About
What is apify-mcp-server?
The Apify Model Context Protocol (MCP) server allows AI agents to leverage Apify Actors as tools for data extraction and automation. It facilitates scraping data from social media platforms, search engines, maps, e-commerce sites, and any other website using a vast library of pre-built scrapers, crawlers, and automation tools available on the Apify Store. The server supports OAuth for seamless integration with AI clients such as Claude.ai and Visual Studio Code. Key functionalities include dynamic tool discovery, agentic payments via x402 and Skyfire for Actor runs without an API token, and compatibility with various MCP clients. It offers tools for searching Actors, fetching details, calling Actors, and accessing Apify documentation and storage.
Best used for
Ideal for developers and data scientists who need to automate web data extraction, integrate scraping capabilities into AI agents, and manage Actor runs efficiently. Especially valuable for those requiring dynamic tool discovery and agentic payment solutions for various web scraping tasks.
Common actions
"AI Agents"face swappinggithub copilotcollaborationdeepfakeautomated workflowworkflowsopen-sourcelow-code/no-code
Capabilities
Key features
- Extract data from websites
- Integrate with AI agents
- Dynamic tool discovery
- Agentic payments for Actors
- OAuth for AI clients
- Access Apify Store scrapers
- Search Apify documentation
Target Audience
developerdata scientiststartup founderproduct manager
Integrations
claude-aivisual-studio-codecursorchatgpt
Pricing & Plans
Open Source · Usage-based
FAQs
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how does Apify MCP Server use it?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard that allows AI agents to interact with external tools. Apify MCP Server implements this protocol, enabling AI agents to use any Apify Actor as a tool for tasks like web scraping and data extraction, facilitating dynamic tool discovery and execution.
How can AI agents pay for Actor runs without an Apify API token?
Apify MCP Server supports agentic payments through x402 and Skyfire. x402 uses USDC on the Base blockchain, while Skyfire uses PAY tokens. Both methods allow AI agents to fund a prepaid balance for Actor runs, bypassing the need for a traditional API token.
Which AI clients are compatible with Apify MCP Server?
Apify MCP Server is compatible with various MCP clients, including Claude Desktop, Claude.ai (web), ChatGPT, Visual Studio Code (Genie), Cursor, and OpenCode. It intelligently adapts tool selection based on the client's capabilities, offering dynamic tool support where available.
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