Can I provide input parameters when running an actor?

Yes! Use the `run_actor` tool and provide the optional `input` JSON object to configure specific scraper settings for that run.

How do I see the items collected in a dataset?

Run the `get_dataset_results` query with your Dataset ID. The agent will retrieve the data records, which you can then ask the AI to summarize or analyze.

Is it possible to check the status of a specific actor run?

Absolutely. Use the `get_run_details` tool and provide the Run ID. Your agent will retrieve the status (RUNNING, SUCCEEDED, FAILED) and metadata for that specific execution.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Apify MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 7 tools to Get Dataset Results, Get Run Details, List Actor Runs, and more

Name: Apify
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Apify as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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About Apify MCP Server

Connect your Apify account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your web scraping, automation actors, and data storage through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Apify as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Apify data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Actor Control — List and trigger serverless actors for web scraping and automation directly from your agent.
Dataset Retrieval — Fetch the resulting data records (items) from your datasets to analyze or process values via AI.
Run Monitoring — Track the history and status of recent actor executions to ensure reliability.
Task Management — List and query configured actor tasks to reuse saved scraper settings.
Data Insights — Retrieve detailed metadata and logs for specific runs to debug complex automations.
Storage Visibility — List all datasets in your account to manage your collected web data.

The Apify MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 7 Apify tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Apify through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning data-extraction, serverless-actors, web-automation, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get_dataset_results

Get items from a dataset

get_run_details

Get details for a specific run

list_actor_runs

List recent actor executions

list_actor_tasks

List configured actor tasks

list_actors

List Apify actors

list_datasets

List Apify datasets

run_actor

Trigger an actor run

Connect Apify to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Apify into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Apify

Ask Claude: "Using Apify, show me...". 7 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Apify MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Apify through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Apify tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Apify + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Apify MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Apify tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Apify nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Apify outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Apify status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Apify in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Apify immediately.

"List all actors in my Apify account."

"Run the 'Instagram Scraper' with input { "hashtags": ["#AI"] }."

"Show me the results from dataset 'ds_10293'."

Troubleshooting Apify MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Apify to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Apify + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Apify MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.