How do I install the Apify (npx) MCP server?

You can install the Apify (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find Apify (npx) in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires an API key.

Which AI clients support the Apify (npx) MCP server?

The Apify (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure Apify (npx) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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Apify (npx) MCP Server

Community

Contributed by Apify

Run web scraping actors and access datasets on the Apify platform. Search the Apify Store, execute actors, and retrieve structured data.

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About the Apify (npx) MCP Server

The Apify (npx) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Run web scraping actors and access datasets on the Apify platform. Search the Apify Store, execute actors, and retrieve structured data. This is a community-contributed MCP server by Apify.

Install the Apify (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires an API key — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Transport Configuration

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829{
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": [
    "-y",
    "@apify/actors-mcp-server"
  ],
  "env": {
    "APIFY_TOKEN": "${input:APIFY_TOKEN}"
  },
  "metadata": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "id": "APIFY_TOKEN",
        "label": "Apify API Token",
        "description": "API token for the Apify platform.",
        "type": "text",
        "required": true,
        "secret": true,
        "placeholder": "apify_api_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
        "obtain": {
          "url": "https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations",
          "instructions": "1. Go to console.apify.com > Settings > Integrations\n2. Find your Personal API token\n3. Copy the token",
          "button_label": "Get API Token"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Details

TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

AuthAPI Key

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The Apify (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install Apify (npx) with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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