GitHub Followers API
Followers
for GitHub, in one call.
The Followers endpoint from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to GitHub data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our endpoint makes it easy to retrieve followers data in real-time for your applications. Get public followers for a GitHub user. Pass username, handle, or url.
// Example: Followers from the GitHub API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/github/user/followers`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoint spec
What the Followers endpoint returns
/v1/github/user/followers Parameters
handle string GitHub username/handle of the user you want the followers for
url string GitHub user URL, e.g. https://github.com/torvalds.
cursor number Cursor from the previous response. Defaults to 1.
Quick start
Followers quick start
Sign up, grab your API key, paste this in. First response in under a minute.
// Example: Followers from the GitHub API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/github/user/followers`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why use this Followers endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Followers data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and a straightforward REST endpoint make it easy to get started in any language.
High reliability
Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your applications, even at scale.
Comprehensive data
Access comprehensive Followers data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Followers endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Followers data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Followers content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Followers data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Followers data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Followers data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Followers data for your specific needs.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Followers endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Followers endpoint that lets you access GitHub data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the Followers data?
We provide real-time Followers data from GitHub. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Followers endpoint in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators endpoints for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Followers endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Followers endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Followers endpoint return?
The Followers endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/github/user/followers` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
Get started
Start using Followers
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling followers data in under sixty seconds.
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