How to Use the Apify MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code manage Apify queues?

Yes, pushtoqueue allows you to dynamically add new URLs during a run. This is ideal for CI jobs that need to crawl specific target lists.

Q: Does Claude Code support Apify sync runs?

Yes, use runactorsync for quick tasks that finish in under five minutes. It blocks your terminal session until the data is ready for the next command.

Q: Can I list Apify actors in Claude Code?

Run listactors to see all your available scrapers. It outputs the actorId and configuration details directly to your console.

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Headless Apify control in Claude Code

Run scrapers directly from your shell using `run_actor`. It is perfect for automated workflows where you need to fetch data before running tests or building assets. Since it returns a runId immediately, you can pipe this into your scripts. It keeps your terminal-based process moving without blocking on long tasks.

Extract Apify data in Claude Code

Use `get_dataset_items` to pipe JSON output into other CLI tools. This allows you to chain your data collection with your existing data processing pipeline. Monitoring your compute usage is easy with `get_account_limits`. You can build checks into your scripts to stop before you hit your monthly cap.

Monitor Apify events in Claude Code

Use `list_webhooks` to verify your event-driven setup from the terminal. It ensures your infrastructure is listening for completion events correctly. If you need to change course, `abort_run` lets you kill a process instantly. This saves you from runaway costs during your CI runs.

Setup guide

Set up Apify MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see apify-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Apify transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Apify tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http apify-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Apify MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Apify MCP in Claude Code

Run the command 'claude mcp add' followed by the server details in your terminal. Ensure your flags for transport and scope are set correctly before the server name.

Yes, `push_to_queue` allows you to dynamically add new URLs during a run. This is ideal for CI jobs that need to crawl specific target lists.

The server transmits JSON datasets directly to your session. It handles only the scrape results and metadata, ensuring your private account keys remain separate.

Yes, use `run_actor_sync` for quick tasks that finish in under five minutes. It blocks your terminal session until the data is ready for the next command.

Run `list_actors` to see all your available scrapers. It outputs the actorId and configuration details directly to your console.

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