. Barbieri and published by Ee...",
    "product_category": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1784774594850",
    "timestamp": "2026-07-23",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.vitalsource.com\/products\/at-the-limits-of-the-secular-william-a-barbieri-v9781467440288",
    "item_id": "9781467440288",
    "variant_id": "764335413",
    "title": "At the Limits of the Secular",
    "description": "At the Limits of the Secular: Reflections on Faith and Public Life is written by William A. Barbieri and published by Ee...",
    "product_category": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1784774594850",
    "timestamp": "2026-07-23",
    "url": "https:\/\/www.vitalsource.com\/products\/at-the-limits-of-the-secular-william-a-barbieri-v9781467440288",
    "item_id": "9781467440288",
    "variant_id": "762579084",
    "title": "At the Limits of the Secular",
    "description": "At the Limits of the Secular: Reflections on Faith and Public Life is written by William A. Barbieri and published by Ee...",
    "product_category": null
  }
]
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Use cases

VitalSource data scraping use cases

Real-time VitalSource intelligence for your business.

eTextbook catalog research

Title
Product category
Category tree
Scrape titles by subject to map which disciplines the digital textbook catalog covers and how deep each one goes.

Publisher coverage analysis

Brand
Product category
Title
Scrape brand by subject to see which publishers and imprints lead each discipline in the digital textbook catalog.

Edition and access variants

Variant ID
Item ID
Title
The same textbook can list in several editions and access terms. Scrape variant IDs against item IDs to see how each is offered.

Title description analysis

Description
Title
URL
Scrape descriptions to compare course coverage and edition details, useful for matching titles against campus reading lists.

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VitalSource Scraper API FAQs

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

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

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

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

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

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