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Q: What platforms can Phantombuster scrape data from?

Phantombuster offers pre-built scrapers for LinkedIn (profiles, companies, search results, Sales Navigator), Instagram, Twitter/X, Google Maps, Google Search, Facebook, Product Hunt, GitHub, and several other platforms. Each scraper (called a Phantom) is configured for a specific extraction task on a specific platform.

Q: Is scraping LinkedIn with Phantombuster against LinkedIn's terms of service?

LinkedIn's terms restrict automated scraping, and using Phantombuster carries risk of account limitations. Many businesses use it carefully with conservative rate limits, dedicated LinkedIn accounts, and human oversight. We recommend reviewing LinkedIn's terms and your own risk tolerance before proceeding with any automated LinkedIn data extraction.

Q: How do I pass scraped data from Phantombuster into my CRM through n8n?

Set up a workflow that launches a Phantombuster Phantom, waits for it to complete, then retrieves the results via the API. n8n processes the returned data — cleaning fields, deduplicating records, validating emails — and then uses a CRM node (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.) to create or update contact records.

Q: Can I schedule Phantombuster scrapes through n8n instead of Phantombuster's built-in scheduler?

Yes. Using n8n's Schedule Trigger or Cron node to launch Phantombuster Phantoms gives you more flexibility than Phantombuster's built-in scheduling. You can chain multiple Phantoms in sequence, add conditional logic, and integrate with other systems before and after the scrape — which is not possible with Phantombuster's scheduler alone.

Q: How do I avoid duplicate records when running scrapes repeatedly?

Build deduplication into your n8n workflow. Before writing to your CRM or database, check if the record already exists by matching on email address or LinkedIn URL. Use n8n's Merge node or an IF node with a database lookup to filter out records you have already processed in previous runs.

Q: What does Phantombuster cost and how does it affect my workflow budget?

Phantombuster has tiered pricing based on execution time and the number of Phantoms you run. Plans start at around USD $69 per month for basic usage. Since execution time counts against your quota, efficient n8n workflows that only launch Phantoms when needed (rather than on aggressive schedules) help keep costs manageable.

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About Phantombuster

Phantombuster is a cloud-based data extraction and automation platform focused on social media and professional networks. It provides pre-built scrapers (called Phantoms) for LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Google Maps, and other platforms, letting you extract profile data, company information, search results, and engagement metrics without building custom scrapers from scratch.

Sales and marketing teams use Phantombuster through n8n to build prospecting and lead enrichment pipelines. A typical workflow scrapes LinkedIn Sales Navigator search results through Phantombuster, feeds the extracted contact data into n8n for cleaning and deduplication, enriches records with email addresses from a verification service, and loads qualified leads into a CRM with the right tags and assignments — all running on autopilot.

Osher integrates Phantombuster into sales automation workflows for clients who need structured data from public web sources. We connect Phantombuster’s output to CRM systems, email outreach tools, and enrichment services through n8n, building complete prospecting pipelines that turn raw scraped data into actionable, qualified leads. The key is building in proper data validation and deduplication so your CRM stays clean.

The n8n integration works through Phantombuster’s REST API. You can launch Phantoms (scrapers), retrieve results, check execution status, and manage your Phantombuster agents — all from within an n8n workflow. Combined with n8n’s scheduling and data transformation capabilities, this gives you fine-grained control over when and how data extraction runs, and what happens to the results.

Phantombuster FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how Phantombuster consultants can help with integration and implementation

What platforms can Phantombuster scrape data from?

Is scraping LinkedIn with Phantombuster against LinkedIn’s terms of service?

How do I pass scraped data from Phantombuster into my CRM through n8n?

Can I schedule Phantombuster scrapes through n8n instead of Phantombuster’s built-in scheduler?

How do I avoid duplicate records when running scrapes repeatedly?

What does Phantombuster cost and how does it affect my workflow budget?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Phantombuster

As Phantombuster consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate Phantombuster with integrate and automate 800+ tools.

Step 1

Set Up Your Phantombuster Phantom

Log into Phantombuster and create a new Phantom for your target platform and data type (such as LinkedIn Search Export or Google Maps Search). Configure the Phantom with your search criteria, session cookies if required, and output settings. Run it manually once to confirm it produces the expected data.

Step 2

Get Your Phantombuster API Key

In your Phantombuster dashboard, go to Account Settings and find your API key. This key authenticates n8n to launch Phantoms, check statuses, and retrieve results on your behalf. Copy the key securely.

Step 3

Add Phantombuster Credentials in n8n

In n8n, go to Credentials and add a new Phantombuster credential using your API key. Test the connection. If n8n does not have a native Phantombuster credential type, use the Header Auth credential with the X-Phantombuster-Key header.

Step 4

Build the Launch and Retrieve Workflow

Create a workflow that uses an HTTP Request node to launch your Phantom via the Phantombuster API. Add a Wait node (or polling loop) to check the execution status. Once the Phantom finishes, use another HTTP Request node to retrieve the results as JSON.

Step 5

Process and Clean the Data

Add data processing nodes to clean the scraped results. Remove duplicates using the Remove Duplicates node, validate email addresses, standardise names and company fields, and filter out incomplete records. This step is critical for keeping your downstream systems clean.

Step 6

Load into Your CRM or Database

Add a CRM node (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive) or database node to create contact records from the cleaned data. Map the processed fields to your CRM’s contact schema. Test with a small batch first, verify the records look correct, then activate the full workflow.

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