Web Scraping API

Government Data Extraction API

Extract data from government portals, public records databases, regulatory filings, and open data platforms for research and compliance.

$31B by 2027 GovTech marketGrowing 45% YoY Public records digitized60% cost reduction Compliance automation ROI

How It Works

1

Identify public sources

Target government portals, regulatory databases, and public records sites with relevant data.

2

Extract structured data

Pull permit records, business filings, court records, and regulatory data into structured format.

3

Process and analyze

Feed extracted government data into compliance systems, research databases, and reporting tools.

Quick Start

cURL
curl -X POST https://alterlab.io/api/v1/scrape \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://gov-records.example.gov/business-filings/search",
    "advanced": { "render_js": true },
    "extract": {
      "entity_name": "string",
      "filing_date": "string",
      "status": "string",
      "jurisdiction": "string"
    }
  }'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract data from government databases?

Yes. AlterLab handles government portals with JavaScript rendering, form navigation, and complex page structures. Any publicly accessible government data can be extracted.

How do I handle government sites with search forms?

Construct URLs with search parameters pre-filled, or use AlterLab's advanced rendering to navigate form-based interfaces. Many government sites accept URL parameters for direct access.

Responsible Use

AlterLab is designed for extracting publicly available data. Always review the terms of service for any website you access, respect robots.txt directives, and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

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Pricing

From $0.0002/request. No subscriptions. Balance never expires.

Your first scrape.
Sixty seconds.

$1 free credit — up to 5,000 scrapes. No credit card.Just a POST request.

terminal
curl -X POST https://api.alterlab.io/v1/scrape \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://example.com", "formats": ["markdown"]}'

No credit card required · $1 free credit, up to 5,000 scrapes · Balance never expires