Actions11
- Actor Actions
- Actor Task Actions
- Actor Run Actions
- Dataset Actions
- Key-Value Store Actions
Overview
This node provides access to Apify's platform tools for web scraping, data extraction, and automation. It enables users to run various Apify operations within an n8n workflow, such as launching actors, managing datasets, or handling other Apify resources. This node is beneficial when you want to integrate Apify’s powerful web automation capabilities directly into your workflows without leaving the n8n environment.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically scraping product data from e-commerce websites.
- Running scheduled web crawlers and processing their output.
- Automating repetitive web tasks using Apify actors.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Choose which authentication method to use: "API Key" or "OAuth2". |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the executed Apify operation(s). The structure of this JSON depends on the specific Apify resource and operation invoked but generally includes data extracted or processed by Apify services.
If binary data is returned (e.g., files or screenshots), it will be included in the binary output field, allowing further processing or saving within n8n.
Dependencies
- Requires an Apify API key or OAuth2 credentials configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
- Depends on Apify’s external API services being accessible.
- No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond credential setup.
Troubleshooting
- Authentication errors: Ensure that the provided API key or OAuth2 token is valid and has sufficient permissions.
- Network issues: Verify network connectivity to Apify’s API endpoints.
- Invalid input data: Check that the input parameters match the expected format for the chosen Apify operation.
- Unexpected output: Confirm that the selected resource and operation correspond to the intended Apify functionality.