Summary: Apify launches Model Context Protocol (MCP) support

Why It Matters: Apify is moving beyond simple data extraction to become a core part of the AI agent stack. By adding MCP support, they make it easier for AI models to use their web scrapers as live tools.

What Changed:

• Added a dedicated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration to connect AI agents with scrapers.
• Updated the homepage headline to focus on "real-time web data for your AI."
• Expanded the navigation menu with new sections for Enterprise, Startups, and Universities.
• Added a "Web Scraping Academy" and "Code Templates" section for developer education.
• Highlighted that $563k was paid out to third-party developers in a single month.
• Increased the total number of listed "Actors" (pre-built scrapers) to over 12,400.