Remote Jobs Aggregator - API-Based Multi-Platform Job Scraper Aggregate remote job postings from 4 free public APIs in one place. Fetch remote jobs from Arbeitnow, Jobicy, Himalayas, and RemoteOK. Extract job titles, companies, salaries, locations, and descriptions. Legal, stable, and fast API-based data collection - no browser automation required. ## Features ✅ Multi-Platform API Aggregation - Arbeitnow (completely free, no auth) - Jobicy (free, rate limited) - Himalayas (free, rate limited) - RemoteOK (free with 24hr delay) ✅ Comprehensive Data Extraction - Job title & description - Company name - Location & work type (Remote/Hybrid/On-site) - Salary information (when available) - Job type (Full-time, Contract, etc.) - Skills/tags - Posted date & URL ✅ Legal & Stable - Uses free public APIs (no ToS violations) - No browser automation (faster & cheaper) - APIs don't break like HTML selectors - No authentication required ✅ Built for Scale - Concurrent API requests for fast aggregation - Simple HTTP requests (no proxy needed) - Error handling & graceful degradation - Structured JSON output - Dataset export (CSV, JSON, Excel) ## Use Cases 🎯 Recruiters & HR Teams - Source remote candidates from multiple platforms - Build talent pools for distributed teams - Track remote hiring trends 📊 Market Intelligence - Monitor remote job market trends - Track in-demand skills for remote work - Salary benchmarking for distributed teams 💼 Job Boards & Aggregators - Aggregate remote listings from multiple sources - Keep remote job data fresh and updated - Enrich job postings with additional metadata 🤖 AI & LLM Applications - Training data for remote job recommendation systems - Remote career coaching chatbots - Resume matching for distributed work ## Input json { "searchKeywords": "python developer", "platforms": ["arbeitnow", "jobicy", "himalayas", "remoteok"], "maxJobsPerPlatform": 10, "maxTotalJobs": 40, "debugMode": false } ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | searchKeywords | string | "" | Keywords to search for (e.g., 'python', 'react', 'marketing'). Leave empty for all jobs. | | platforms | array | All platforms | Which platforms to fetch from: arbeitnow, jobicy, himalayas, remoteok | | maxJobsPerPlatform | integer | 10 | Maximum jobs to fetch from each platform (1-50) | | maxTotalJobs | integer | 0 | Maximum total jobs across all platforms (0 = unlimited) | | debugMode | boolean | false | Enable verbose logging for troubleshooting | ## Output Each job posting returns the following fields: json { "title": "Senior Python & Typescript Developer", "company": "Varicent", "location": "Mexico", "salary": null, "description": "At Varicent, we're transforming Sales Performance Management...", "platform": "jobicy", "work_type": "Remote", "job_type": ["Full-Time"], "tags": [["Programming"]], "url": "https://jobicy.com/jobs/135061-senior-python-typescript-developer", "posted_date": "2025-10-29T07:17:22+00:00", "scraped_at": "2025-11-12T17:45:49.603733", "index": 6 } ### Output Fields by Platform | Field | Arbeitnow | Jobicy | Himalayas | RemoteOK | |-------|-----------|--------|-----------|----------| | title | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | company | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ | | location | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | salary | ❌ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | | description | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | work_type | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | job_type | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | tags | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | posted_date | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ = Available when provided by the platform ## Example Usage ### Basic Remote Jobs Search json { "searchKeywords": "react developer" } ### Multi-Platform with Limits json { "searchKeywords": "machine learning", "platforms": ["arbeitnow", "himalayas", "remoteok"], "maxJobsPerPlatform": 20, "maxTotalJobs": 50 } ### All Jobs from Specific Platforms json { "platforms": ["jobicy", "himalayas"], "maxJobsPerPlatform": 25 } ### Debug Mode json { "searchKeywords": "nodejs", "debugMode": true } ## Platform Details ### Arbeitnow - Status: ✅ Completely free, no API key required - Coverage: Jobs aggregated from company ATS systems - Rate Limit: None - Data Quality: High (direct from company systems) ### Jobicy - Status: ✅ Free API - Coverage: Remote jobs worldwide - Rate Limit: Once per hour - Data Quality: High (includes salary data sometimes) ### Himalayas - Status: ✅ Free API - Coverage: Remote jobs with salary ranges - Rate Limit: 20 jobs per request - Data Quality: Very high (includes salary ranges) ### RemoteOK - Status: ✅ Free with 24hr delay - Coverage: 30,000+ remote jobs (largest collection) - Rate Limit: None - Data Quality: High (includes tags, salary ranges) - Note: Must credit/link to RemoteOK.com when using data ## Pricing (Pay-Per-Event) This actor uses Pay-Per-Event pricing for maximum flexibility: - Base job fetched: $0.005 per job ($5 per 1,000 jobs) - Salary extracted: +$0.002 per job (valuable data point) Example Cost Calculation: Fetching 1,000 jobs: - 400 Arbeitnow (no salary): 400 × $0.005 = $2.00 - 300 Jobicy (with salary): 300 × ($0.005 + $0.002) = $2.10 - 200 Himalayas (with salary): 200 × ($0.005 + $0.002) = $1.40 - 100 RemoteOK (with salary): 100 × ($0.005 + $0.002) = $0.70 - Total: $6.20 for 1,000 remote jobs 💡 Only pay for what you use - no browser costs, no proxy costs! ## Best Practices ### Search Optimization 1. Use Specific Keywords: "python developer" > "developer" 2. Try Different Terms: APIs may use different job categorization 3. Combine Platforms: Each API has different job sources 4. Set Reasonable Limits: Start with 10-20 jobs per platform for testing ### Data Quality 1. Handle Missing Data: Not all APIs provide salary information 2. Company Field: Some platforms may not include company names 3. Fresh Data: Jobs are typically updated daily by APIs 4. Remote Filter: All jobs are remote/distributed work ### Performance Tips 1. Concurrent Fetching: Actor fetches from all platforms in parallel 2. No Rate Limits: Only Jobicy has hourly limit (others unlimited) 3. Fast Execution: Typically completes in 3-5 seconds 4. Debug Mode: Use for troubleshooting API issues ## FAQ Q: Why use APIs instead of scraping job sites? A: APIs are legal, stable, faster, and don't violate terms of service. They provide official data access without authentication requirements. Q: Why is salary data sometimes missing? A: Many companies don't publicly list salary ranges. Himalayas and RemoteOK provide salary more often than Arbeitnow/Jobicy. Q: Can I filter by location? A: All jobs are remote/distributed. Some may specify preferred timezones or regions in the description. Q: How often is data updated? A: RemoteOK has 24hr delay on free tier. Other APIs provide real-time data. Q: Can I use this for commercial purposes? A: Yes! Perfect for recruitment agencies, job boards, and market research. RemoteOK requires attribution (link back to remoteok.com). Q: What if an API is down or rate limited? A: The actor gracefully handles errors - other platforms will still return data. ## Legal & Ethics ✅ Legal Compliance: 1. API Terms: All platforms provide free public APIs for data access 2. No Scraping: Uses official APIs only (no browser automation) 3. Attribution: RemoteOK requires linking back to their site 4. Rate Limits: Respects API rate limits (only Jobicy has limits) 5. Personal Data: Handle candidate data per GDPR/privacy laws This actor is legal and ethical - uses official APIs with proper permissions. ## Why API-Based Job Aggregation? | Feature | API-Based (This Actor) | Browser Scraping | |---------|------------------------|------------------| | Legal | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often violates ToS | | Speed | ✅ 3-5 seconds | ❌ 30+ seconds | | Cost | ✅ $5-10 per 1k jobs | ❌ $15-20 per 1k jobs | | Stability | ✅ APIs rarely change | ❌ Selectors break often | | Authentication | ✅ None required | ❌ Login required | | Proxy Required | ✅ No | ❌ Yes (expensive) | | Maintenance | ✅ Low | ❌ High | ## Support Need help? Have questions? - 📧 Support: support@apify.com - 📚 Apify Docs: https://docs.apify.com - 💬 Community: https://discord.com/invite/jyEM2PRvMU --- Built with ❤️ using Apify and free public job APIs Remote Work Data Sources: - Arbeitnow API - Jobicy API - Himalayas API - RemoteOK API