app-store-scraper

Name: app-store-scraper
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Author: Adam Bulmer

Retrieve structured App Store data via iTunes endpoints using curl and jq.

21|6|Updated Dec 10, 2025

Search Tags:#metadata #jq #curl #data-extraction #app-store #itunes-api

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npx skills add https://github.com/mintuz/claude-plugins --skill app-store-scraper

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Skill: app-store-scraper
Source: https://github.com/mintuz/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/app/skills/app-store-scraper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mintuz/claude-plugins --skill app-store-scraper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill retrieves structured data from Apple's App Store and iTunes APIs, enabling automated access to app metadata, developer details, reviews, and search results for analysis and reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve app metadata, pricing, ratings, descriptions, and release dates via the App Store Lookup and Developer endpoints.
Access user reviews and rating distributions to monitor sentiment and product feedback.
Build market research dashboards and competitive analyses by aggregating data from search, lists, and developer queries.

Quick Start

Query a specific app by ID and extract its name and rating: curl -s "https://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=553834731&entity=software" | jq '.results[0] | {name: .trackName, rating: .averageUserRating}'

Frequently Asked Questions about app-store-scraper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I pull App Store data using curl and jq?▼

To pull App Store data, query the iTunes lookup endpoint with curl and pipe the JSON response to jq for filtering. This retrieves structured app metadata for analysis.

What App Store metadata can I extract from the iTunes API?▼

You can extract app metadata including pricing, ratings, descriptions, release dates, user reviews, and developer portfolios from the iTunes API to support competitive analysis and market research.

Do I need any special client or dependencies to scrape iTunes API data?▼

No special client or dependencies are required. The workflow relies on standard CLI tools like curl and jq to process JSON payloads, requiring only endpoint parameters and country codes.

Can I retrieve user reviews and rating distributions from the App Store?▼

Yes, you can retrieve user reviews and rating distributions from the App Store by querying the iTunes endpoints. This allows you to monitor sentiment and product feedback for specific apps.

What is the best way to build a competitive analysis dashboard using App Store data?▼

The best way to build a competitive analysis dashboard is aggregating data from iTunes search, lists, and developer queries. Using curl and jq normalizes the JSON responses for monitoring workflows.