• DATA
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  • SEARCH
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How to manage apify datasets and tasks with your AI

Connect Apify to your AI client once. From then on, you can find specific datasets or actor tasks just by asking.

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Short answer

Can I browse my Apify data through my AI?

Yes. Your AI uses this MCP to pull lists of your existing datasets and pre-configured actor tasks. You'll get a clear view of your scraping assets without opening the Apify dashboard.

The outcomes

Where your data lands

The AI handles the heavy lifting of searching through your Apify account.

DATA

Dataset visibility

The AI pulls a list of your datasets. You can then ask it to identify specific files or recent results.

TASKS

Actor task lists

Your agent finds your pre-configured actor tasks. This lets you see exactly which scrapers are ready to go.

SEARCH

Targeted discovery

The AI filters through your collections to find the exact task or dataset you're looking for.

HUMAN

Manual control needed

The AI can find and list your assets, but it won't run tasks or change settings. You still trigger the actual work.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for Apify data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Apify account.

  1. Scanning datasets

    The AI looks through your Apify account to find all available datasets.

    list_datasets

  2. Locating tasks

    Your agent identifies the specific actor tasks you have already configured.

    list_actor_tasks

  3. Filtering lists

    The AI uses the available lists to narrow down exactly which items match your request.

    list_datasetslist_actor_tasks

  4. Presenting info

    Your agent shows you the names and details of the datasets or tasks it found.

    list_datasets

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Apify data.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the names for your actual dataset or task names.

Apify Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XpiRRgIukBoSRPKSbj93XBldWyxkE1Ba9k2he2x5/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Apify capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify-extended-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XpiRRgIukBoSRPKSbj93XBldWyxkE1Ba9k2he2x5/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all my Apify datasets.

  • Show me my pre-configured actor tasks.

  • Find the dataset named 'amazon_price_tracker'.

  • Which actor tasks do I have set up?

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Start here

Connect Apify once, then ask.

One link connects the MCP to your client. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start chatting with your data immediately.

Connect Apify to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI run an actor task?

    No. The AI can only list your tasks. You have to start the actual runs yourself in Apify.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my datasets?

    No. The AI only has permission to list your datasets. It cannot delete or modify anything.

  • 03

    Can I update task settings through the AI?

    No. The AI can find your tasks, but it cannot change their configuration or input parameters.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my private data?

    The AI only sees the datasets and tasks that are returned by the list tools.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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