Tech Stack Lookup Scraper
"Know What Your Prospects Are Using" by John Rippy | johnrippy.link
🏆 2025 Zapier Automation Hero of the Year — Project Phoenix: A 95-step AI sales pipeline cutting development time by 50%. Read more →
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Stop Paying $295/mo for BuiltWith
You're currently paying: BuiltWith ($295/mo), Wappalyzer Pro ($99/mo), SimilarTech ($199/mo), StackShare Pro ($49/mo). What if you could detect tech stacks for pennies per site?The Tech Stack Lookup Scraper identifies 200+ technologies on any website:
- CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Drupal, Magento)
- JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt, Gatsby)
- Analytics tools (Google Analytics 4, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Segment)
- Marketing automation (HubSpot, Mailchimp, Intercom, Drift)
- CDN/Hosting (AWS, Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify)
- Security headers and SSL analysis
- E-commerce platforms and payment processors
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Why Choose This Over Traditional Tech Detection Tools
1. Pay-Per-Site, Not Per-Month
Traditional tools: $100-$300/month for unlimited lookups.
This actor: Pay per URL analyzed. Analyze 100 sites for ~$10. Analyze 1,000 for ~$75.
Analyze 500 competitor sites and still pay less than one BuiltWith subscription.2. 200+ Technologies Detected
We detect technologies across 10 categories:
3. Confidence Scores
Every detection includes a confidence percentage (0-100%) so you know how reliable each result is.
4. Bulk Processing with Webhooks
Process thousands of URLs in parallel. Get results delivered to your webhook when done.
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Quick Start Examples
Example 1: Analyze Single Website
{
"urls": ["https://stripe.com"],
"detectCMS": true,
"detectFrameworks": true,
"detectAnalytics": true
}
Example 2: Competitor Tech Stack Audit
{
"urls": [
"https://competitor1.com",
"https://competitor2.com",
"https://competitor3.com"
],
"detectCMS": true,
"detectFrameworks": true,
"detectAnalytics": true,
"detectMarketing": true,
"detectHosting": true
}
Example 3: Lead Qualification (Find WordPress Sites)
{
"urls": ["https://prospect1.com", "https://prospect2.com"],
"detectCMS": true,
"checkHeaders": true
}
Example 4: With Webhook
{
"urls": ["https://example.com"],
"webhookUrl": "https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/12345/abcdef/"
}
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Detection Methods
We use 5 detection methods for maximum accuracy:
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Input Parameters
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Output Format
{
"url": "https://example.com",
"scannedAt": "2025-12-23T12:00:00.000Z",
"technologies": {
"cms": [
{ "name": "WordPress", "version": "6.4", "confidence": 100 }
],
"frameworks": [
{ "name": "React", "version": "18.2", "confidence": 95 }
],
"analytics": [
{ "name": "Google Analytics 4", "confidence": 100 },
{ "name": "Hotjar", "confidence": 90 }
],
"marketing": [
{ "name": "HubSpot", "confidence": 100 },
{ "name": "Mailchimp", "confidence": 85 }
],
"hosting": [
{ "name": "AWS", "confidence": 80 }
],
"cdn": [
{ "name": "Cloudflare", "confidence": 100 }
],
"advertising": [
{ "name": "Google Ads", "confidence": 100 },
{ "name": "Facebook Pixel", "confidence": 95 }
]
},
"headers": {
"server": "nginx",
"poweredBy": "PHP/8.1",
"cacheControl": "max-age=3600"
},
"security": {
"hasSSL": true,
"hasHSTS": true,
"hasCSP": false
},
"techCount": 12,
"summary": {
"cms": "WordPress",
"framework": "React",
"analytics": "Google Analytics 4, Hotjar",
"hosting": "AWS",
"cdn": "Cloudflare"
}
}
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Pay-Per-Event Pricing
You only pay for what you use. No monthly fees. No minimums.Cost Examples
Save 50-90% compared to monthly subscriptions for typical usage.---
Use Cases
Sales & Lead Generation
- Lead qualification: Find prospects using specific technologies
- Competitive intelligence: Discover competitor tech stacks
- Upgrade opportunities: Find sites using outdated platforms
- Target by CMS: Find all WordPress, Shopify, or Wix sites in a list
Marketing Agencies
- Client audits: Understand current tech landscape
- Platform migration: Identify sites ready for upgrades
- Integration planning: See what tools are already in use
SEO Agencies
- Technical audits: Detect analytics, SEO plugins, schemas
- Competitor analysis: Compare your client's stack to competitors
- Speed issues: Identify heavy scripts and plugins
Developers
- Research: Understand what technologies power successful sites
- Proposals: Accurately scope projects by knowing current stack
- Benchmarking: Compare technology adoption across industries
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API Integration
Using the Apify API (JavaScript)
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });
const run = await client.actor('localhowl/tech-stack-scraper').call({
urls: ['https://stripe.com', 'https://shopify.com'],
detectCMS: true,
detectFrameworks: true
});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);
Using cURL
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/localhowl~tech-stack-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"urls": ["https://example.com"],
"detectCMS": true,
"detectFrameworks": true,
"detectAnalytics": true
}'
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Webhook Integration (Zapier, Make, n8n)
Webhook Payload Format
{
"event": "scan_completed",
"timestamp": "2025-12-23T12:00:00.000Z",
"actor": "tech-stack-scraper",
"runId": "abc123",
"urlsScanned": 10,
"techsDetected": 47,
"results": [...]
}
Common Automations
- CRM Enrichment: Add tech stack data to HubSpot, Salesforce contacts
- Lead Scoring: Auto-score leads based on technologies used
- Slack Alerts: Notify when competitor changes their stack
- Google Sheets: Build a database of prospect tech stacks
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Limitations
- Client-Side Only: Cannot detect server-side languages (PHP, Python, Ruby) definitively
- Obfuscated Code: Some sites minify/obfuscate, reducing detection accuracy
- Rate Limiting: Built-in delays to avoid being blocked
- SPAs: Single-page apps may require JavaScript rendering
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Support
- Email: john@johnrippy.link
🏆 2025 Zapier Automation Hero of the Year — Project Phoenix: A 95-step AI sales pipeline cutting development time by 50%. Read more →
- GitHub: Report issues on the repository
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Built by John Rippy | johnrippy.link🏆 2025 Zapier Automation Hero of the Year — Project Phoenix: A 95-step AI sales pipeline cutting development time by 50%. Read more →
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Keywords
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