# CatchAll - Create Job (`newscatcher/catchall-create-job`) Actor Create a CatchAll job without polling or fetching results. Returns a job\_id for use in modular workflows. - **URL**: https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-create-job.md - **Developed by:** [Newscatcher-CatchAll](https://apify.com/newscatcher) (community) - **Categories:** AI, News, Automation - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $0.00/month + usage To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## CatchAll Create Job — submit a job without polling CatchAll Create Job submits a search query to the CatchAll API and returns a `job_id` immediately. Unlike the main [CatchAll](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall) Actor, it does not wait for the job to complete or fetch results. This gives you full control over the job lifecycle in custom workflows. This Actor maps to the [`POST /catchAll/submit`](https://www.newscatcherapi.com/docs/web-search-api/api-reference/jobs/create-job) endpoint. ### When to use this Actor - **Build custom pipelines.** Submit a job, then chain [CatchAll Get Job Status](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-get-job-status) and [CatchAll Pull Results](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-pull-results) using Apify integrations. - **Submit multiple jobs in parallel.** Start several jobs at once and poll their statuses independently. - **Add logic between steps.** Insert custom processing, notifications, or conditional checks between job submission and result retrieval. ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `apiKey` | String | Yes | Your CatchAll API key | | `query` | String | Yes | Plain-text question describing what to find | | `context` | String | No | Extra instructions for extraction | | `limit` | Integer | No | Maximum records to process | | `start_date` | String | No | Start date/time for the search window (ISO 8601 format) | | `end_date` | String | No | End date/time for the search window (ISO 8601 format) | | `validators` | String | No | JSON array of validator objects (paste as text) | | `enrichments` | String | No | JSON array of enrichment objects (paste as text) | #### Input example ```json { "apiKey": "YOUR_CATCHALL_API_KEY", "query": "Series B funding rounds for SaaS startups", "context": "Focus on funding amount and company name", "limit": 10 } ```` #### Input example with date range and custom enrichments ```json { "apiKey": "YOUR_CATCHALL_API_KEY", "query": "Series B funding rounds for SaaS startups", "context": "Focus on funding amount and company name", "limit": 10, "start_date": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z", "end_date": "2026-01-31T00:00:00Z", "enrichments": "[{\"name\":\"investee_company\",\"description\":\"Name of the funded startup\",\"type\":\"company\"},{\"name\":\"funding_amount\",\"description\":\"Amount raised in USD\",\"type\":\"number\"}]" } ``` ### Output The Actor returns the `job_id` in the default Dataset. Use this ID with other CatchAll utility Actors to track progress and retrieve results. #### Output example ```json { "job_id": "5f0c9087-85cb-4917-b3c7-e5a5eff73a0c" } ``` ### Typical workflow 1. **Submit** — Run CatchAll Create Job to get a `job_id`. 2. **Poll** — Use [CatchAll Get Job Status](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-get-job-status) to check progress (poll every 30–60 seconds; jobs typically take 10–15 minutes). 3. **Retrieve** — When the status is `completed`, run [CatchAll Pull Results](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-pull-results) to get all records. 4. **Expand (optional)** — Use [CatchAll Continue](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-continue) to process more records from the same job. Use Apify's [Actor integrations](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/actors) to chain these steps automatically. ### Other CatchAll Actors | Actor | Description | |-------|-------------| | [CatchAll](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall) | End-to-end job: submit, poll, and retrieve results | | [CatchAll Initialize](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-initialize) | Preview suggested validators and enrichments | | [CatchAll Get Job Status](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-get-job-status) | Check job progress | | [CatchAll Pull Results](https://apify.com/newscatcher/catchall-pull-results) | Retrieve records from a completed job | For the full list, visit the [Newscatcher](https://apify.com/newscatcher) organization page. ### Resources - [CatchAll documentation](https://www.newscatcherapi.com/docs/web-search-api/get-started/introduction) - [Jobs guide](https://www.newscatcherapi.com/docs/web-search-api/guides-and-concepts/jobs) - [Write effective queries](https://www.newscatcherapi.com/docs/web-search-api/how-to/write-effective-queries) # Actor input Schema ## `apiKey` (type: `string`): Your CatchAll API key ## `query` (type: `string`): What you want to search for ## `context` (type: `string`): Extra instructions for extraction (optional) ## `limit` (type: `integer`): How many records to process (must satisfy API rules) ## `start_date` (type: `string`): Start date/time (string accepted by API) ## `end_date` (type: `string`): End date/time (string accepted by API) ## `validators` (type: `string`): Array of validator objects ## `enrichments` (type: `string`): Array of enrichment objects ## Actor input object example ```json {} ``` # Actor output Schema ## `createdJob` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("newscatcher/catchall-create-job").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("newscatcher/catchall-create-job").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call newscatcher/catchall-create-job --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=newscatcher/catchall-create-job", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "CatchAll - Create Job", "description": "Create a CatchAll job without polling or fetching results. Returns a job_id for use in modular workflows.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "PyBbvUT36kPZbZz7O" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/newscatcher~catchall-create-job/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-newscatcher-catchall-create-job", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/newscatcher~catchall-create-job/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-newscatcher-catchall-create-job", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/newscatcher~catchall-create-job/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-newscatcher-catchall-create-job", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "apiKey", "query" ], "properties": { "apiKey": { "title": "CatchAll API Key", "type": "string", "description": "Your CatchAll API key" }, "query": { "title": "Query", "type": "string", "description": "What you want to search for" }, "context": { "title": "Context (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Extra instructions for extraction (optional)" }, "limit": { "title": "Limit (optional)", "type": "integer", "description": "How many records to process (must satisfy API rules)" }, "start_date": { "title": "Start date (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Start date/time (string accepted by API)" }, "end_date": { "title": "End date (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "End date/time (string accepted by API)" }, "validators": { "title": "Validators (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Array of validator objects" }, "enrichments": { "title": "Enrichments (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Array of enrichment objects" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```