๐ Apify Actors
by prog-party
This actor fetches and filters Apify's entire actor list into a structured dataset. Perfect for developers needing to quickly find and compare automation tools.
Opens on Apify.com
About ๐ Apify Actors
Need to find the right Apify actor for your project without manually sifting through the platform? This actor does the heavy lifting for you. It connects directly to Apify to fetch data on all available actors. You can apply filters to narrow down the list based on your specific needsโwhether you're looking for a web scraper, automation tool, or something for lead generation. The results are neatly packaged into a dataset, ready for you to analyze or integrate into your workflow. I use it to quickly audit what's available before starting a new automation task; it saves a ton of time compared to browsing manually. It's perfect for developers building tool comparisons, teams managing their automation stack, or anyone who needs a programmatic way to discover and evaluate Apify's ecosystem. Just set your parameters, run it, and get a clean, structured list of actors to work with.
What does this actor do?
๐ Apify Actors is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.
Key Features
- Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
- Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
- API access for integration with your applications
- Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
- Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation
How to Use
- Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
- Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
- Configure the input parameters as needed
- Run the actor and download your results
Documentation
Apify Actors Actor
This actor retrieves a filtered list of actors from the Apify platform and outputs the results to a Dataset.
Overview
The actor queries Apify's public actor directory. You can filter the results by username, actor title, and limit the total number of items returned. It's designed for automation and lead generation workflows, such as discovering actors by specific creators or topics.
Key Features
- Filtered Search: Find actors by matching text in their
usernameortitle. - Result Limiting: Control the output size with a
limitparameter. - Rich Dataset Output: Returns comprehensive details for each actor, including statistics, categories, pricing, and owner information.
- Direct Integration: Outputs directly to an Apify Dataset for easy integration into pipelines.
How to Use
Configure the actor using a JSON input object. The actor will run, apply your filters, and populate a Dataset with the matching results.
Input
Provide input as JSON. All parameters are optional.
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
limit |
Number | Maximum number of actors to return. |
username |
String | Filters actors where the username contains this string. |
title |
String | Filters actors where the title contains this string. |
Example Input:
{
"limit": 10,
"username": "prog-party",
"title": "apify"
}
Output
The actor adds each matching Apify actor as a separate item to the Dataset. Output includes metadata, usage statistics, and owner details.
Example Output Item:
{
"title": "Y Combinator Companies",
"name": "y-combinator-companies",
"username": "prog-party",
"stats_totalBuilds": 11,
"stats_totalRuns": 8,
"description": "This Y Combinator companies Actor retrieves data from Y Combinator...",
"categories": ["AUTOMATION", "LEAD_GENERATION"],
"pictureUrl": "https://apify-image-uploads-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/...",
"userFullName": "Prog Party",
"currentPricingInfo": {
"pricingModel": "FLAT_PRICE_PER_MONTH",
"pricePerUnitUsd": 6.66
}
// ... additional fields
}
Categories
Common Use Cases
Market Research
Gather competitive intelligence and market data
Lead Generation
Extract contact information for sales outreach
Price Monitoring
Track competitor pricing and product changes
Content Aggregation
Collect and organize content from multiple sources
Ready to Get Started?
Try ๐ Apify Actors now on Apify. Free tier available with no credit card required.
Start Free TrialActor Information
- Developer
- prog-party
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 260
- Active Users
- 15
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