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apify-scrapers
CommunityMCP server by jlucasmcrell · updated · ★ 0
40 Apify public-data tools for leads, news, SEO, jobs, SEC, procurement, and registries. apify-scrapers is a community project by jlucasmcrell, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 33 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
APIFY_Environment variable, secret | Required | Apify API token for running actors |
APIFY_Environment variable | Optional | Optional tool selection: all, leads, market, government, or research. Restart after changing. Default: all |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install apify-scrapers
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add apify-scrapers -e APIFY_TOKEN=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN -- uvx apify-data-scrapersRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify-scrapers": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apify-data-scrapers"
],
"env": {
"APIFY_TOKEN": "YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify-scrapers": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apify-data-scrapers"
],
"env": {
"APIFY_TOKEN": "YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"apify-scrapers": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apify-data-scrapers"
],
"env": {
"APIFY_TOKEN": "YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add apify-scrapers --env APIFY_TOKEN=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN -- uvx apify-data-scrapers{
"mcpServers": {
"apify-scrapers": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apify-data-scrapers"
],
"env": {
"APIFY_TOKEN": "YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add apify-scrapers uvx apify-data-scrapersGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the apify-scrapers block.
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apify-scrapers: common questions
How do I install apify-scrapers?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add apify-scrapers -e APIFY_TOKEN=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN -- uvx apify-data-scrapers. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is apify-scrapers the official server?
apify-scrapers is a community project by jlucasmcrell, not verified by a company domain.
Is apify-scrapers free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is apify-scrapers safe to use?
It scores 27 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to apify-scrapers?
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Does apify-scrapers work with ChatGPT?
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