API Rate Limit and Retry Behavior Tester
Test how an API behaves under retry pressure before building retry logic into your own client. Point it at a target that returns transient errors and see how many attempts it takes, with exponential backoff, jitter, and a throttle so you don't overload a rate-limited endpoint. Useful for validating resilience against flaky APIs or confirming your service triggers the right retry codes.
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The HTTP Request Runner: Single or Bulk API Calls with curl Import Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "API Rate Limit and Retry Behavior Tester". Sign up or log in and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.
Start the "API Rate Limit and Retry Behavior Tester" task
The HTTP Request Runner: Single or Bulk API Calls with curl Import Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like request objects, max retries, and more, to match your specific use case.
Receive the "API Rate Limit and Retry Behavior Tester" output
Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as lookup key, label, method, and more.
Integrate into your workflow
The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "API Rate Limit and Retry Behavior Tester" task via API.
