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Getting Started with ActorConsole

ActorConsole is a workspace for Apify Actor builders. Connect an Apify account, sync the Actors you want to manage, inspect Store and usage signals, prepare AI-assisted changes, and publish only when you approve the result. The same workspace powers the dashboard, REST API, and MCP server.

The normal workflow

Connect

Add the Apify credentials needed for actor operations or publishing.

Understand

Sync actors, inspect current context, research keywords, and review usage.

Improve

Generate a draft, review it, then publish or automate the approved action.

Before you begin

Create an ActorConsole account and select a workspace.
Have an Apify API key ready for actor operations and sync.
Use a Pro workspace when you need MCP or automation features.

Choose a path

New to the dashboard? Start with the dashboard tour and first workspace setup. Building an AI workflow? Continue to the MCP quickstart.

AI-Powered MCP Server

Connect your developer toolchain directly to Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex. Ask AI to inspect tracked actors and request reviewable changes through the same authenticated API.

SEO & Schema Audits

Generate copy, README drafts, and schemas from synchronized Actor context. Apify manages Store categories automatically. Review every result before publishing it to Apify.

Core Pillars

Research: Search live Apify Store listings and see transparent workspace search, competition, demand, and repeat-use signals when source metrics exist.
Optimize: Generate reviewable copy, README, schemas, and pricing recommendations; publishing stays an explicit action.
Publish: Queue Actors in a daily, quota-aware publishing schedule with durable run history.

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Core Pillars

Research: Search live Apify Store listings and see transparent workspace search, competition, demand, and repeat-use signals when source metrics exist.

Optimize: Generate reviewable copy, README, schemas, and pricing recommendations; publishing stays an explicit action.

Publish: Queue Actors in a daily, quota-aware publishing schedule with durable run history.