python-craigslist

A simple Craigslist wrapper.

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)

Usage

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'

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 engineering internship in Silicon Valley?

from craigslist import CraigslistJobs
cl_j = CraigslistJobs(site='sfbay', area='sby', category='eng',
                      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
}
# ...

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! :-)