Tips for Using Clay: Managing APIs, Organization, and Templates

Ivan M. · 2025-11-26T17:30:31.482Z

Hey guys - we are an agency and have been using Clay for a while now. There are a few general Clay things we struggle with that I hope I could get some tips on: 1. Running large columns with external APIs' concurrently (Apify, Zenrow, etc.) - for a lot of these we reach a limit, so we manually have to run a specific amount of cells at a time - is there a Clay feature or solution to this? 2. Keeping everything organized, especially since we work with clients that target similar niches 3. Templates for tables, and multiple enrichments Thanks a lot everyone

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For running large API columns concurrently, check out Bulk enrichment - it lets you process millions of rows without limits or slowdown. [1] This could help with your API rate limit issues since it's designed for massive datasets. [2]
For the Apify integration specifically, you can use conditional runs to control when enrichments execute, which might help manage your rate limits better. [3]
For organization and templates, I'd recommend trying Sculptor (the AI tool in the top-right corner) - it's great for building table templates and setting up workflows quickly. It's free and could really help streamline your agency setup across similar client niches.
Let me know if Sculptor helps with the organization piece, or if you need more details on any of these solutions!
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If you still need help with managing API limits, organization, or templates in Clay, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more about the specific challenges you’re facing so we can explore solutions together?
Ivan M.
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How do I do conditional runs for when enrichments execute? Can I control how many cells are run at a time, and set it up in a way that runs a desired amount of cells every x timeframe? The issue is that API rate limits are hit on these platforms with a lot of concurrent runs
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Conditional runs control when enrichments execute, but they don't directly control how many cells run at once or set time intervals. [1]
To set up conditional runs: go to Run Settings of any enrichment column, add your condition in the "Only run if" box, or use the AI button for plain language instructions. [2] You can create sequential workflows where Column 2 only runs after Column 1 completes by checking if the previous column has data.
For rate limit management, try using filtered views - you'll only be charged for rows in your current view when running enrichments. This lets you process smaller batches manually.
Unfortunately, our conditional runs don't have built-in throttling or automatic time delays between batches for rate limit control.
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Was that helpful?
Clay Support
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If you still need help with setting up conditional runs or managing API rate limits, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about your current setup or specific goals so we can explore further options?

Clay Support
APP
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For running large API columns concurrently, check out Bulk enrichment - it lets you process millions of rows without limits or slowdown. [1] This could help with your API rate limit issues since it's designed for massive datasets. [2]
For the Apify integration specifically, you can use conditional runs to control when enrichments execute, which might help manage your rate limits better. [3]
For organization and templates, I'd recommend trying Sculptor (the AI tool in the top-right corner) - it's great for building table templates and setting up workflows quickly. It's free and could really help streamline your agency setup across similar client niches.
Let me know if Sculptor helps with the organization piece, or if you need more details on any of these solutions!
Clay Support
APP
·
·
Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
·
·
If you still need help with managing API limits, organization, or templates in Clay, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more about the specific challenges you’re facing so we can explore solutions together?
Ivan M.
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How do I do conditional runs for when enrichments execute? Can I control how many cells are run at a time, and set it up in a way that runs a desired amount of cells every x timeframe? The issue is that API rate limits are hit on these platforms with a lot of concurrent runs
Clay Support
APP
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·
Conditional runs control when enrichments execute, but they don't directly control how many cells run at once or set time intervals. [1]
To set up conditional runs: go to Run Settings of any enrichment column, add your condition in the "Only run if" box, or use the AI button for plain language instructions. [2] You can create sequential workflows where Column 2 only runs after Column 1 completes by checking if the previous column has data.
For rate limit management, try using filtered views - you'll only be charged for rows in your current view when running enrichments. This lets you process smaller batches manually.
Unfortunately, our conditional runs don't have built-in throttling or automatic time delays between batches for rate limit control.
Clay Support
APP
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Was that helpful?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need help with setting up conditional runs or managing API rate limits, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about your current setup or specific goals so we can explore further options?