apify-debug-bundle
Collect Apify debug evidence for support tickets and troubleshooting. Use when encountering persistent issues, preparing support tickets, or collecting diagnostic information about failed Actor runs. Trigger: "apify debug", "apify support bundle", "collect apify logs", "apify diagnostic", "apify run failed why".
Best use case
apify-debug-bundle is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Collect Apify debug evidence for support tickets and troubleshooting. Use when encountering persistent issues, preparing support tickets, or collecting diagnostic information about failed Actor runs. Trigger: "apify debug", "apify support bundle", "collect apify logs", "apify diagnostic", "apify run failed why".
Teams using apify-debug-bundle should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/apify-debug-bundle/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How apify-debug-bundle Compares
| Feature / Agent | apify-debug-bundle | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Collect Apify debug evidence for support tickets and troubleshooting. Use when encountering persistent issues, preparing support tickets, or collecting diagnostic information about failed Actor runs. Trigger: "apify debug", "apify support bundle", "collect apify logs", "apify diagnostic", "apify run failed why".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Apify Debug Bundle
## Overview
Collect all diagnostic information needed to troubleshoot failed Actor runs and prepare Apify support tickets. Pulls run metadata, logs, dataset samples, and environment info into a single bundle.
## Prerequisites
- `apify-client` installed
- `APIFY_TOKEN` configured
- A failed or problematic run ID to investigate
## Instructions
### Step 1: Investigate a Failed Run
```typescript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: process.env.APIFY_TOKEN });
async function investigateRun(runId: string) {
// Get run details
const run = await client.run(runId).get();
console.log('=== Run Summary ===');
console.log(`Status: ${run.status}`);
console.log(`Message: ${run.statusMessage}`);
console.log(`Started: ${run.startedAt}`);
console.log(`Finished: ${run.finishedAt}`);
console.log(`Memory MB: ${run.options?.memoryMbytes}`);
console.log(`Timeout sec: ${run.options?.timeoutSecs}`);
console.log(`Build: ${run.buildNumber}`);
console.log(`Origin: ${run.meta?.origin}`);
console.log(`CU used: ${run.usage?.ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS?.toFixed(4)}`);
console.log(`Cost USD: $${run.usageTotalUsd?.toFixed(4)}`);
// Get dataset stats
if (run.defaultDatasetId) {
const ds = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).get();
console.log(`\nDataset items: ${ds.itemCount}`);
}
// Get run log (last 5000 chars)
const log = await client.run(runId).log().get();
console.log('\n=== Last 2000 chars of log ===');
console.log(log?.slice(-2000));
return { run, log };
}
```
### Step 2: Create Debug Bundle Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# apify-debug-bundle.sh <RUN_ID>
RUN_ID="${1:?Usage: apify-debug-bundle.sh <RUN_ID>}"
BUNDLE_DIR="apify-debug-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"
mkdir -p "$BUNDLE_DIR"
echo "Collecting debug info for run $RUN_ID..."
# Environment info
{
echo "=== Environment ==="
echo "Date: $(date -u)"
echo "Node: $(node --version 2>/dev/null || echo 'not found')"
echo "npm: $(npm --version 2>/dev/null || echo 'not found')"
echo ""
echo "=== Apify Packages ==="
npm list apify-client apify crawlee 2>/dev/null || echo "No packages found"
echo ""
echo "=== Apify CLI ==="
apify --version 2>/dev/null || echo "CLI not installed"
} > "$BUNDLE_DIR/environment.txt"
# Run details via API
curl -sf -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/actor-runs/$RUN_ID" | \
jq '.data | {id, actId, status, statusMessage, startedAt, finishedAt,
options: {memoryMbytes: .options.memoryMbytes, timeoutSecs: .options.timeoutSecs},
stats: .stats, usage: .usage, usageTotalUsd}' \
> "$BUNDLE_DIR/run-details.json" 2>/dev/null
# Run log (secrets auto-redacted by platform)
curl -sf -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/actor-runs/$RUN_ID/log" \
> "$BUNDLE_DIR/run-log.txt" 2>/dev/null
# Dataset sample (first 5 items)
DATASET_ID=$(jq -r '.defaultDatasetId // empty' "$BUNDLE_DIR/run-details.json" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$DATASET_ID" ]; then
curl -sf -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/$DATASET_ID/items?limit=5" \
> "$BUNDLE_DIR/dataset-sample.json" 2>/dev/null
fi
# Key-value store keys
KV_ID=$(jq -r '.defaultKeyValueStoreId // empty' "$BUNDLE_DIR/run-details.json" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$KV_ID" ]; then
curl -sf -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/$KV_ID/keys" \
> "$BUNDLE_DIR/kv-store-keys.json" 2>/dev/null
fi
# Local config (redacted)
if [ -f .env ]; then
sed 's/=.*/=***REDACTED***/' .env > "$BUNDLE_DIR/env-redacted.txt"
fi
# Platform health
curl -sf https://api.apify.com/v2/health > "$BUNDLE_DIR/platform-health.json" 2>/dev/null
# Package it up
tar -czf "$BUNDLE_DIR.tar.gz" "$BUNDLE_DIR"
rm -rf "$BUNDLE_DIR"
echo "Bundle created: $BUNDLE_DIR.tar.gz"
echo ""
echo "Attach this file to your Apify support ticket."
```
### Step 3: Compare Successful vs Failed Runs
```typescript
async function compareRuns(successId: string, failId: string) {
const success = await client.run(successId).get();
const fail = await client.run(failId).get();
console.log('=== Run Comparison ===');
const fields = [
'status', 'buildNumber', 'options.memoryMbytes',
'options.timeoutSecs', 'stats.requestsFinished',
'stats.requestsFailed', 'stats.runTimeSecs',
] as const;
console.log(`${'Field'.padEnd(25)} | ${'Success'.padEnd(15)} | Failed`);
console.log('-'.repeat(60));
const get = (obj: any, path: string) =>
path.split('.').reduce((o, k) => o?.[k], obj);
for (const field of fields) {
const sVal = get(success, field) ?? 'N/A';
const fVal = get(fail, field) ?? 'N/A';
const marker = sVal !== fVal ? ' <--' : '';
console.log(`${field.padEnd(25)} | ${String(sVal).padEnd(15)} | ${fVal}${marker}`);
}
}
```
### Step 4: Live Tail Actor Logs
```bash
# Stream logs from a running Actor
RUN_ID="your-run-id"
while true; do
curl -sf -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/actor-runs/$RUN_ID/log?stream=1" 2>/dev/null
sleep 2
done
```
## Sensitive Data Handling
**Always redact before sharing:**
- API tokens (`apify_api_*`)
- Proxy passwords
- PII (emails, names, IPs)
- Custom environment variables
**Safe to include:**
- Run IDs, Actor IDs, dataset IDs
- Error messages and stack traces
- Run configuration (memory, timeout)
- Platform health status
## Escalation Path
1. Check run log for stack trace
2. Compare with a successful run
3. Check [Apify Status](https://status.apify.com) for outages
4. Create debug bundle
5. Submit to [Apify Support](https://console.apify.com/support) with bundle attached
## Error Handling
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| `Run not found` | Invalid run ID or expired | Unnamed runs expire after 7 days |
| `Log unavailable` | Run still in progress | Wait for completion or stream live |
| Empty dataset | Actor produced no output | Check `failedRequestHandler` in code |
| High CU usage | Memory too high or slow execution | Reduce memory, optimize code |
## Resources
- [Actor Run API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2/actor-run-get)
- [Run Log API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2)
- [Apify Support Portal](https://console.apify.com/support)
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