# Maxun

Maxun is an open-source web data platform that turns any website into a structured API.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6895/maxun

## Description

Maxun is an open-source web data platform that turns any website into a structured API. Scrape, crawl, search, monitor, and extract data from the web, then access results via API, SDK, CLI, MCP, or a no-code interface — aimed at homelabbers and developers who need clean web data for automation and AI workflows without building and maintaining their own scrapers.

## Platform availability

Available on 0 of 9 platforms.

## Health score

65/100 (Good), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 10 days ago)
- Popular: 85 (17,794 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 15 (0 install platforms, install notes)
- Light to run: 30 (4 GB minimum RAM)
- Security check: 45 (no serious findings, 7 minor)

## Links

- Official website: https://www.maxun.dev
- GitHub: https://github.com/getmaxun/maxun
- Documentation: https://docs.maxun.dev

## Common questions

### What must I configure before starting Maxun with Docker Compose?

Fill in the .env settings file before running docker-compose up -d, because missing or wrong values can make services fail to start or point Maxun to the wrong data.

### How is Maxun exposed in a production self-host setup?

The production guide deploys it with Docker, NGINX, and HTTPS, with the reverse proxy managed via Portainer.

### Can I use Maxun from code or AI agents?

Yes, Maxun supports the REST API, Node.js and Python SDKs, CLI, and an MCP server for clients such as Claude and Cursor.

### Can I get notified when a tracked website changes?

Yes, Maxun can monitor websites over time, detect changes, and send notifications when they occur.

### Are upgrades covered for self-hosted Maxun?

Yes, the self-host documentation covers environment variables, production deployment, and upgrades.

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