Actor Stars and Standby Mode are here!

Star and compare your favorite Actors

We've introduced a new "starring" feature for Actors! Now, you can star any Actor in Apify Console, creating a personalized list of your favorite ones. Compare the popularity of Actors with the total number of stars they’ve received, or filter to view only the ones you've starred.

⭐ Why it matters:

• Community insight: See which Actors the community loves, helping you choose popular and trusted solutions.
• Personalization: Customize your Console experience by filtering - focus on the Actors that match your projects.

Explore, star, and enjoy a tailored Apify experience!

Introducing Actor Standby Mode for real-time API responses

We’ve also launched Actor Standby Mode, enabling your Actors to function as real-time API servers. This enhancement allows your Actors to remain active in the background, ready to process incoming HTTP requests instantly.

🚀 Key Features:

• Immediate responsiveness: Actors in Standby Mode are always prepared to handle requests, eliminating startup delays.
• Flexible input handling: Supports standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and accept inputs via query strings or request bodies.
• Automatic scaling: The system dynamically adjusts to incoming request volumes, ensuring optimal performance.
• Customizable settings: Configure parameters such as maximum concurrent requests, desired requests per run, memory allocation, and idle timeouts to suit your application's needs.
• Ready-to-use templates: Jumpstart your development with JavaScript and Python templates designed for Standby Mode, making setup easier than ever.

For detailed guidance, refer to our Standby Mode documentation.