Google Play crawler (Node)
A Node.js library to interact with Google Play APIs, enabling app details retrieval and downloads by emulating an Android device.
What is Google Play crawler (Node)?
node-google-play is a Node.js library that enables developers to interact with Google Play's APIs programmatically. It emulates an Android device to fetch app details, discover related apps, and download APK files, solving the need for automated access to Google Play data without a physical device. The library handles authentication, device-specific headers, and request formatting to mimic legitimate Play Store traffic.
Developers and researchers who need to automate data extraction from Google Play, such as for app market analysis, APK downloading for testing, or building tools that require programmatic access to Play Store content.
Developers choose node-google-play because it provides a reliable, configurable way to access Google Play APIs with full device emulation support. Its ability to customize user-agents and device IDs allows for precise control over API interactions, making it a versatile alternative to manual scraping or using unofficial APIs.
Overview
Get details and download apps from https://play.google.com by emulating an Android (Nexus 5X) device by default. For a rust version of this library check out https://github.com/dweinstein/rs-google-play
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