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How to Find and Use Actions

This article will guide you through how to explore, filter, and configure Actions inside the Captain Data platform — step by step.

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Written by Guillaume O.
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What Is an Action?

An Action is a predefined automated task that connects to a platform (like LinkedIn) to extract or enrich data. Actions are triggered via API.

How to Find Actions

1. Open the “Actions Library” Section

From your main dashboard:

  • Click on the “Actions Library” tab in the left-hand menu.

  • See the full list of available automations.

💡 Tip: You can also go to https://app.captaindata.com/actions directly.

2. Use the Search Bar

At the top right of the Actions library:

  • Use the search bar to find a specific platform or use case.

  • For example, type “LinkedIn”, “Search”, or “Employees”.

3. Filter by Category or Platform

Narrow down the list using the filters on the left:

  • By Platform: LinkedIn, Google Maps, etc.

  • By Type: Input (search), Output (enrichment), etc.

You can combine multiple filters to quickly find the Action that fits your goal.

4. Action Details

Input Fields

  • Information you’ll need to provide (e.g. search URL, profile link, company name).

  • Most Actions provide tooltips or example formats.

Output Preview

  • Example of what data you’ll get back: names, emails, job titles, etc.

  • Perfect for validating your use case.

5. How to Run an Action

  1. Click the “Open” button

  2. You will be redirected to our API Playground

  3. Click "Try It"

  4. Add your API Key (find it here)

  5. Configure your input settings (e.g. paste a LinkedIn search URL).

  6. Set the parameters if any (optional)

  7. Click “Send” to get live results

Need Help?

If you’re unsure which Action to use, reach out via chat or via email.

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