Apify

This page outlines how to use the Apify integration for web scraping and automation in Cargo.

Apify is a web scraping and automation platform that provides thousands of ready-made scrapers (called Actors) for popular websites. Cargo’s native integration with Apify allows you to run actors, execute pre-configured tasks, and fetch scraped data directly from your workflows.

How to set up Apify

To connect Apify, you need an API token from your Apify account. This integration requires your own Apify account and API credentials.

Connection details

Field	Description
API Token	Your Apify API token from account settings

Get your API token from the Apify Console under Settings → Integrations.

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Apify actions

Run Actor

Execute any Apify actor with custom input parameters.

Use cases

• Web scraping – Run scrapers for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Amazon, etc.
• Data extraction – Extract structured data from any website
• Lead generation – Scrape contact information from directories
• Competitive analysis – Monitor competitor websites and pricing

Configuration

Field	Description
Actor	Select from your available actors
Input	JSON input parameters for the actor (optional)
Memory (MB)	Memory limit for the run (default: 2048 MB)
Timeout	Maximum run duration in seconds (default: 3600)

Output

Field	Description
runId	Unique identifier for the run
status	Final status (SUCCEEDED, FAILED, etc.)
datasetId	ID of the dataset containing results
keyValueStoreId	ID of the key-value store
startedAt	When the run started
finishedAt	When the run completed

Use the datasetId from the output with the Get Dataset extractor to retrieve the scraped data.

Run Task

Execute a pre-configured Apify task. Tasks are saved actor configurations that can be reused.

Use cases

• Recurring scrapes – Run the same scraping job repeatedly
• Standardized workflows – Use pre-configured settings for consistent results
• Team collaboration – Share task configurations across team members

Configuration

Field	Description
Task	Select from your available tasks
Input Override	JSON input to override task defaults (optional)
Memory (MB)	Memory limit for the run (optional)
Timeout	Maximum run duration in seconds (optional)

Output

Same as Run Actor.

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Apify data models

Create data models from Apify datasets to power your workflows.

Get Dataset

Fetch items from an Apify dataset. Use this to retrieve results from a previous actor or task run.

Configuration

Field	Description
Dataset ID	The ID of the dataset (from a previous run)
Limit	Maximum items to fetch (default: 1000)
Clean data	Remove empty items and hidden fields (default: on)

The dataset schema is automatically detected from the data, so columns will match whatever the actor returns.

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Common workflows

Scrape and enrich leads

1. Run Actor – Use a LinkedIn scraper to extract company data
2. Get Dataset – Fetch the scraped results
3. Enrich – Use other integrations to add contact information

Monitor competitors

1. Run Task – Execute a pre-configured price monitoring scraper
2. Get Dataset – Retrieve the latest pricing data
3. Compare – Analyze changes against your own pricing

Build prospect lists

1. Run Actor – Scrape a directory or database
2. Get Dataset – Pull the extracted contacts
3. Push to CRM – Send qualified leads to HubSpot or Salesforce

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Popular Apify Actors

Actor	Description
Web Scraper	General-purpose website scraper
Google Search Scraper	Extract Google search results
LinkedIn Scraper	Scrape LinkedIn profiles and companies
Instagram Scraper	Extract posts, profiles, and hashtags
Amazon Scraper	Product data from Amazon
Twitter Scraper	Tweets, profiles, and trends

Browse thousands of actors in the Apify Store.