README.rst

python-craigslist

A simple Craigslist wrapper.

License: MIT-Zero.

Disclaimer

• I don't work for or have any affiliation with Craigslist.
• This module was implemented for educational purposes. It should not be used for crawling or downloading data from Craigslist.

Installation

pip install python-craigslist

Classes

Base class:

• CraigslistBase

Subclasses:

• CraigslistCommunity (craigslist.org > community)
• CraigslistHousing (craigslist.org > housing)
• CraigslistJobs (craigslist.org > jobs)
• CraigslistPersonals (craigslist.org > personals)
• CraigslistForSale (craigslist.org > for sale)
• CraigslistEvents (craigslist.org > event calendar)
• CraigslistServices (craigslist.org > services)
• CraigslistGigs (craigslist.org > gigs)
• CraigslistResumes (craigslist.org > resumes)

Examples

Looking for a room in San Francisco?

from craigslist import CraigslistHousing
cl_h = CraigslistHousing(site='sfbay', area='sfc', category='roo',
                         filters={'max_price': 1200, 'private_room': True})

for result in cl_h.get_results(sort_by='newest', geotagged=True):
    print result

{
    'id': u'4851150747',
    'name': u'Near SFSU, UCSF and NEWLY FURNISHED - CLEAN, CONVENIENT and CLEAN!',
    'url': u'http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/roo/4851150747.html',
    'datetime': u'2015-01-27 23:44',
    'price': u'$1100',
    'where': u'inner sunset / UCSF',
    'has_image': False,
    'has_map': True,
    'geotag': (37.738473, -122.494721)
}
# ...

Maybe an software engineering internship in Silicon Valley?

from craigslist import CraigslistJobs
cl_j = CraigslistJobs(site='sfbay', area='sby', category='sof',
                      filters={'is_internship': True, 'employment_type': ['full-time', 'part-time']})

for result in cl_j.get_results():
    print result

{
    'id': u'5708651182',
    'name': u'GAME DEVELOPER INTERNSHIP AT TYNKER - AVAILABLE NOW!',
    'url': u'http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/eng/5708651182.html',
    'datetime': u'2016-07-30 13:30',
    'price': None,
    'where': u'mountain view',
    'has_image': True,
    'has_map': True,
    'geotag': None
}
# ...

Events with free food in New York?

from craigslist import CraigslistEvents
cl_e = CraigslistEvents(site='newyork', filters={'free': True, 'food': True})

for result in cl_e.get_results(sort_by='newest', limit=5):
    print result

{
    'id': u'4866178242',
    'name': u'Lituation Thursdays @ Le Reve',
    'url': u'http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/eve/4866178242.html',
    'datetime': u'1/29',
    'price': None,
    'where': u'Midtown East',
    'has_image': True,
    'has_map': True,
    'geotag': None
}
# ...

Where to get filters from?

Every subclass has its own set of filters. To get a list of all the filters supported by a specific subclass, use the .show_filters() class-method:

>>> from craigslist import CraigslistJobs, CraigslistForSale
>>> CraigslistJobs.show_filters()

Base filters:
* posted_today = True/False
* query = ...
* search_titles = True/False
* has_image = True/False
Section specific filters:
* is_internship = True/False
* is_telecommuting = True/False
* is_contract = True/False
* is_parttime = True/False
* is_nonprofit = True/False
* employment_type = u'full-time', u'part-time', u'contract', u"employee's choice"

>>> CraigslistForSale.show_filters(category='cta')

Base filters:
* posted_today = True/False
* query = ...
* search_titles = True/False
* has_image = True/False
Section specific filters:
* min_year = ...
* model = ...
* min_price = ...
* max_miles = ...
* make = ...
* max_price = ...
* min_miles = ...
* max_year = ...
* auto_title_status = u'clean', u'salvage', u'rebuilt', u'parts only', u'lien', u'missing'
* auto_transmission = u'manual', u'automatic', u'other'
* auto_fuel_type = u'gas', u'diesel', u'hybrid', u'electric', u'other'
* auto_paint = u'black', u'blue', u'brown', u'green', u'grey', u'orange', u'purple', u'red', u'silver', u'white', u'yellow', u'custom'
* auto_bodytype = u'bus', u'convertible', u'coupe', u'hatchback', u'mini-van', u'offroad', u'pickup', u'sedan', u'truck', u'SUV', u'wagon', u'van', u'other'
* auto_drivetrain = u'fwd', u'rwd', u'4wd'
* auto_size = u'compact', u'full-size', u'mid-size', u'sub-compact'
* auto_cylinders = u'3 cylinders', u'4 cylinders', u'5 cylinders', u'6 cylinders', u'8 cylinders', u'10 cylinders', u'12 cylinders', u'other'
* condition = u'new', u'like new', u'excellent', u'good', u'fair', u'salvage'

Where to get site and area from?

When initializing any of the subclasses, you'll need to provide the site, and optionall the area, from where you want to query data.

To get the right site, follow these steps:

1. Go to craigslist.org/about/sites.
2. Find the country or city you're interested on, and click on it.
3. You'll be directed to <site>.craigslist.org. The value of <site> in the URL is the one you should use.

Not all sites have areas. To check if your site has areas, check for links next to the title of the Craigslist page, on the top center. For example, for New York you'll see:

Click on the one you're interested, and you'll be redirected to <site>.craigslist.org/<area>. The value of <area> in the URL is the one you should use. If there are no areas next to the title, it means your site has no areas, and you can leave that argument unset.

Where to get category from?

You can additionally provide a category when initializing any of the subclasses. To obtain the code of this category, follow these steps:

1. Go to <site>.craigslist.org or just craigslist.org (you'll be directed to the last used site).
2. You'll see a list of categories and subcategories (see image below).
3. Click on the interested subcategory. You'll be redirected to the search view for that subcategory. The URL you were redirected will end with /search/<category>. This would be the code for your category.

Is there a limit for the numbers of results?

Yes, Craigslist caps the results for any search to 3000.

Support

If you find any bug or you want to propose a new feature, please use the issues tracker. I'll be happy to help you! :-)