AI agents are all the rage these days - some are fun, and some are “game-changers”. But many of them rely on fresh, up-to-date data to work, and Apify is ready to answer the call.
With our full-stack platform, a thriving developer community, and over 3,000 existing Actors (aka tools for building agents), we’re perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between what the market needs and what AI agents can do.
As explained in our article on what defines an AI agent, both the agents and the tools for building them are Actors - modular pieces of code that connect to build multi-agent flows and systems.
That’s why we’re expanding our web scraping and automation marketplace (Apify Store) to include AI agents, and we’re stoked about it.
Below, we show you 10 practical applications for AI agents on Apify, plus one meta-use case that hints at the future of agentic systems. These use cases are built on top of our existing tools, and they’re just the beginning of what’s coming to the platform.
11 AI agent use cases
1. AI newsletter
If the AI craze has taught us anything, it's that keeping up with the latest news and developments is so difficult that we need AI agents to step in and help us out. With Apify’s many News Actors, you can create a unique, personalized newsletter. Simply connect these tools:
- Twitter Tweets and Profiles Scraper for tracking trending topics and influencers.
- Google News Scraper for aggregating breaking news.
- Reddit Scraper to capture niche community discussions.
- Google Search Results Scraper to generate multiple queries to search for specific topics, industries, or markets.
- YouTube Scraper to process links based on their domain and process videos and transcripts.
Then, using a large language model (LLM), the agent distills relevant information into a personalized newsletter. You can set up a daily or weekly schedule and specify the topics you want covered. This approach can be applied to personal newsletters, trend monitoring, following specific industries, or conducting competitive intelligence on business rivals.
2. Finance monitoring agent
Financial markets move fast, but Apify’s finance monitoring agent will keep you up to speed. Use:
- Yahoo Finance Search Scraper to track stock prices and market trends.
- CoinMarketCap Scraper to monitor cryptocurrency fluctuations.
- Google Finance Scraper to analyze historical data and forecasts.
Set up hourly or daily alerts for specific tickers like BTC or NVDA, or monitor entire markets. Since you can run TypeScript and Python in Apify Actors, you can perform complex calculations and use AI to generate granular reports. That makes this agent a powerful ally for traders and analysts.
3. AI travel agent
If you want sandy, white beaches and warm sea without the stress of planning, an AI travel agent can share the load. Use these Actors:
Filter the best accommodations by specifying in plain English that you need a two-bedroom place with a minimum rating within a specific price range and location, and let the agent do the work.
Also, an agent to pre-filter flights can save you hours of searching. Consider:
Combine these agents into one, and you've got yourself a lean, mean booking machine.
4. Lead generation agent
If you're missing contact information and important details about potential leads, here's what you can do. Connect:
Also, use these social media scrapers:
This agent populates your CRM with accurate, up-to-date information, so your team can focus on closing deals rather than hunting for leads.
For a more hacky approach, consider using OSINT tools like Sherlock.
5. Menu watcher
An AI agent for foodies. Apify’s menu watcher calls:
- Google Maps Scraper to find restaurants near you.
- Website Content Crawler to extract current menus.
Specify dietary preferences, allergies, or cravings, and the agent recommends the perfect meal.
6. Real estate agent
Find the right properties with Apify’s real estate agent. It uses:
The agent can set up hourly checks and receive instant notifications via Twilio.
7. Job search agent
No one likes job hunting, so get AI to do it for you. Input your resumé and let agents set up filters and conditions using:
The agent can provide a daily report of available positions tailored for you.
Although it’s possible to use AI for automatic job applications, we think a human touch is preferable. Did we mention that we're hiring?
8. AI product recommender
Whether you’re a seller or a shopper, you can ask a question about a product, like “What’s the best budget laptop under $500?”. The agent will answer using fresh data collected with these tools:
You can use the same agent for more complex analyses, as well.
9. GitHub issues solver
Not all Apify agents need to be connected to other Actors - you can build tools directly within an agent.
GitHub issues solver is an agent that can create an automatic pull request with suggestions for your endless list of GitHub issues by connecting the GitHub API with a large language model such as GPT-o1, Claude Sonnet 3.5, or DeepSeek-R1.
Reduce your backlog and free up time for more creative work.
10. Your personal burn agent
Not all agents need to be serious. Apify’s burn agent:
- Connects to your LinkedIn account.
- Uses an LLM to deliver witty, self-deprecating comments on your posts.
It’s a fun reminder not to take yourself too seriously while showcasing the versatility of AI agents.
11. AI agent for AI agents
Apify is betting heavily on AI, and we're continually seeking ways to improve our product and processes. Why not use a coding AI agent to build AI agents for Apify?
Thanks to the simple architecture of our Actors and our detailed documentation, you may soon be using an AI agent to build another AI agent. Or, to put it more simply, creating multi-agent systems.
AI agents are coming…
- We're planning agents that aren't just for fun but truly useful tools. We believe that everything is in place on the Apify platform to make this happen.
- Apify truly believes in agentic AI and aims to build the largest marketplace for AI agents, driven by an awesome community of developers.
- If you find our vision appealing and want to host and monetize your agents, visit Apify or join our Discord community.
