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How to connect AI Agent and Apify
Create a New Scenario to Connect AI Agent and Apify
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a AI Agent, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, AI Agent or Apify will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find AI Agent or Apify, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the AI Agent Node
Select the AI Agent node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Configure the AI Agent
Click on the AI Agent node to configure it. You can modify the AI Agent URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Apify Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the AI Agent node, select Apify from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Apify.
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Authenticate Apify
Now, click the Apify node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Apify settings. Authentication allows you to use Apify through Latenode.
Configure the AI Agent and Apify Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the AI Agent and Apify Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring AI Agent, Apify, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the AI Agent and Apify integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between AI Agent and Apify (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect AI Agent and Apify
Apify + AI Agent + Google Sheets: Apify scrapes product data from a website, then AI Agent analyzes the scraped data, and finally, the insights are logged into a Google Sheet.
Apify + AI Agent + Slack: Apify monitors a website for changes using a scheduled task. When the task finishes, AI Agent summarizes the changes detected. Finally, a Slack alert is sent with the summary of changes.
AI Agent and Apify integration alternatives
About AI Agent
Use AI Agent in Latenode to automate content creation, data analysis, or customer support. Configure agents with prompts, then integrate them into workflows. Unlike standalone solutions, Latenode lets you connect AI to any app, scale automatically, and customize with code where needed.
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About Apify
Use Apify in Latenode to extract web data at scale for lead generation, market research, and more. Apify handles complex scraping, while Latenode orchestrates the data: trigger workflows, transform results with AI, and send data to any app. Automate web actions visually and affordably.
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FAQ AI Agent and Apify
How can I connect my AI Agent account to Apify using Latenode?
To connect your AI Agent account to Apify on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select AI Agent and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your AI Agent and Apify accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automate content creation using AI and web scraping?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you chain Apify scraping with AI Agent content generation. This powerful combo automates research and content creation easily.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating AI Agent with Apify?
Integrating AI Agent with Apify allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Summarizing scraped data from websites using AI Agent’s text processing.
- Generating product descriptions from scraped e-commerce data.
- Creating personalized email campaigns based on web-scraped leads.
- Automating market research and competitor analysis.
- Building AI-powered chatbots with real-time data from the web.
How can I use JavaScript code within my AI Agent Latenode workflows?
Latenode allows you to inject JavaScript code into your workflows for custom logic and data transformation before passing data to AI Agent.
Are there any limitations to the AI Agent and Apify integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits of both AI Agent and Apify apply and should be managed in your workflows.
- Complex data transformations might require JavaScript knowledge for optimal results.
- Initial setup requires understanding of both AI Agent and Apify's APIs.
