Issues with Dynamic Tokens in Apify Enrichment JSON Input

Denis S. · 2025-10-14T14:42:42.438Z

I can't properly use dynamic tokens in Apify enrichment in this table (https://app.clay.com/workspaces/539104/workbooks/wb_0t2z3kcT6H3mC6xzabc/tables/t_0t2z4k7CykCPskcPz47/views/gv_0t2z4k8KKtkwm86kEMk). The problem is originated at the end of the "Input Data" field, in the "site" key-value pair. When I hardcode a url as value (using quotes), integration works, and triggers the actor. When I try to insert a url dynamically from my table (without quotes), it fails to run with the usual: { "error": { "type": "invalid-input", "message": "Cannot parse input JSON body: Bad control character in string literal in JSON at position 300 (line 11 column 26)" } } I am aware that the key should be in quotes, but not the value. I have tried to input [/website] (cf screenshot), {{##website}}, but can't find the right format. Can you help?

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For dynamic tokens in Apify's Input Data field, you need quotes around the token itself when it's a string value. The correct format is:
{ "site": "/website" }
When using column tokens as values, keep the key in quotes but do wrap string values in quotes. [1] [2]
The JSON parsing error occurs because string values must be properly quoted in JSON format. [3] [4]
Could you copy and paste your current JSON from the Input Data field so I can help troubleshoot the exact formatting issue?
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If you still need help with formatting your JSON input for the Apify enrichment, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share the exact JSON you’re using so we can troubleshoot it together?
Denis S.
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{ "aiMode": "aiModeOff", "countryCode": "fr", "focusOnPaidAds": false, "forceExactMatch": false, "includeIcons": false, "includeUnfilteredResults": false, "maxPagesPerQuery": 10, "maximumLeadsEnrichmentRecords": 0, "mobileResults": false, "queries": "\"SOC 2\" \"ISO 27001\"", "resultsPerPage": 10, "saveHtml": false, "saveHtmlToKeyValueStore": true, "site": #{{website}} }
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The issue is that string values in JSON must be wrapped in quotes. Your current format "site": ##{{website}} is missing quotes around the dynamic token.
Change it to:
"site": "##{{website}}"
When using column tokens as string values in Apify's Input Data, you need quotes around the token itself. [1] [2] The JSON parsing error occurs because string values must be properly quoted in JSON format. [3]
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Muhammad S.
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try adding double quotes around dynamic website
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Yes, that's correct! For string values in Apify's Input Data, you need quotes around dynamic tokens.
Change your JSON from:
"site": ##{{website}}
To:
"site": "##{{website}}"
When using column tokens as string values, the key stays in quotes and you must also wrap the dynamic token in quotes. [1] This follows proper JSON formatting where string values require quotation marks. [2]
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Denis S.
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I input:
"site": "##{{website}}"
but got the same error message.
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The issue is you're using three hash symbols (###) instead of two (##). The correct format for Apify dynamic tokens is:
"site": "##{{website}}"
When referencing column tokens in Apify Input Data, ensure the key is in quotes, but do not put quotes around the token itself. [1] The proper syntax uses exactly two hash symbols before the double curly braces. [2]
Could you copy and paste your complete JSON from the Input Data field so I can verify the formatting is correct throughout?
Muhammad S.
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can u share screenshot Denis S. of input in its current state
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I can't share screenshots, but I can help troubleshoot your Apify JSON formatting issue.
Based on our conversation, you should use:
"site": "##{{website}}"
Make sure you're using exactly two hash symbols (##) before the curly braces, not three (###). [1]
Could you copy and paste your complete JSON from the Input Data field so I can verify the formatting throughout?
Denis S.
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Here you go Muhammad S.
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Perfect! I can see the issue in your screenshot. You're using three hash symbols (###) instead of two (##), and single curly braces instead of double curly braces.
Change this:
"site": "###{website}"
To this:
"site": "##{{website}}"
The correct format uses exactly two hash symbols followed by double curly braces around your column name. [1] [2]
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