TL;DR
Apify is a Web Scraping MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent use 3,000+ pre-built cloud tools to extract data from websites, social media, and e-commerce platforms. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install apify.
Apify
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Use 3,000+ pre-built cloud tools to extract data from websites, social media, and e-commerce platforms.
Repo audit: 98/100 — actively maintained, documented and licensed
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Apify MCP server?
Apify is listed as an Web Scraping Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent use 3,000+ pre-built cloud tools to extract data from websites, social media, and e-commerce platforms. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install Apify MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install apify` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @apify/actors-mcp-server` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install Apify MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does Apify MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with Apify MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent use 3,000+ pre-built cloud tools to extract data from websites, social media, and e-commerce platforms. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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