apify-core-workflow-b
Installation
SKILL.md
Apify Core Workflow B — Storage & Pipelines
Overview
Manage Apify's three storage types (datasets, key-value stores, request queues) and orchestrate multi-Actor pipelines. Covers CRUD operations, data export, pagination, and chaining Actors together.
Prerequisites
apify-clientinstalled and authenticated- Familiarity with
apify-core-workflow-a
Storage Types at a Glance
| Storage | Best For | Analogy | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dataset | Lists of similar items (products, pages) | Append-only table | 7 days (unnamed) |
| Key-Value Store | Config, screenshots, summaries, any file | S3 bucket | 7 days (unnamed) |
| Request Queue | URLs to crawl (managed by Crawlee) | Job queue | 7 days (unnamed) |
Named storages persist indefinitely. Unnamed (default run) storages expire after 7 days.