How to connect OpenAI Responses and Apify
Create a New Scenario to Connect OpenAI Responses and Apify
In the workspace, click the βCreate New Scenarioβ button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node β a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a OpenAI Responses, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, OpenAI Responses or Apify will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find OpenAI Responses or Apify, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the OpenAI Responses Node
Select the OpenAI Responses node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the OpenAI Responses
Click on the OpenAI Responses node to configure it. You can modify the OpenAI Responses 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 OpenAI Responses 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 OpenAI Responses 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 OpenAI Responses 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 donβt 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 OpenAI Responses, Apify, and any additional nodes, donβt 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 βRun onceβ and triggering an event to check if the OpenAI Responses and Apify integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between OpenAI Responses 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 OpenAI Responses and Apify
Apify + OpenAI Responses + Google Sheets: When an Apify actor finishes running, its dataset items are fetched. This data is analyzed by OpenAI, and the resulting insights are then added as new rows to a Google Sheet for tracking and analysis.
Apify + OpenAI Responses + Slack: When an Apify actor finishes running, the extracted data is summarized by OpenAI. The summary is then sent to a dedicated Slack channel to keep the team informed of key findings.
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About OpenAI Responses
Need AI-powered text generation? Use OpenAI Responses in Latenode to automate content creation, sentiment analysis, and data enrichment directly within your workflows. Streamline tasks like generating product descriptions or classifying customer feedback. Latenode lets you chain AI tasks with other services, adding logic and routing based on results β all without code.
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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 OpenAI Responses and Apify
How can I connect my OpenAI Responses account to Apify using Latenode?
To connect your OpenAI Responses account to Apify on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select OpenAI Responses and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your OpenAI Responses and Apify accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I summarize scraped website content using OpenAI Responses?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to send Apify's scraped data to OpenAI Responses for summarization, extracting key insights automatically.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating OpenAI Responses with Apify?
Integrating OpenAI Responses with Apify allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automating content generation based on scraped data insights.
- Classifying and categorizing scraped text using AI models.
- Creating personalized marketing messages from web data.
- Generating product descriptions from scraped e-commerce sites.
- Performing sentiment analysis on customer reviews extracted by Apify.
How does Latenode handle rate limits for OpenAI Responses?
Latenode provides built-in tools to manage API rate limits, including queueing and delayed execution, preventing errors with OpenAI Responses.
Are there any limitations to the OpenAI Responses and Apify integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex data transformations may require custom JavaScript code.
- The free tier has limitations on the number of operations per month.
- Integration performance depends on the API rate limits of both services.