diff --git a/sources/platform/integrations/ai/mcp.md b/sources/platform/integrations/ai/mcp.md index a824158fca..df4676c594 100644 --- a/sources/platform/integrations/ai/mcp.md +++ b/sources/platform/integrations/ai/mcp.md @@ -265,6 +265,21 @@ Use the UI configurator `https://mcp.apify.com/` to select your tools visually, ::: +### Anonymous access + +The Apify MCP server accepts requests without an API token when the `tools` query parameter contains _only_ tools enabled for unauthenticated use. These tools cover Actor discovery and documentation lookup: + +- `search-actors` +- `fetch-actor-details` +- `search-apify-docs` +- `fetch-apify-docs` + +For example, the following URL connects without authentication: + +`https://mcp.apify.com?tools=search-actors,fetch-actor-details,search-apify-docs,fetch-apify-docs` + +If the `tools` parameter includes any other tool, or you connect to the default endpoint, the server requires an API token. Running Actors and accessing storage or run data always requires authentication. + ### Available tools | Tool name | Category | Enabled by default | Description |