# Craigslist API

> Craigslist returns local classified listings and public listing details as a workflow and API.

Craigslist (CL) Search listings returns matching public listings using a required area and search query, with optional category and price filters. Get listing returns public details from a required Craigslist listing link, including its description, price, photos, and attributes when available.

- Page: https://fous.com/workflows/craigslist
- Handle: `@craigslist`
- Category: [Commerce](https://fous.com/workflows/category/commerce)
- Source website: https://craigslist.org
- Last verified: Sep 29, 2026
- Fous is not affiliated with Craigslist.

## Methods

### Get listing

Operation `get_listing`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Get the full public details of a Craigslist listing from its link. Deleted or expired listings are not returned; hidden contact details are not included.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `listing` | string | yes | `"https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8"` | Link to the Craigslist listing, for example https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-kids-bike-accessories/7942706789.html. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "listing"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "listing": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Link to the Craigslist listing, for example https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-kids-bike-accessories/7942706789.html.",
      "examples": [
        "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8",
        "https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-kids-bike-accessories/7942706789.html",
        "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-1976-schwin-womens/wquxFQqhqWrSmzYKVbFunx"
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "listing": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8"
    },
    {
      "listing": "https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-kids-bike-accessories/7942706789.html"
    },
    {
      "listing": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-1976-schwin-womens/wquxFQqhqWrSmzYKVbFunx"
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `price` | number or null | `3940` | Listed price, or null if none. |
| `title` | string | `"845 California #206 - Stunning Studio - WD in Unit - Fully Renovated"` | Listing title. |
| `currency` | string or null | `"USD"` | Three-letter currency code, or null if no currency is shown. |
| `map_link` | string or null | `"https://www.google.com/maps/search/37.792146,-122.408325"` | Map location link when a map is shown. |
| `city_area` | string or null | `"san francisco"` | Local Craigslist city or area shown in the listing navigation, when available. |
| `attributes` | array |  | Public listing characteristics. |
| `attributes[].name` | string | `"bedrooms"` |  |
| `attributes[].value` | string | `"0"` |  |
| `posting_id` | string or null | `"7974681024"` | Craigslist posting ID. |
| `description` | string | `"I bought it from a friend in need who said it was his mothers.  Lightly ridden, and need of new tires.   Will send phot` | Full publicly displayed listing description as plain text. |
| `photo_links` | array |  | Full-sized listing photo links. |
| `posted_date` | string or null | `"2026-09-28"` | Date the listing was posted. |
| `listing_link` | string | `"https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8"` | Public listing page link. |
| `updated_date` | string or null | `"2026-09-28"` | Date the listing was last updated, when shown. |
| `neighbourhood` | string or null | `"nob hill"` | Neighbourhood shown with the listing title, when available. |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "listing": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8"
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "price": 3940,
  "title": "845 California #206 - Stunning Studio - WD in Unit - Fully Renovated",
  "currency": "USD",
  "map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/37.792146,-122.408325",
  "city_area": "san francisco",
  "attributes": [
    {
      "name": "bedrooms",
      "value": "0"
    },
    {
      "name": "bathrooms",
      "value": "1"
    },
    {
      "name": "availability",
      "value": "available now"
    }
  ],
  "posting_id": "7974681024",
  "description": "845 California Street Unit #206 - San Francisco, CA - Brick and Timber\n\nPlease Enjoy a 3D Virtual Tour Available Here - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=6SJAFSBqikx\n\nFOR A QUICKER RESPONSE PLEASE CAL…",
  "photo_links": [],
  "posted_date": "2026-09-28",
  "listing_link": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8",
  "updated_date": null,
  "neighbourhood": "nob hill"
}
```

### Search listings

Operation `search_listings`, version 1. 1 credit per call.

Search public Craigslist listings in a city or area, newest first by Craigslist search order. Renewed listings may have older original posting dates.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `area` | string | yes | `"Chicago"` | Craigslist city or area, such as San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago. |
| `query` | string | yes | `"sofa"` | Words to search for, such as road bike. |
| `category` | string | no | `"jobs"` | Listing category, such as for_sale or housing. |
| `max_price` | number or null | no | `500` | Highest price in local currency, such as 500. Leave empty for no maximum. |
| `min_price` | number or null | no | `100` | Lowest price in local currency, such as 100. Leave empty for no minimum. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `5` | Most listings to return, such as 25. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "query",
    "area"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "area": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Craigslist city or area, such as San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago.",
      "examples": [
        "Chicago",
        "San Francisco Bay Area"
      ]
    },
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Words to search for, such as road bike.",
      "examples": [
        "sofa",
        "road bike",
        "dog walker"
      ]
    },
    "category": {
      "enum": [
        "for_sale",
        "housing",
        "jobs",
        "services",
        "cars_and_trucks",
        "gigs"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "for_sale",
      "description": "Listing category, such as for_sale or housing.",
      "examples": [
        "jobs"
      ]
    },
    "max_price": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "default": null,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Highest price in local currency, such as 500. Leave empty for no maximum.",
      "examples": [
        500
      ]
    },
    "min_price": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "default": null,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Lowest price in local currency, such as 100. Leave empty for no minimum.",
      "examples": [
        100
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 25,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Most listings to return, such as 25.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        5
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "area": "Chicago",
      "query": "sofa",
      "max_price": 500,
      "min_price": 100,
      "max_results": 5
    },
    {
      "area": "San Francisco Bay Area",
      "query": "road bike"
    },
    {
      "area": "Chicago",
      "query": "dog walker",
      "category": "jobs",
      "max_results": 5
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `listings` | array |  | Matching listings in Craigslist newest-first search order. |
| `listings[].price` | number or null | `100` |  |
| `listings[].title` | string | `"###  TALL LAMP BY THE SOFA  ###"` |  |
| `listings[].photo_link` | string or null | `"https://images.craigslist.org/01616_Uhbdoz5Ozh_0t20CI_600x450.jpg"` |  |
| `listings[].posting_id` | string or null | `"7961701542"` |  |
| `listings[].posted_date` | string or null | `"2026-09-06"` | Original date the listing was posted, in YYYY-MM-DD format. |
| `listings[].listing_link` | string | `"https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/western-springs-tall-lamp-by-the-sofa/14wn1PfuJjCEEX84bDRgnn"` |  |
| `listings[].currency_code` | string or null | `"USD"` |  |
| `listings[].neighbourhood` | string or null | `"LAGRANGE"` |  |
| `area_used` | string | `"chicago"` | Craigslist area searched. |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "area": "Chicago",
  "query": "sofa",
  "max_price": 500,
  "min_price": 100,
  "max_results": 5
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "listings": [
    {
      "price": 100,
      "title": "###  TALL LAMP BY THE SOFA  ###",
      "photo_link": "https://images.craigslist.org/01616_Uhbdoz5Ozh_0t20CI_600x450.jpg",
      "posting_id": "7961701542",
      "posted_date": "2026-09-06",
      "listing_link": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/western-springs-tall-lamp-by-the-sofa/14wn1PfuJjCEEX84bDRgnn",
      "currency_code": "USD",
      "neighbourhood": "LAGRANGE"
    },
    {
      "price": 250,
      "title": "West Elm 3‑Seat Sofa – Light Gray",
      "photo_link": "https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_5CuWGarQq6e_1u8176_600x450.jpg",
      "posting_id": "7963160046",
      "posted_date": "2026-09-08",
      "listing_link": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/wheaton-west-elm-3seat-sofa-light-gray/qShXftxGSPoPZyNLo9KMGY",
      "currency_code": "USD",
      "neighbourhood": "Wheaton"
    },
    {
      "price": 200,
      "title": "Vintage Sofa.",
      "photo_link": "https://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_dR0hAPM10td_0t20CI_600x450.jpg",
      "posting_id": "7959983910",
      "posted_date": "2026-09-03",
      "listing_link": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/chesterton-vintage-sofa/rt2iZqQidpRg8TZDGdobYj",
      "currency_code": "USD",
      "neighbourhood": "Chesterton"
    }
  ],
  "area_used": "chicago"
}
```

## Quick start

Call the API with a Fous API key (`FOUS_API_KEY`). To create one, turn on Developer mode in Fous Studio, then open Keys & connections → API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys).

```bash
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
: "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}"

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@craigslist",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_listing",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "listing": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'
```

```python
# Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed.
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
import json
import os
import urllib.error
import urllib.request

api_key = os.environ.get("FOUS_API_KEY")
if not api_key:
    raise RuntimeError("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example")

body = json.loads("{\n  \"api\": \"@craigslist\",\n  \"visibility\": \"public\",\n  \"operation\": \"get_listing\",\n  \"version\": 1,\n  \"input\": {\n    \"listing\": \"https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8\"\n  },\n  \"response\": {\n    \"format\": \"json\"\n  }\n}")
request = urllib.request.Request(
    "https://api.fous.com/v1/query",
    data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=120) as response:
        result = json.load(response)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as error:
    raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error
if result.get("success") is False:
    raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed"))
print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2))
```

```typescript
// Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts.
// First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
const apiKey = process.env.FOUS_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example");

const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  signal: AbortSignal.timeout(120_000),
  body: JSON.stringify({
  "api": "@craigslist",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_listing",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "listing": "https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/san-francisco-845-california-stunning/duah7T3y3m5Sb2mVDvHyd8"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}),
});
type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } };
const result: ApiResult = await response.json();
if (!response.ok || result.success === false) {
  throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`);
}
if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data");
console.log(result.data.output);
```

Or describe the data in plain language: send `{"api":"@craigslist","prompt":"Describe the data you need, with every detail"}` to the same URL. Fous fills in the input, runs the method that fits and returns only the fields you asked for; `data.route.calls[].request` is the exact call it made. Routing is free; the run costs the same.

## Use cases

- Find local listings that match a product search.
- Compare asking prices across listings in an area.
- Review public descriptions and attributes for a listing.
- Collect listing links and posting dates for research.

## FAQ

### Is Fous affiliated with Craigslist?

No. Fous is not affiliated with Craigslist. This workflow reads the public craigslist.org website and returns its data.

### How much does it cost?

Each run costs 1 credit. With pay-as-you-go, a credit costs 1¢; monthly plans cost less per credit.

### Do I need a Craigslist account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

### How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from craigslist.org when you run it; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 29, 2026.

### What listings match a search in my area?

Search listings returns matching public listings for a required area and query, with optional category and price filters.

### What is the full description of a listing?

Get listing returns the full publicly displayed description and other public details from a listing link.

### When was a listing posted?

Search listings returns the original posting date for matching listings. Get listing returns the posting date for a specific listing.

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