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Apify

A cloud platform for web scraping and automation that lets you extract data from any website using pre-built scrapers or custom code.

What is Apify?

Apify is a cloud platform that runs web scrapers and automation tasks at scale.

It works through "Actors" - serverless programs that scrape websites, automate browser tasks, or process data. You can use pre-built Actors from their store (like scrapers for Google Maps, LinkedIn, Instagram) or build your own.

Most builders use it to extract data they can't get through APIs - product listings, reviews, business info, social media content. You run an Actor, it spins up in the cloud, scrapes the data, and saves it to storage. Then you can pull that data into Make, n8n, or your own app via API.

Free tier includes $5 in platform credits monthly. Paid plans start at $49/month. Credits are consumed based on compute time and proxy usage.

Good to Know

Store has 2,000+ pre-built Actors for scraping popular sites like Google Maps, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok
Actors run serverless - you don't manage infrastructure, just configure inputs and get data back
Includes proxy rotation, scheduling, webhooks, and storage built in
Free tier gives $5 monthly credits (enough for testing and small projects)
Integrates with Make, n8n, Zapier, or use the API/SDK directly

How Vibe Coders Use Apify

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Scraping 500 Google Maps listings for local businesses in your niche
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Building a daily feed of competitor product prices from their website
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Extracting Instagram posts and engagement data for content analysis
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Pulling LinkedIn profiles to build a lead list for outreach
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Monitoring review sites for new mentions of your product

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Terms

Application Programming Interface (API)

A set of rules that lets different software programs talk to each other and share data or functionality.

Crawling

The automated process where search engine bots discover and scan web pages by following links across the internet.

Zapier

A no-code automation platform that connects your apps so they work together automatically through workflows called Zaps.

Webhooks

Automated HTTP messages that apps send to each other when events happen, enabling real-time data sharing without constant polling.

Automation

Using technology to handle repetitive tasks without human intervention, freeing you up for strategic work.

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