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feat: Hidden JSON API Scrapers + Affiliate Monetization

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TIER 0: Hidden JSON APIs (Most Reliable!)
- Namecheap GraphQL: aftermarketapi.namecheap.com/graphql
- Dynadot REST: 342k+ auctions with Estibot appraisals!
- Sav.com AJAX: load_domains_ajax endpoint

AFFILIATE MONETIZATION:
- All platform URLs include affiliate tracking
- Configured for: Namecheap, Dynadot, GoDaddy, Sedo, Sav
- Revenue potential: $10-50/sale

TECHNICAL:
- New hidden_api_scrapers.py with 3 platform scrapers
- Updated auction_scraper.py with 3-tier priority chain
- Dynadot returns: bid_price, bids, estibot_appraisal, backlinks
- MARKET_CONCEPT.md completely updated

Tested: Dynadot returns 5 real auctions with prices up to $10k!
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Die **Market Page** ist das Herzstück von Pounce. Hier fließen alle Datenquellen zusammen:
1. **Pounce Direct** — User-Listings (unser USP, 0% Provision)
2. **Live Auktionen** — Externe Plattformen (GoDaddy, Sedo, etc.)
2. **Live Auktionen** — Externe Plattformen (8+ Quellen!)
3. **Drops Tomorrow** — Domains bevor sie in Auktionen landen (Phase 3)
### Der Weg zum Unicorn (aus pounce_strategy.md)
@ -20,40 +20,66 @@ Die **Market Page** ist das Herzstück von Pounce. Hier fließen alle Datenquell
---
## 🔧 KRITISCHE FIXES (Implementiert am 11.12.2025)
### Problem: Veraltete Daten wurden angezeigt
## 🚀 DATENQUELLEN — 3-Tier Architektur
```
VORHER: Abgelaufene Auktionen wurden im Feed angezeigt
→ Schlechte User Experience
→ Vertrauensverlust
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ POUNCE DATA ACQUISITION PIPELINE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🥇 TIER 0: HIDDEN JSON APIs (Schnellste, Stabilste) │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ ✅ Namecheap GraphQL: aftermarketapi.namecheap.com/graphql │
│ ✅ Dynadot REST: dynadot-vue-api/.../marketplace-api │
│ ✅ Sav.com AJAX: sav.com/auctions/load_domains_ajax │
│ │
│ 🥈 TIER 1: OFFICIAL PARTNER APIs │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ ⚠️ DropCatch API: Nur eigene Aktivitäten (nicht public) │
│ ⏳ Sedo Partner API: Credentials konfiguriert │
│ │
│ 🥉 TIER 2: WEB SCRAPING (Fallback) │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ ✅ ExpiredDomains.net: ~350 Domains/Scrape │
│ ✅ GoDaddy RSS: ~10-50 Domains/Scrape │
│ ✅ NameJet Public: ~10-20 Domains/Scrape │
│ ✅ DropCatch Public: Fallback wenn API fehlt │
│ ✅ Sedo Public: Fallback wenn API fehlt │
│ │
│ 💎 POUNCE DIRECT (Unique Content) │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ ⏳ User-Listings: DNS-verifiziert, 0% Provision │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Lösung: Multi-Layer Data Freshness
---
## 💰 AFFILIATE MONETARISIERUNG
Jeder Link zu einer externen Auktion enthält Affiliate-Tracking:
| Platform | Affiliate Program | Revenue Share |
|----------|------------------|---------------|
| **Namecheap** | ✅ Impact Radius | ~$20/sale |
| **Dynadot** | ✅ Direct | 5% lifetime |
| **GoDaddy** | ✅ CJ Affiliate | $10-50/sale |
| **Sedo** | ✅ Partner Program | 10-15% |
| **Sav.com** | ✅ Referral | $5/registration |
| **DropCatch** | ❌ | - |
| **NameJet** | ❌ | - |
```python
# 1. API-Filter: Nur laufende Auktionen
query = select(DomainAuction).where(
and_(
DomainAuction.is_active == True,
DomainAuction.end_time > datetime.utcnow() # ← NEU!
)
)
# 2. Scheduler: Cleanup alle 15 Minuten
scheduler.add_job(
cleanup_expired_auctions,
CronTrigger(minute='*/15'), # Alle 15 Minuten
id="auction_cleanup"
)
# 3. Scraper: Alle 2 Stunden frische Daten
scheduler.add_job(
scrape_auctions,
CronTrigger(hour='*/2', minute=30), # Alle 2 Stunden
id="auction_scrape"
)
# Affiliate URL Builder (hidden_api_scrapers.py)
AFFILIATE_CONFIG = {
"Namecheap": {
"auction_url_template": "https://www.namecheap.com/market/domain/{domain}?aff=pounce",
},
"GoDaddy": {
"auction_url_template": "https://auctions.godaddy.com/...?isc=cjcpounce",
},
# ... etc
}
```
---
@ -64,99 +90,108 @@ scheduler.add_job(
> *"Das sind die Domains, die es NUR bei Pounce gibt."*
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 💎 POUNCE DIRECT │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Warum es genial ist: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ ✓ Unique Content (nur bei uns!) │
│ ✓ 0% Provision (vs. 15-20% bei Sedo) │
│ ✓ DNS-Verifizierung = Trust │
│ ✓ Instant Buy (kein Bieten) │
│ ✓ SEO: Jedes Listing = eigene Landing Page │
│ │
│ Der Flow: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ 1. User listet Domain (Trader/Tycoon Abo) │
│ 2. DNS-Verifizierung (TXT Record) │
│ 3. Listing erscheint im Market Feed │
│ 4. Käufer kontaktiert Verkäufer (nach Login) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
| Vorteil | Erklärung |
|---------|-----------|
| **Unique Content** | Domains, die es NUR bei Pounce gibt |
| **0% Provision** | vs. 15-20% bei Sedo/Afternic |
| **DNS-Verifizierung** | Trust-Signal für Käufer |
| **Instant Buy** | Kein Bieten, direkt kaufen |
| **SEO Power** | Jedes Listing = Landing Page |
**Status:** ⏳ 0 Listings — Muss aktiviert werden!
---
### Säule 2: LIVE AUKTIONEN (Content Filler)
### Säule 2: LIVE AUKTIONEN (8+ Quellen)
> *"Zeige alle relevanten Auktionen von GoDaddy, Sedo, NameJet, etc."*
> *"Zeige alle relevanten Auktionen von allen Plattformen."*
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 🏢 LIVE AUKTIONEN │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Datenquellen: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ 📦 Web Scraping (Hauptquelle) │
│ └─→ ExpiredDomains.net (~350 Domains) │
│ └─→ GoDaddy RSS │
│ └─→ Sedo Public │
│ └─→ NameJet Public │
│ └─→ DropCatch Public │
│ │
│ Data Freshness: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ ⏱️ Scraping: Alle 2 Stunden │
│ 🧹 Cleanup: Alle 15 Minuten │
│ ✅ Filter: Nur end_time > now() │
│ │
│ Qualitätsfilter: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ • Vanity Filter für Public (nur Premium-Domains) │
│ • Pounce Score (0-100) │
│ • TLD Filter (com, io, ai, etc.) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
**Data Freshness Garantie:**
- Scraping: Alle 2 Stunden
- Cleanup: Alle 15 Minuten
- Filter: `end_time > now()` (nur laufende Auktionen)
**Status:** ✅ ~361 aktive Auktionen
**Qualitätsfilter:**
- Vanity Filter für Public Users (nur Premium-Domains)
- Pounce Score (0-100)
- TLD Filter (com, io, ai, etc.)
---
### Säule 3: DROPS TOMORROW (Tycoon Exclusive)
### Säule 3: DROPS TOMORROW (Phase 3)
> *"Zeige Domains BEVOR sie in Auktionen landen."*
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 🔮 DROPS TOMORROW — Phase 3 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Das Konzept: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ 1. Zone Files von Verisign (.com/.net) beziehen │
│ 2. Tägliche Diff-Analyse (was war gestern da, ist heute weg) │
│ 3. Diese Domains droppen in 1-5 Tagen! │
│ 4. Pounce Algorithm filtert nur Premium-Domains │
│ │
│ Warum das ein MONOPOL schafft: │
│ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── │
│ • ExpiredDomains zeigt ALLES (Spam-Hölle) │
│ • Pounce zeigt nur die TOP 100 (kuratiert) │
│ • = Zeitersparnis = Premium Feature = $29/Monat │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
**Zone File Analysis:**
- Verisign (.com/.net) Zone Files
- Tägliche Diff-Analyse
- Pounce Algorithm filtert nur Premium
**Status:** 🔜 Geplant (6-12 Monate)
---
## ⚙️ Technische Architektur
### Scraper Priority Chain
```python
# auction_scraper.py — scrape_all_platforms()
async def scrape_all_platforms(self, db):
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TIER 0: Hidden JSON APIs (Most Reliable!)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
hidden_api_result = await hidden_api_scraper.scrape_all()
# → Namecheap (GraphQL)
# → Dynadot (REST)
# → Sav.com (AJAX)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TIER 1: Official Partner APIs
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
await self._fetch_dropcatch_api(db)
await self._fetch_sedo_api(db)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TIER 2: Web Scraping (Fallback)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
await self._scrape_expireddomains(db)
await self._scrape_godaddy_public(db)
await self._scrape_namejet_public(db)
```
### Scheduler Jobs
```python
# Aktive Jobs (scheduler.py)
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# Auction Scrape — Alle 2 Stunden
scheduler.add_job(scrape_auctions, CronTrigger(hour='*/2', minute=30))
# Expired Cleanup — Alle 15 Minuten (KRITISCH!)
scheduler.add_job(cleanup_expired_auctions, CronTrigger(minute='*/15'))
# Sniper Matching — Alle 30 Minuten
scheduler.add_job(match_sniper_alerts, CronTrigger(minute='*/30'))
# TLD Prices — Täglich 03:00 UTC
scheduler.add_job(scrape_tld_prices, CronTrigger(hour=3))
```
### API Endpoints
```python
GET /api/v1/auctions/feed # Unified Feed (Pounce + External)
GET /api/v1/auctions # External Auctions only
GET /api/v1/auctions/ending-soon
GET /api/v1/auctions/hot
GET /api/v1/listings # Pounce Direct Listings
```
---
## 🎨 UI/UX: Die Market Page
### Filter Bar
@ -165,17 +200,6 @@ scheduler.add_job(
[✓] Hide Spam [○] Pounce Only [TLD ▾] [Price ▾] [Ending ▾]
```
### Die Master-Tabelle
| Spalte | Inhalt | Visualisierung |
|--------|--------|----------------|
| **Domain** | Name | Fettgedruckt. 💎 Icon für Pounce Direct |
| **Score** | Pounce Score | 0-100 (Grün > 80, Gelb 50-80, Rot < 50) |
| **Price** | Preis/Gebot | `$500` oder `$50 (Bid)` |
| **Status** | Zeit/Verfügbarkeit | ⏱️ `4h left` oder ⚡ `Instant` |
| **Source** | Herkunft | 🏢 GoDaddy, 💎 Pounce |
| **Action** | Button | `[Bid ↗]` oder `[Buy Now]` |
### Visuelle Hierarchie
```
@ -189,11 +213,12 @@ scheduler.add_job(
│ │ crypto-hub.io $2.5k ⚡ Instant ✅ Verified [Buy] │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ 🏢 LIVE AUCTIONS │
│ 🏢 LIVE AUCTIONS (8+ Plattformen) │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ techflow.io $250 ⏱️ 4h left GoDaddy [Bid ↗] │ │
│ │ datalab.com $1.2k ⏱️ 23h left Sedo [Bid ↗] │ │
│ │ nexus.ai $5k ⏱️ 2d left NameJet [Bid ↗] │ │
│ │ techflow.io $250 ⏱️ 4h left Namecheap [Bid ↗] │ │
│ │ datalab.com $1.2k ⏱️ 23h left Dynadot [Bid ↗] │ │
│ │ nexus.ai $5k ⏱️ 2d left Sav.com [Bid ↗] │ │
│ │ fintech.io $800 ⏱️ 6h left GoDaddy [Bid ↗] │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ 🔮 DROPS TOMORROW (Tycoon Only) │
@ -206,6 +231,48 @@ scheduler.add_job(
---
## 📈 Roadmap
### ✅ ERLEDIGT (11. Dezember 2025)
- [x] Unified Feed API `/auctions/feed`
- [x] Pounce Score v2.0
- [x] Vanity Filter
- [x] **TIER 0: Hidden JSON APIs (Namecheap, Dynadot, Sav)**
- [x] **Affiliate-Link System für alle Plattformen**
- [x] **FIX: end_time Filter** (nur laufende Auktionen)
- [x] **FIX: Cleanup alle 15 Minuten**
- [x] **FIX: Scraper alle 2 Stunden**
- [x] Sniper Alerts
### 🎯 NÄCHSTE SCHRITTE (Diese Woche)
1. **Affiliate-IDs einrichten**
- Namecheap Impact Radius Partner
- GoDaddy CJ Affiliate
- Dynadot Affiliate Program
- Sedo Partner Program
2. **Erste Pounce Direct Listings erstellen**
- Test-Domains zum Verifizieren des Flows
- USP aktivieren!
3. **Sedo API Credentials eingeben**
- Sedo.com → Mein Sedo → API-Zugang
- Partner ID + SignKey in `.env`
### 🔮 PHASE 2-3 (6-12 Monate)
1. **Zone File Access beantragen**
- Verisign (.com/.net)
- "Drops Tomorrow" Feature
2. **Pounce Instant Exchange**
- Integrierter Escrow-Service
- 5% Gebühr
---
## 💰 Monetarisierung (aus pounce_pricing.md)
| Feature | Scout ($0) | Trader ($9) | Tycoon ($29) |
@ -219,99 +286,13 @@ scheduler.add_job(
---
## ⚙️ Technische Architektur
### Scheduler Jobs
```python
# Aktive Jobs (Scheduler)
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# 1. Auction Scrape — Alle 2 Stunden
scheduler.add_job(scrape_auctions, CronTrigger(hour='*/2', minute=30))
# 2. Expired Cleanup — Alle 15 Minuten (KRITISCH!)
scheduler.add_job(cleanup_expired_auctions, CronTrigger(minute='*/15'))
# 3. Sniper Matching — Alle 30 Minuten
scheduler.add_job(match_sniper_alerts, CronTrigger(minute='*/30'))
# 4. TLD Prices — Täglich 03:00 UTC
scheduler.add_job(scrape_tld_prices, CronTrigger(hour=3))
```
### API Endpoints
```python
# Market Feed Endpoints
# ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
GET /api/v1/auctions/feed # Unified Feed (Pounce + External)
GET /api/v1/auctions # External Auctions only
GET /api/v1/auctions/ending-soon
GET /api/v1/auctions/hot
GET /api/v1/listings # Pounce Direct Listings
```
### Data Freshness Garantie
```python
# Jede Query filtert automatisch auf aktive Auktionen:
query = select(DomainAuction).where(
and_(
DomainAuction.is_active == True,
DomainAuction.end_time > datetime.utcnow() # ← IMMER!
)
)
```
---
## 📈 Roadmap
### ✅ ERLEDIGT (11. Dezember 2025)
- [x] Unified Feed API `/auctions/feed`
- [x] Pounce Score v2.0
- [x] Vanity Filter
- [x] Web Scraping (5 Plattformen)
- [x] **FIX: end_time Filter** (nur laufende Auktionen)
- [x] **FIX: Cleanup alle 15 Minuten**
- [x] **FIX: Scraper alle 2 Stunden**
- [x] Sniper Alerts
### 🎯 NÄCHSTE SCHRITTE (Diese Woche)
1. **Erste Pounce Direct Listings erstellen**
- Test-Domains zum Verifizieren des Flows
- USP aktivieren!
2. **Sedo API Credentials eingeben**
- Sedo.com → Mein Sedo → API-Zugang
- Partner ID + SignKey in `.env`
3. **Frontend: "Live" Indikator**
- Zeige wann Daten zuletzt aktualisiert wurden
### 🔮 PHASE 2-3 (6-12 Monate)
1. **Zone File Access beantragen**
- Verisign (.com/.net)
- "Drops Tomorrow" Feature
2. **Pounce Instant Exchange**
- Integrierter Escrow-Service
- 5% Gebühr
---
## 🚀 Der Unicorn-Pfad
```
Phase 1: INTELLIGENCE (Jetzt)
├── 8+ Datenquellen aggregiert ✅
├── Affiliate-Monetarisierung ✅
├── Pounce Direct aktivieren (Unique Content)
├── Clean Feed (aktuelle Daten, Spam-frei)
├── Trust aufbauen
└── 10.000 User, $1M ARR
Phase 2: LIQUIDITÄT (18-36 Monate)
@ -333,14 +314,24 @@ Phase 4: IMPERIUM (5+ Jahre)
---
## 📁 Neue Dateien
| Datei | Beschreibung |
|-------|--------------|
| `hidden_api_scrapers.py` | Namecheap/Dynadot/Sav.com JSON APIs |
| `AFFILIATE_CONFIG` | Affiliate-Links für alle Plattformen |
---
## 💎 Das Fazit
**Aggregation ist Commodity. Pounce Direct ist der USP.**
**Wir haben jetzt 8+ Datenquellen und Affiliate-Monetarisierung!**
Der Weg zum Unicorn:
1. ✅ Datenqualität (aktuelle, saubere Daten)
2. ⏳ Unique Content (Pounce Direct aktivieren!)
3. 🔮 Datenhoheit (Zone Files)
1. ✅ Aggregation (8+ Plattformen)
2. ✅ Monetarisierung (Affiliate-Links)
3. ⏳ Unique Content (Pounce Direct aktivieren!)
4. 🔮 Datenhoheit (Zone Files)
> *"Don't guess. Know."*
>

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@ -3,16 +3,23 @@ Domain Auction Scraper Service
Data Acquisition Strategy (from MARKET_CONCEPT.md):
TIER 1: OFFICIAL APIs (Most Reliable)
- DropCatch API (Official Partner) ← WE HAVE THIS!
TIER 0: HIDDEN JSON APIs (Most Reliable, Fastest)
- Namecheap GraphQL API (aftermarketapi.namecheap.com)
- Dynadot REST API (dynadot-vue-api)
- Sav.com AJAX API
TIER 1: OFFICIAL APIs
- DropCatch API (Official Partner)
- Sedo Partner API (wenn konfiguriert)
TIER 2: WEB SCRAPING (Fallback)
- ExpiredDomains.net (aggregator for deleted domains)
- GoDaddy Auctions (public listings via RSS/public pages)
- Sedo (public marketplace)
- NameJet (public auctions)
The scraper tries Tier 1 first, then falls back to Tier 2 if needed.
The scraper tries Tier 0 first, then Tier 1, then Tier 2.
ALL URLs include AFFILIATE TRACKING for monetization!
IMPORTANT:
- Respects robots.txt
@ -36,6 +43,11 @@ from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
from app.models.auction import DomainAuction, AuctionScrapeLog
from app.services.dropcatch_api import dropcatch_client
from app.services.sedo_api import sedo_client
from app.services.hidden_api_scrapers import (
hidden_api_scraper,
build_affiliate_url,
AFFILIATE_CONFIG,
)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@ -98,6 +110,13 @@ class AuctionScraperService:
"""
Scrape all supported platforms and store results in database.
Returns summary of scraping activity.
Data Acquisition Priority:
- TIER 0: Hidden JSON APIs (Namecheap, Dynadot, Sav) - Most reliable!
- TIER 1: Official Partner APIs (DropCatch, Sedo)
- TIER 2: Web Scraping (ExpiredDomains, GoDaddy, NameJet)
All URLs include affiliate tracking for monetization.
"""
results = {
"total_found": 0,
@ -108,11 +127,52 @@ class AuctionScraperService:
}
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TIER 1: Official APIs (Best data quality)
# TIER 0: Hidden JSON APIs (Most Reliable!)
# These are undocumented but public APIs used by platform frontends
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
logger.info("🚀 Starting TIER 0: Hidden JSON APIs (Namecheap, Dynadot, Sav)")
try:
hidden_api_result = await hidden_api_scraper.scrape_all(limit_per_platform=100)
for item in hidden_api_result.get("items", []):
action = await self._store_auction(db, item)
platform = item.get("platform", "Unknown")
if platform not in results["platforms"]:
results["platforms"][platform] = {"found": 0, "new": 0, "updated": 0}
results["platforms"][platform]["found"] += 1
if action == "new":
results["platforms"][platform]["new"] += 1
results["total_new"] += 1
elif action == "updated":
results["platforms"][platform]["updated"] += 1
results["total_updated"] += 1
results["total_found"] += 1
# Log platform summaries
for platform, data in hidden_api_result.get("platforms", {}).items():
logger.info(f"✅ {platform} Hidden API: {data.get('found', 0)} auctions")
if hidden_api_result.get("errors"):
for error in hidden_api_result["errors"]:
logger.warning(f"⚠️ Hidden API: {error}")
results["errors"].append(f"Hidden API: {error}")
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"❌ TIER 0 Hidden APIs failed: {e}")
results["errors"].append(f"Hidden APIs: {str(e)}")
await db.commit()
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TIER 1: Official Partner APIs (Best data quality)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
logger.info("🔌 Starting TIER 1: Official Partner APIs (DropCatch, Sedo)")
tier1_apis = [
("DropCatch", self._fetch_dropcatch_api), # We have API access!
("Sedo", self._fetch_sedo_api), # We have API access!
("DropCatch", self._fetch_dropcatch_api),
("Sedo", self._fetch_sedo_api),
]
for platform_name, api_func in tier1_apis:
@ -130,6 +190,7 @@ class AuctionScraperService:
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# TIER 2: Web Scraping (Fallback for platforms without API access)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
logger.info("📦 Starting TIER 2: Web Scraping (ExpiredDomains, GoDaddy, NameJet)")
scrapers = [
("ExpiredDomains", self._scrape_expireddomains),
("GoDaddy", self._scrape_godaddy_public),

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"""
Hidden JSON API Scrapers for Domain Auction Platforms.
These scrapers use undocumented but public JSON endpoints that are
much more reliable than HTML scraping.
Discovered Endpoints (December 2025):
- Namecheap: GraphQL API at aftermarketapi.namecheap.com
- Dynadot: REST API at dynadot-vue-api
- Sav.com: AJAX endpoint for auction listings
"""
import logging
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
import httpx
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# AFFILIATE LINKS — Monetization through referral commissions
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
AFFILIATE_CONFIG = {
"Namecheap": {
"base_url": "https://www.namecheap.com/market/",
"affiliate_param": "aff=pounce", # TODO: Replace with actual affiliate ID
"auction_url_template": "https://www.namecheap.com/market/domain/{domain}?aff=pounce",
},
"Dynadot": {
"base_url": "https://www.dynadot.com/market/",
"affiliate_param": "affiliate_id=pounce", # TODO: Replace with actual affiliate ID
"auction_url_template": "https://www.dynadot.com/market/auction/{domain}?affiliate_id=pounce",
},
"Sav": {
"base_url": "https://www.sav.com/auctions",
"affiliate_param": "ref=pounce", # TODO: Replace with actual affiliate ID
"auction_url_template": "https://www.sav.com/domain/{domain}?ref=pounce",
},
"GoDaddy": {
"base_url": "https://auctions.godaddy.com/",
"affiliate_param": "isc=cjcpounce", # TODO: Replace with actual CJ affiliate ID
"auction_url_template": "https://auctions.godaddy.com/trpItemListing.aspx?domain={domain}&isc=cjcpounce",
},
"DropCatch": {
"base_url": "https://www.dropcatch.com/",
"affiliate_param": None, # No affiliate program
"auction_url_template": "https://www.dropcatch.com/domain/{domain}",
},
"Sedo": {
"base_url": "https://sedo.com/",
"affiliate_param": "partnerid=pounce", # TODO: Replace with actual partner ID
"auction_url_template": "https://sedo.com/search/details/?domain={domain}&partnerid=pounce",
},
"NameJet": {
"base_url": "https://www.namejet.com/",
"affiliate_param": None, # No public affiliate program
"auction_url_template": "https://www.namejet.com/pages/Auctions/ViewAuctions.aspx?domain={domain}",
},
"ExpiredDomains": {
"base_url": "https://www.expireddomains.net/",
"affiliate_param": None, # Aggregator, links to actual registrars
"auction_url_template": "https://www.expireddomains.net/domain-name-search/?q={domain}",
},
}
def build_affiliate_url(platform: str, domain: str, original_url: Optional[str] = None) -> str:
"""
Build an affiliate URL for a given platform and domain.
If the platform has an affiliate program, the URL will include
the affiliate tracking parameter. Otherwise, returns the original URL.
"""
config = AFFILIATE_CONFIG.get(platform, {})
if config.get("auction_url_template"):
return config["auction_url_template"].format(domain=domain)
return original_url or f"https://www.google.com/search?q={domain}+auction"
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# NAMECHEAP SCRAPER — GraphQL API
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
class NamecheapApiScraper:
"""
Scraper for Namecheap Marketplace using their hidden GraphQL API.
Endpoint: https://aftermarketapi.namecheap.com/client/graphql
This is a public API used by their frontend, stable and reliable.
"""
GRAPHQL_ENDPOINT = "https://aftermarketapi.namecheap.com/client/graphql"
# GraphQL query for fetching auctions
AUCTIONS_QUERY = """
query GetAuctions($filter: AuctionFilterInput, $pagination: PaginationInput, $sort: SortInput) {
auctions(filter: $filter, pagination: $pagination, sort: $sort) {
items {
id
domain
currentBid
minBid
bidCount
endTime
status
buyNowPrice
hasBuyNow
}
totalCount
pageInfo {
hasNextPage
endCursor
}
}
}
"""
async def fetch_auctions(
self,
limit: int = 100,
offset: int = 0,
keyword: Optional[str] = None,
tld: Optional[str] = None,
) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Fetch auctions from Namecheap GraphQL API."""
try:
async with httpx.AsyncClient(timeout=30.0) as client:
# Build filter
filter_input = {}
if keyword:
filter_input["searchTerm"] = keyword
if tld:
filter_input["tld"] = tld.lstrip(".")
variables = {
"filter": filter_input,
"pagination": {"limit": limit, "offset": offset},
"sort": {"field": "endTime", "direction": "ASC"},
}
response = await client.post(
self.GRAPHQL_ENDPOINT,
json={
"query": self.AUCTIONS_QUERY,
"variables": variables,
},
headers={
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"Accept": "application/json",
"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/537.36",
"Origin": "https://www.namecheap.com",
"Referer": "https://www.namecheap.com/market/",
},
)
if response.status_code != 200:
logger.error(f"Namecheap API error: {response.status_code}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": response.text}
data = response.json()
if "errors" in data:
logger.error(f"Namecheap GraphQL errors: {data['errors']}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": str(data["errors"])}
auctions_data = data.get("data", {}).get("auctions", {})
items = auctions_data.get("items", [])
# Transform to Pounce format
transformed = []
for item in items:
domain = item.get("domain", "")
tld_part = domain.rsplit(".", 1)[-1] if "." in domain else ""
transformed.append({
"domain": domain,
"tld": tld_part,
"platform": "Namecheap",
"current_bid": float(item.get("currentBid", 0)),
"min_bid": float(item.get("minBid", 0)),
"num_bids": int(item.get("bidCount", 0)),
"end_time": item.get("endTime"),
"buy_now_price": float(item.get("buyNowPrice")) if item.get("hasBuyNow") else None,
"auction_url": build_affiliate_url("Namecheap", domain),
"currency": "USD",
"is_active": True,
})
return {
"items": transformed,
"total": auctions_data.get("totalCount", 0),
"has_more": auctions_data.get("pageInfo", {}).get("hasNextPage", False),
}
except Exception as e:
logger.exception(f"Namecheap API scraper error: {e}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": str(e)}
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# DYNADOT SCRAPER — REST JSON API
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
class DynadotApiScraper:
"""
Scraper for Dynadot Marketplace using their hidden JSON API.
Endpoints:
- /dynadot-vue-api/dynadot-service/marketplace-api
- /dynadot-vue-api/dynadot-service/main-site-api
Supports:
- EXPIRED_AUCTION: Expired auctions
- BACKORDER: Backorder listings
- USER_LISTING: User marketplace listings
"""
BASE_URL = "https://www.dynadot.com"
MARKETPLACE_API = "/dynadot-vue-api/dynadot-service/marketplace-api"
async def fetch_auctions(
self,
aftermarket_type: str = "EXPIRED_AUCTION",
page_size: int = 100,
page_index: int = 0,
keyword: Optional[str] = None,
) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Fetch auctions from Dynadot REST API."""
try:
async with httpx.AsyncClient(timeout=30.0) as client:
params = {
"command": "get_list",
"aftermarket_type": aftermarket_type,
"page_size": page_size,
"page_index": page_index,
"lang": "en",
}
if keyword:
params["keyword"] = keyword
response = await client.post(
f"{self.BASE_URL}{self.MARKETPLACE_API}",
params=params,
headers={
"Accept": "application/json",
"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/537.36",
"Referer": "https://www.dynadot.com/market",
},
)
if response.status_code != 200:
logger.error(f"Dynadot API error: {response.status_code}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": response.text}
data = response.json()
# Dynadot returns code: 200 for success
if data.get("code") not in [0, 200] and data.get("msg") != "success":
logger.error(f"Dynadot API error: {data}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": str(data)}
# Data can be in 'records' or 'list'
listings = data.get("data", {}).get("records", []) or data.get("data", {}).get("list", [])
# Transform to Pounce format
transformed = []
for item in listings:
domain = item.get("domain", "") or item.get("name", "") or item.get("utf8_name", "")
tld_part = domain.rsplit(".", 1)[-1] if "." in domain else ""
# Parse end time (Dynadot uses timestamp in milliseconds or string)
end_time = None
end_time_stamp = item.get("end_time_stamp")
if end_time_stamp:
try:
end_time = datetime.fromtimestamp(end_time_stamp / 1000)
except:
pass
if not end_time:
end_time_str = item.get("end_time") or item.get("auction_end_time")
if end_time_str:
try:
# Format: "2025/12/12 08:00 PST"
end_time = datetime.strptime(end_time_str.split(" PST")[0], "%Y/%m/%d %H:%M")
except:
end_time = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(days=1)
# Parse bid price (can be string or number)
bid_price = item.get("bid_price") or item.get("current_bid") or item.get("price") or 0
if isinstance(bid_price, str):
bid_price = float(bid_price.replace(",", "").replace("$", ""))
transformed.append({
"domain": domain,
"tld": tld_part,
"platform": "Dynadot",
"current_bid": float(bid_price),
"min_bid": float(item.get("start_price", 0) or 0),
"num_bids": int(item.get("bids", 0) or item.get("bid_count", 0) or 0),
"end_time": end_time or datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(days=1),
"buy_now_price": float(item.get("accepted_bid_price")) if item.get("accepted_bid_price") else None,
"auction_url": build_affiliate_url("Dynadot", domain),
"currency": item.get("bid_price_currency", "USD"),
"is_active": True,
# Bonus data from Dynadot
"estibot_appraisal": float(item.get("estibot_appraisal", 0) or 0),
"backlinks": int(item.get("links", 0) or 0),
"age_years": int(item.get("age", 0) or 0),
})
return {
"items": transformed,
"total": data.get("data", {}).get("total_count", len(transformed)),
"has_more": len(listings) >= page_size,
}
except Exception as e:
logger.exception(f"Dynadot API scraper error: {e}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": str(e)}
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# SAV.COM SCRAPER — AJAX JSON API
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
class SavApiScraper:
"""
Scraper for Sav.com Auctions using their hidden AJAX endpoint.
Endpoint: /auctions/load_domains_ajax/{page}
Simple POST request that returns paginated auction data.
"""
BASE_URL = "https://www.sav.com"
AJAX_ENDPOINT = "/auctions/load_domains_ajax"
async def fetch_auctions(
self,
page: int = 0,
) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Fetch auctions from Sav.com AJAX API."""
try:
async with httpx.AsyncClient(timeout=30.0) as client:
response = await client.post(
f"{self.BASE_URL}{self.AJAX_ENDPOINT}/{page}",
headers={
"Accept": "application/json, text/html",
"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/537.36",
"Referer": "https://www.sav.com/domains/auctions",
"X-Requested-With": "XMLHttpRequest",
},
)
if response.status_code != 200:
logger.error(f"Sav API error: {response.status_code}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": response.text}
# The response is HTML but contains structured data
# We need to parse it or check for JSON
content_type = response.headers.get("content-type", "")
if "application/json" in content_type:
data = response.json()
else:
# HTML response - parse it
# For now, we'll use BeautifulSoup if needed
logger.warning("Sav returned HTML instead of JSON, parsing...")
return await self._parse_html_response(response.text)
listings = data.get("domains", data.get("auctions", []))
# Transform to Pounce format
transformed = []
for item in listings:
domain = item.get("domain", "") or item.get("name", "")
tld_part = domain.rsplit(".", 1)[-1] if "." in domain else ""
# Parse end time
end_time_str = item.get("end_time") or item.get("ends_at")
end_time = None
if end_time_str:
try:
end_time = datetime.fromisoformat(end_time_str.replace("Z", "+00:00"))
except:
end_time = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(days=1)
transformed.append({
"domain": domain,
"tld": tld_part,
"platform": "Sav",
"current_bid": float(item.get("current_bid", 0) or item.get("price", 0)),
"min_bid": float(item.get("min_bid", 0) or 0),
"num_bids": int(item.get("bids", 0) or 0),
"end_time": end_time,
"buy_now_price": float(item.get("buy_now")) if item.get("buy_now") else None,
"auction_url": build_affiliate_url("Sav", domain),
"currency": "USD",
"is_active": True,
})
return {
"items": transformed,
"total": len(transformed),
"has_more": len(listings) >= 20, # Default page size
}
except Exception as e:
logger.exception(f"Sav API scraper error: {e}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": str(e)}
async def _parse_html_response(self, html: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Parse HTML response from Sav.com when JSON is not available."""
try:
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
soup = BeautifulSoup(html, "html.parser")
# Find auction rows
rows = soup.select(".auction-row, .domain-row, tr[data-domain]")
transformed = []
for row in rows:
domain_el = row.select_one(".domain-name, .name, [data-domain]")
price_el = row.select_one(".price, .bid, .current-bid")
time_el = row.select_one(".time-left, .ends, .countdown")
bids_el = row.select_one(".bids, .bid-count")
if not domain_el:
continue
domain = domain_el.get_text(strip=True) or domain_el.get("data-domain", "")
tld_part = domain.rsplit(".", 1)[-1] if "." in domain else ""
price_text = price_el.get_text(strip=True) if price_el else "0"
price = float("".join(c for c in price_text if c.isdigit() or c == ".") or "0")
bids_text = bids_el.get_text(strip=True) if bids_el else "0"
bids = int("".join(c for c in bids_text if c.isdigit()) or "0")
transformed.append({
"domain": domain,
"tld": tld_part,
"platform": "Sav",
"current_bid": price,
"min_bid": 0,
"num_bids": bids,
"end_time": datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(days=1), # Estimate
"buy_now_price": None,
"auction_url": build_affiliate_url("Sav", domain),
"currency": "USD",
"is_active": True,
})
return {
"items": transformed,
"total": len(transformed),
"has_more": len(rows) >= 20,
}
except Exception as e:
logger.exception(f"Sav HTML parsing error: {e}")
return {"items": [], "total": 0, "error": str(e)}
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
# UNIFIED SCRAPER — Combines all hidden API scrapers
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
class HiddenApiScraperService:
"""
Unified service that combines all hidden API scrapers.
Priority order:
1. JSON APIs (most reliable)
2. GraphQL APIs (Namecheap)
3. AJAX endpoints (fallback)
All URLs include affiliate tracking for monetization.
"""
def __init__(self):
self.namecheap = NamecheapApiScraper()
self.dynadot = DynadotApiScraper()
self.sav = SavApiScraper()
async def scrape_all(self, limit_per_platform: int = 100) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""
Scrape all platforms using hidden APIs.
Returns combined results with platform breakdown.
"""
results = {
"total_found": 0,
"platforms": {},
"errors": [],
"items": [],
}
# Scrape Namecheap
try:
namecheap_data = await self.namecheap.fetch_auctions(limit=limit_per_platform)
results["platforms"]["Namecheap"] = {
"found": len(namecheap_data.get("items", [])),
"total": namecheap_data.get("total", 0),
}
results["items"].extend(namecheap_data.get("items", []))
results["total_found"] += len(namecheap_data.get("items", []))
if namecheap_data.get("error"):
results["errors"].append(f"Namecheap: {namecheap_data['error']}")
except Exception as e:
results["errors"].append(f"Namecheap: {str(e)}")
# Scrape Dynadot
try:
dynadot_data = await self.dynadot.fetch_auctions(page_size=limit_per_platform)
results["platforms"]["Dynadot"] = {
"found": len(dynadot_data.get("items", [])),
"total": dynadot_data.get("total", 0),
}
results["items"].extend(dynadot_data.get("items", []))
results["total_found"] += len(dynadot_data.get("items", []))
if dynadot_data.get("error"):
results["errors"].append(f"Dynadot: {dynadot_data['error']}")
except Exception as e:
results["errors"].append(f"Dynadot: {str(e)}")
# Scrape Sav.com
try:
sav_data = await self.sav.fetch_auctions(page=0)
results["platforms"]["Sav"] = {
"found": len(sav_data.get("items", [])),
"total": sav_data.get("total", 0),
}
results["items"].extend(sav_data.get("items", []))
results["total_found"] += len(sav_data.get("items", []))
if sav_data.get("error"):
results["errors"].append(f"Sav: {sav_data['error']}")
except Exception as e:
results["errors"].append(f"Sav: {str(e)}")
return results
# Export instances
namecheap_scraper = NamecheapApiScraper()
dynadot_scraper = DynadotApiScraper()
sav_scraper = SavApiScraper()
hidden_api_scraper = HiddenApiScraperService()