The Problem
Directory scraping with browser automation breaks constantly as websites update their HTML. Teams rebuild scrapers monthly. A structured search API eliminates HTML parsing entirely.
How Scavio Helps
- n8n HTTP Request node calls Scavio API -- no custom code needed
- Structured JSON eliminates HTML parsing, CSS selectors, and browser automation
- Schedule runs weekly or monthly via n8n Cron trigger
- Output to Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, or any n8n-supported destination
- Zero maintenance: no selectors to update when websites change
Relevant Platforms
Google Maps
Local business search with ratings and contact info
Quick Start: Python Example
Here is a quick example searching Google Maps for "n8n google maps directory extraction automation":
Python
import requests
API_KEY = "your_scavio_api_key"
response = requests.post(
"https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search",
headers={
"x-api-key": API_KEY,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
json={"query": query, "tbs": "lcl"},
)
data = response.json()
for result in data.get("organic_results", [])[:5]:
print(f"{result['position']}. {result['title']}")
print(f" {result['link']}\n")Built for n8n users, no-code automation builders, and agencies that need recurring directory data
Scavio handles the search infrastructure — proxies, CAPTCHAs, rate limits, and anti-bot detection — so you can focus on building your automated directory scraping with n8n and search api solution. The API returns structured JSON that is ready for processing, analysis, or feeding into AI agents.
Start with the free tier (250 credits/month, no credit card required) and scale to paid plans when you need higher volume.