Delete Builds

by useful-tools

Automatically delete untagged Apify actor builds to free up storage and declutter your workspace. Set it and forget it for routine platform maintenance.

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About Delete Builds

Ever feel like your Apify console is getting cluttered with old, untagged actor builds? I know I do. It's one of those small maintenance tasks that's easy to forget but slowly eats up your storage. This actor is my go-to cleanup script. It runs on a schedule and automatically finds and removes those untagged builds from your actors, keeping your workspace tidy without you having to lift a finger. Think of it like a dedicated janitor for your Apify platform. You set it up once—maybe to run weekly or monthly—and it just handles the grunt work. The main benefit is reclaiming that storage space, which is crucial if you're managing a lot of actors or working within tight storage limits. It also makes your actor list cleaner, so you can focus on the current, important builds instead of sifting through historical clutter. I use it primarily for routine platform hygiene and before archiving projects to ensure I'm only keeping what's necessary. It's a simple, single-purpose tool that does one job really well, saving you manual clicks and mental overhead. If you manage multiple actors on Apify, this automated cleanup is a no-brainer.

What does this actor do?

Delete Builds 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

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

Delete Builds Actor

An Apify actor that deletes builds from specified actors on the Apify platform. Originally designed to clean up untagged builds, it now supports filtering by date and other criteria.

Key Features

  • Deletes builds from one or multiple target actors.
  • Supports filtering builds to delete by their tags (e.g., keep only the latest).
  • Can delete builds older than a specified date or time period.
  • Includes safety mechanisms; requires explicit confirmation for destructive actions.

How to Use

Configure the actor via its input to define which builds to delete. The primary fields are:

  • actorIds: (Required) An array of Apify actor IDs whose builds you want to manage.
  • forceDelete: An array of tags. Builds with these tags will be deleted. Use ["all_but_latest"] to delete all builds except those tagged latest.
  • deleteOnlyOlder: A string specifying a time threshold (e.g., "3 days", "2024-01-01"). Only builds older than this date will be considered for deletion.

Run the actor, review the planned deletions in the output, and confirm to proceed.

Input / Output

Input Schema (Main Fields)

{
  "actorIds": ["yourActorId1", "yourActorId2"],
  "forceDelete": ["all_but_latest"],
  "deleteOnlyOlder": "7 days"
}

Output

The actor provides a summary of the deletion plan and results, including:
* Counts of builds identified for deletion.
* A list of the builds that would be or were deleted.
* A final confirmation status.

Important: Always double-check your input, especially the actorIds and forceDelete fields, to avoid accidentally deleting the wrong builds.

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

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Actor Information

Developer
useful-tools
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
119
Active Users
10
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