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apify-actor-development

Develop and deploy Apify Actors for web scraping and automation.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#Automation#Apify#Data processing#Actor development#Web scraping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Harris30732/yungching-realty --skill apify-actor-development-harris30732
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apify-actor-development
Source: https://github.com/Harris30732/yungching-realty/tree/main/.agents/skills/apify-actor-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Harris30732/yungching-realty --skill apify-actor-development-harris30732

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires apify-cli, Crawlee, Playwright, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the development, debugging, and deployment of Apify Actors, providing a comprehensive toolset for serverless cloud programs focused on web scraping, automation, and data processing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Actor Development: Offers a framework for creating new Actors, modifying existing ones, and troubleshooting code.
  • Environment Setup: Guided steps for installing and configuring the apify CLI and other prerequisites.
  • Template Selection: Automated template generation based on language preference (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python).
  • Quick Start Workflow: Step-by-step guide from creating a project to deploying the Actor on the Apify platform.
  • Security Best Practices: Encourages secure coding practices and safe handling of sensitive data.
  • Best Practices & Tips: Best practices for performance, error handling, and maintaining high-quality code.
  • Logging & Monitoring: Instructions for effective logging and monitoring of Actors.
  • Local Testing & Deployment: Detailed instructions for testing locally and deploying to the Apify platform.

Quick Start

Run the apify create <actor-name> -t <template> command based on your preferred programming language.

Frequently Asked Questions about apify-actor-development

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and deploy an Apify Actor for web scraping?▼

Apify Actors are serverless cloud programs that perform web scraping, automation, and data processing tasks. They run on the Apify platform and can be developed using JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python with frameworks like Crawlee and Playwright.

Can I develop Apify Actors using Python and TypeScript?▼

Yes, you can develop Apify Actors using Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript. The Skill provides automated template generation based on your preferred programming language to streamline the Actor development workflow.

Do I need the apify CLI to build and test web scraping Actors locally?▼

Yes, the apify CLI is required to build, test locally, and deploy Apify Actors. The Skill provides guided steps for installing and configuring the CLI along with other necessary prerequisites for scraping and automation.

Does Apify Actor development work with Crawlee and Playwright for automation?▼

Yes, Apify Actor development integrates with Crawlee and Playwright to perform web scraping and browser automation. These dependencies provide the framework for navigating pages, extracting data, and executing automation tasks.

What is the best way to handle logging and errors in Apify Actors?▼

The best way to handle logging and errors in Apify Actors is to follow the provided best practices for performance, error handling, and maintaining high-quality code, alongside detailed instructions for effective logging and monitoring of Actor runs.

How do I secure sensitive data when running web scraping automation on Apify?▼

To secure sensitive data when running web scraping automation on Apify, follow the encouraged secure coding practices and safe handling guidelines provided within the Skill to protect your Actor's environment variables and inputs.

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