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Apify Actors

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Enables AI applications to use Apify Actors as tools for performing specific tasks like data extraction and web scraping.

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The Apify Actors server exposes Apify's Actors through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI Agents and applications to access them as tools for various tasks. It supports integration with platforms like Claude Desktop and LibreChat, enabling AI models to leverage Apify Actors for data extraction, web searching, and other functionalities. The server can be run as an Apify Actor or locally, offering flexibility in deployment and usage.

Key Features

  • Exposes Apify Actors as tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Supports integration with AI applications like Claude Desktop and LibreChat
  • Offers helper tools for discovering and managing available Actors
  • Can be deployed as an Apify Actor or run locally
  • Supports Server-Sent Events (SSE) and standard input/output (stdio) communication

Use Cases

  • Enabling AI agents to use web scrapers for data extraction.
  • Allowing AI models to search the web and summarize recent trends.
  • Integrating Apify Actors into AI workflows for automated tasks.