apify-market-research

Q: How do I install apify-market-research?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/apify/agent-skills --skill apify-market-research in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/apify-market-research/ (personal) or .claude/skills/apify-market-research/ (project).

by apify OfficialProductivity & Automation

Analyze market conditions, geographic opportunities, pricing, consumer behavior, and product validation across Google Maps, Facebook, Instagram, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/apify/agent-skills --skill apify-market-research

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads apify-market-research automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Market Research

Conduct market research using Apify Actors to extract data from multiple platforms.

Prerequisites

(No need to check it upfront)

.env file with APIFY_TOKEN
Node.js 20.6+ (for native --env-file support)
mcpc CLI tool: npm install -g @apify/mcpc

Workflow

Copy this checklist and track progress:

Task Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Identify market research type (select Actor)
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch Actor schema via mcpc
- [ ] Step 3: Ask user preferences (format, filename)
- [ ] Step 4: Run the analysis script
- [ ] Step 5: Summarize findings

Step 1: Identify Market Research Type

Select the appropriate Actor based on research needs:

User Need	Actor ID	Best For
Market density	`compass/crawler-google-places`	Location analysis
Geospatial analysis	`compass/google-maps-extractor`	Business mapping
Regional interest	`apify/google-trends-scraper`	Trend data
Pricing and demand	`apify/facebook-marketplace-scraper`	Market pricing
Event market	`apify/facebook-events-scraper`	Event analysis
Consumer needs	`apify/facebook-groups-scraper`	Group research
Market landscape	`apify/facebook-pages-scraper`	Business pages
Business density	`apify/facebook-page-contact-information`	Contact data
Cultural insights	`apify/facebook-photos-scraper`	Visual research
Niche targeting	`apify/instagram-hashtag-scraper`	Hashtag research
Hashtag stats	`apify/instagram-hashtag-stats`	Market sizing
Market activity	`apify/instagram-reel-scraper`	Activity analysis
Market intelligence	`apify/instagram-scraper`	Full data
Product launch research	`apify/instagram-api-scraper`	API access
Hospitality market	`voyager/booking-scraper`	Hotel data
Tourism insights	`maxcopell/tripadvisor-reviews`	Review analysis

Step 2: Fetch Actor Schema

Fetch the Actor's input schema and details dynamically using mcpc:

export $(grep APIFY_TOKEN .env | xargs) && mcpc --json mcp.apify.com --header "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" tools-call fetch-actor-details actor:="ACTOR_ID" | jq -r ".content"

Replace ACTOR_ID with the selected Actor (e.g., compass/crawler-google-places).

This returns:

Actor description and README
Required and optional input parameters
Output fields (if available)

Step 3: Ask User Preferences

Before running, ask:

Output format:
- Quick answer - Display top few results in chat (no file saved)
- CSV - Full export with all fields
- JSON - Full export in JSON format
Number of results: Based on character of use case

Step 4: Run the Script

Quick answer (display in chat, no file):

node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "ACTOR_ID" \
  --input 'JSON_INPUT'

CSV:

node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "ACTOR_ID" \
  --input 'JSON_INPUT' \
  --output YYYY-MM-DD_OUTPUT_FILE.csv \
  --format csv

JSON:

node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "ACTOR_ID" \
  --input 'JSON_INPUT' \
  --output YYYY-MM-DD_OUTPUT_FILE.json \
  --format json

Step 5: Summarize Findings

After completion, report:

Number of results found
File location and name
Key market insights
Suggested next steps (deeper analysis, validation)

Error Handling

APIFY_TOKEN not found - Ask user to create .env with APIFY_TOKEN=your_token mcpc not found - Ask user to install npm install -g @apify/mcpc Actor not found - Check Actor ID spelling Run FAILED - Ask user to check Apify console link in error output Timeout - Reduce input size or increase --timeout

FAQ

What does the apify-market-research skill do?

Analyze market conditions, geographic opportunities, pricing, consumer behavior, and product validation across Google Maps, Facebook, Instagram, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor.

How do I install apify-market-research?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/apify/agent-skills --skill apify-market-research in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/apify-market-research/ (personal) or .claude/skills/apify-market-research/ (project).

Which AI agents can use apify-market-research?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is apify-market-research safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains apify-market-research?

It is published by apify in apify/agent-skills, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 3,399 recorded installs.

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apify-market-research

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

Market Research

Prerequisites

Workflow

Step 1: Identify Market Research Type

Step 2: Fetch Actor Schema

Step 3: Ask User Preferences

Step 4: Run the Script

Step 5: Summarize Findings

Error Handling

FAQ

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