Changelog

We’re introducing a new permissions model for Actors: instead of broad account-level access by default, there are now two levels: Limited permissions and Full permissions. While we already monitor what data Actors access, this update takes things further by shifting the platform to a secure-by-default, least privilege model. Similar to how mobile platforms (Android and iOS) handle app permissions, each Actor now declares the access it needs, and users get clearer visibility and control over what level of access Actors they use require.

What’s changed

Two new permission levels:

• Limited permissions: restrict access to only the Actor’s own storages and storages explicitly given access to via input.
• Full permissions: grant Actors the same broad access as before, allowing access to all of a user’s Apify account data when run.

Actors now also display a permissions badge in Console, so users can instantly see the access level they require.

Why it matters

This update greatly improves transparency and platform security:

• End-users get a clearer view of what access each Actor requests.
• Actor developers are encouraged to use the least privileged access level, which leads to better security by default and increased trust.

What it means for you

• For users:
  • You can review the permissions badge on Actors before running them to check what level of access they need.
• For Actor developers:
  • Review your existing Actors and migrate to Limited permissions where feasible. This will help you receive a better Actor quality score, increasing your chance to earn a Rising star badge and rank more favorably in Apify Store.
  • Use the documentation to guide your migration and test your Actor under Limited permissions.
  • If you need Full permissions, clearly document why that level is required in Actor README.

For more information, see the documentation and the Actor migration guide.

We’re introducing Actor Quality, an automated scoring system that helps you discover reliable Actors faster and will encourage creators to build better Actors on Apify. This new system brings transparency to Apify Store through quality scores, badges, and will also give creators suggestions on how to improve their score.

What is Actor Quality?

Actor Quality evaluates every public Actor using multiple criteria, including reliability, documentation quality, user satisfaction, pricing strategy, and maintenance. The system helps users find the best Actors and provides creators with clear guidance on how to further develop what they’ve built.

How Actor Quality helps

With Actor Quality, users will be able to spot promising new Actors through the Rising Star badge, which highlights quality Actors with strong potential, and our search results will prioritize Actors with higher scores.

Creators, meanwhile, will get improvement suggestions based on their Actor’s strengths and weaknesses, while awards will boost their rankings. We also plan in the future to unlock Apify marketing support for quality Actors.

Learn more about Actor Quality in our documentation and join our Discord community to share your experience with other creators.

We experienced a service outage affecting multiple services, including Apify Console and the Apify Status page. The issue was related to a broader AWS outage that impacted many platforms globally.

There was no data loss, but Actor runs during this window did not start as expected, or they may have timed out or failed. Actor schedules resumed operation at 10:00 UTC.

You can learn more on the Apify Status page.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

MCP Configurator simplifies custom MCP server setup, making it easier than ever to create configure your MCP server on Apify. Visit mcp.apify.com to select specific Actors and tools to build multi-step automations that fit your exact needs.

Why it matters:

• Automation workflows: choose only the Actors relevant to your use case, reducing complexity and improving performance by excluding unnecessary tools.
• Quick integration: set up configurations that work directly with popular MCP clients like Claude Desktop, Cline, and other AI assistants.

See more details at mcp.apify.com.

Apify now supports SSO through the OIDC protocol, enabling organizations to integrate Apify into their existing authentication infrastructure. Enterprise teams can use Apify's platform while maintaining security and compliance requirements.

Why it matters:

• Security: centralize authentication through your organization's identity provider, reducing password fatigue and security risks associated with multiple credentials.
• Compliance: meet strict enterprise security requirements and regulatory standards by maintaining consistent access controls across your tech stack.
• Simplified access management: IT administrators can manage Apify access alongside other corporate tools.

How it works:

• SSO is available through the OIDC protocol, compatible with major identity providers like Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and others.
• Available for Enterprise plans; contact our sales team to enable SSO for your organization.