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Apify command-line interface helps you create, develop, build and run Apify Actors, and manage the Apify cloud platform.

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apify-cli gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 253. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 28 stars a year. It ranks #660 among TypeScript repositories and #5,952 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

apify-cli is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Apify command-line interface helps you create, develop, build and run Apify Actors, and manage the Apify cloud platform.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in apify, command-line, hacktoberfest. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install apify-cli

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

apify-cli coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed apify-cli into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install apify-cli using your package manager: `npm install apify-cli`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for apify-cli.

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Import apify-cli into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `apify-cli --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 253 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in TypeScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with TypeScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does apify-cli do? +

Apify command-line interface helps you create, develop, build and run Apify Actors, and manage the Apify cloud platform.

What language is apify-cli written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: apify, command-line, hacktoberfest, headless-chrome, puppeteer.

Is apify-cli actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 165 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does apify-cli have? +

apify-cli has 253 stars and 65 forks on GitHub.

How does apify-cli rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 253 stars, apify/apify-cli is ranked #5,952 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #660 among TypeScript projects.

What license is apify-cli distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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