Actors Mcp Server
Visit Server →A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Apify Actors that enables AI applications to utilize them as tools for web scraping and automation tasks
What is Actors Mcp Server?
An MCP server that bridges AI applications with Apify Actors through the Model Context Protocol. It can run either as an Apify Actor or locally, providing flexible integration options for AI-powered web scraping and automation
How to use Actors Mcp Server?
- 1. As Apify Actor: Visit Apify platform, find 'actors-mcp-server' Actor, run with your API token
- 2. Local Deployment: Clone repo, install Node.js v18+, run 'npm install'
- 3. Configure: Set Apify API token in environment variables
- 4. Start Server: Run 'node dist/index.js' for local mode
- 5. Optional: Use Smithery for easy installation with Claude
Key Features
Flexible Tool Integration
Support for using any Apify Actor as a tool
Pre-configured Actors
Includes Instagram Scraper, RAG Web Browser, and Google Maps Contact Details Extractor
Dual Deployment Modes
Run as cloud service on Apify platform or locally
Management Tools
Utilities for Actor discovery, details retrieval, and tool management
Use Cases
Web Scraping Integration
AI applications requiring web data extraction capabilities
Automation Tasks
AI agents needing to perform automated web interactions
Data Collection
Gathering structured data from various web sources
AI Tool Extension
Extending AI capabilities with Apify's web automation features
FAQ
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol is an open protocol enabling secure interaction between AI applications and external tools
Do I need an Apify account?
Yes, you need an Apify API token to access Actors
Can I add custom Actors?
Yes, you can configure any Apify Actor through the configuration