Build your Actors
How to start when you want to build your Actor? Read this collection to get the tips on where to start.
Pick the right projectSo you're ready to build your first Actor. Exciting! But what should you build? And where do you even start looking for ideas? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Whether…
Set up your dev environmentApify works however you like to work. Web browser, local setup, AI-powered, or all of the above. Here's how to pick your setup and get building.
Must-haves of a working ActorSix files make an Actor work. Good news: if you start with a template, you already have all six. Here's what each one does and which ones actually need your…
Where your data goes: Storage typesYour Actor collects data, takes screenshots, processes information - but where does it all go? Good news: Apify handles this automatically. When your Actor starts producing data, the right storage…
Standby mode: Your Actor as a live APIWhat if someone needs your Actor to respond instantly, hundreds of times per day? Traditional Actors start, run, stop - perfect for batch jobs, but too slow for frequent requests.