crawl4ai/docs/md_v2/marketplace

Crawl4AI Marketplace

A terminal-themed marketplace for tools, integrations, and resources related to Crawl4AI.

Setup

Backend

1. Install dependencies:

cd backend
pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Generate dummy data:

python dummy_data.py

3. Run the server:

python server.py

The API will be available at http://localhost:8100

Frontend

1. Open frontend/index.html in your browser
2. Or serve via MkDocs as part of the documentation site

Database Schema

The marketplace uses SQLite with automatic migration from schema.yaml. Tables include:

• apps: Tools and integrations
• articles: Reviews, tutorials, and news
• categories: App categories
• sponsors: Sponsored content

API Endpoints

• GET /api/apps - List apps with filters
• GET /api/articles - List articles
• GET /api/categories - Get all categories
• GET /api/sponsors - Get active sponsors
• GET /api/search?q=query - Search across content
• GET /api/stats - Marketplace statistics

Features

• Smart caching: LocalStorage with TTL (1 hour)
• Terminal theme: Consistent with Crawl4AI branding
• Responsive design: Works on all devices
• Fast search: Debounced with 300ms delay
• CORS protected: Only crawl4ai.com and localhost

Admin Panel

Coming soon - for now, edit the database directly or modify dummy_data.py

Deployment

For production deployment on EC2:

1. Update API_BASE in marketplace.js to production URL
2. Run FastAPI with proper production settings (use gunicorn/uvicorn)
3. Set up nginx proxy if needed