Apify MCP Server — Hosted Api Connectors Integration
MCP Server language Hosted language PublicRun web scraping and automation actors on Apify — trigger runs, get results, manage datasets and key-value stores.
Use with AI AssistantsMCP
Connect Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client — then call tools directly
① Add This MCP Server
Paste into your AI client config — then all its tools are available instantly.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"url": "https://mcp.aerostack.dev/s/aerostack/mcp-apify",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_AEROSTACK_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Replace YOUR_AEROSTACK_TOKEN with your API token from the dashboard.
② Call a Tool
Ask your AI assistant to call a specific tool, or send raw JSON-RPC:
Natural Language Prompt
“Use the _ping tool to verify apify credentials by calling a lightweight read endpoint. used internally by aerostack to validate credentials”
Using a Workspace?
Add this MCP to your Workspace — your team shares one token, secrets are stored securely, and every AI agent in the workspace can call it without per-user setup.
description Overview
mcp-apify — Apify MCP Server
Run web scraping and automation actors on Apify — trigger runs, get results, manage datasets and key-value stores.
Live endpoint: https://mcp.aerostack.dev/s/aerostack/mcp-apify
What You Can Do
This MCP server gives AI agents access to Apify via 8 tools. Connect it to any Aerostack workspace and your agents can interact with Apify directly.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_actors |
List user |
get_actor |
Get details of a specific Apify actor |
run_actor |
Start a run of an Apify actor with optional input |
get_run |
Get status and details of an Apify actor run |
abort_run |
Abort a running Apify actor run |
list_datasets |
List user |
get_dataset_items |
Get items from an Apify dataset |
list_key_value_stores |
List user |
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
APIFY_API_TOKEN |
Yes | Personal access token or service token from the provider |
Quick Start
Add to Aerostack Workspace
- Go to aerostack.dev → Your Project → MCPs
- Search for "Apify" and click Add to Workspace
Add the following secrets under Project → Secrets:
APIFY_API_TOKEN
Once added, every AI agent in your workspace can use Apify tools automatically.
Direct API Call
curl -X POST https://mcp.aerostack.dev/s/aerostack/mcp-apify \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'X-Mcp-Secret-APIFY-API-TOKEN: your-apify-api-token' \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"list_actors","arguments":{}}}'
License
MIT
terminal Tools (9)
Available tools on this MCP server. Each tool can be called directly from any AI agent.
_ping #1 Verify Apify credentials by calling a lightweight read endpoint. Used internally by Aerostack to validate credentials.
list_actors #2 List user's Apify actors
get_actor #3 Get details of a specific Apify actor
run_actor #4 Start a run of an Apify actor with optional input
get_run #5 Get status and details of an Apify actor run
abort_run #6 Abort a running Apify actor run
list_datasets #7 List user's Apify datasets
get_dataset_items #8 Get items from an Apify dataset
list_key_value_stores #9 List user's Apify key-value stores
Details
language Live Endpoint
https://mcp.aerostack.dev/s/aerostack/mcp-apify
Sub-50ms globally · Zero cold start
Publisher
Pre-built functions for the most common MCP tool patterns. Clone, extend, and deploy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Apify MCP server and what can it do? +
The Apify MCP server is hosted on Aerostack and exposes these tools to your AI agent: `_ping`, `list_actors`, `get_actor`, `run_actor`, `get_run`. You get one hosted URL — no self-hosting — that works from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Gemini, VS Code, or any MCP-compatible client, and you can share it with your team or combine it with other MCP servers in a workspace.
Is the Apify MCP server hosted, or do I have to run it myself? +
It's hosted on Aerostack's edge infrastructure — you don't deploy or maintain anything. Add it to a workspace and you get one authenticated URL, with secrets encrypted, that any AI agent or editor can connect to. Use it solo or share the same URL across your whole team.
Which AI agents and editors can use the Apify MCP server? +
Any MCP client: Claude and Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, Gemini, Windsurf, Cline, VS Code, and custom agents. Because it's one hosted URL, the same Apify MCP server works everywhere — and you can compose it with other MCP servers, skills, and functions behind a single workspace URL.
How do I install the Apify MCP server in Claude Desktop? +
Add the following to your Claude Desktop config (`claude_desktop_config.json`): ```json { "mcpServers": { "@aerostack/mcp-apify": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@aerostack/@aerostack/mcp-apify"] } } } ``` Then restart Claude Desktop and the tools will appear automatically.
How do I use the Apify MCP server in Cursor? +
In Cursor, open **Settings → MCP** and add: ```json { "name": "@aerostack/mcp-apify", "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@aerostack/@aerostack/mcp-apify"] } ``` Save and reload Cursor. The MCP tools will be available in Agent mode.
Does Apify MCP require authentication? +
Yes. Apify requires authentication. Check the MCP's documentation for the required credentials.