actors-mcp-server
npxVerifiedThe actors-mcp-server connects AI agents to Apify's web scraping tools. It exposes Apify's Actor API for running web scraping tasks, managing runs, and handling datasets. It integrates with Apify's cloud platform, allowing agents to automate web data extraction. Developers use it to build AI-driven web scraping workflows, monitor tasks, and process scraped data.
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Overview
The actors-mcp-server connects AI agents to Apify's web scraping tools. It exposes Apify's Actor API for running web scraping tasks, managing runs, and handling datasets. It integrates with Apify's cloud platform, allowing agents to automate web data extraction. Developers use it to build AI-driven web scraping workflows, monitor tasks, and process scraped data.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @apify/actors-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify-actors-mcp-server-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @apify/actors-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from actors-mcp-server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for actors-mcp-server
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from actors-mcp-server. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ACTORS-MCP-SERVER_API_KEY | Yes | Your actors-mcp-server API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in actors-mcp-server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in actors-mcp-server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in actors-mcp-server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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