apify-mcpc

Automate Apify Actor search, evaluation, and execution via the mcpc CLI.

1|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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Skill: apify-mcpc
Source: https://github.com/chocholous/apify-mcpc/tree/main/skills/apify-mcpc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chocholous/apify-mcpc --skill apify-mcpc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates finding, evaluating, and running Apify Actors using the mcpc CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Searches Apify Store for Actors matching user needs and compares them by stats, ratings, and maintenance status
  • Reads Actor input schemas and README to build correct inputs
  • Runs Actors via call-actor and retrieves results (sync or async with resume)
  • Tracks run costs automatically via the mcpc PostToolUse hook to a local log
  • Includes 8 marketing intelligence use cases and multi-actor workflow patterns with domain-specific suggestions
  • Enforces a 7-step workflow with mandatory gates to prevent wasted tokens/money
  • Optional resources (scripts/references/assets) may be used as directed by SKILL.md

Quick Start

Try asking for an Apify Actor using a specific use-case or keywords, and let the skill manage search, evaluation, and execution with mcpc.

Frequently Asked Questions about apify-mcpc

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and evaluate Apify Actors for data scraping automation?

To find and evaluate Apify Actors for data scraping automation, search the Apify Store by keywords and compare matching Actors by stats, ratings, and maintenance status before running them.

How does the mcpc CLI track costs when running Apify Actors?

The mcpc CLI tracks Actor run costs automatically via a PostToolUse hook that records execution expenses to a local log, preventing wasted tokens and money during data scraping workflows.

Can I run multiple Apify Actors in a single workflow?

Yes, you can run multiple Apify Actors in a single workflow using multi-actor workflow patterns, executing them sequentially or asynchronously with resume to retrieve results.

How do I build correct input parameters for an Apify Actor before running it?

To build correct input parameters for an Apify Actor, read the Actor's input schema and README documentation, then construct the payload before executing the call-actor command.

What marketing intelligence use cases does the Apify automation workflow support?

The Apify automation workflow supports eight marketing intelligence use cases with domain-specific suggestions, utilizing a seven-step workflow with mandatory gates and validation safety checks.

Do I need to manually validate Apify Actor runs to prevent wasted money?

No, you do not need to manually validate Actor runs because the workflow enforces a mandatory seven-step process with built-in gates, validation, and safety checks to prevent wasted tokens and money.