apify-market-research
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/awesome-skills --skill apify-market-research- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads apify-market-research automatically when relevant.
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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)
.envfile withAPIFY_TOKEN- Node.js 20.6+ (for native
--env-filesupport)
Workflow
Copy this checklist and track progress:
Task Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Identify market research type (select Actor)
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch Actor schema
- [ ] 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:
node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/fetch_actor_details.js --actor "ACTOR_ID"
Replace ACTOR_ID with the selected Actor (e.g., compass/crawler-google-places).
This returns:
- Actor info (title, description, URL, categories, stats, rating)
- README summary
- Input schema (required and optional parameters)
Step 3: Ask User Preferences
Skip this step for simple lookups (e.g., "what's Nike's follower count?", "find me 5 coffee shops in Prague") — just use quick answer mode and move to Step 4.
For larger scraping tasks, 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
Cost safety: Always set a sensible result limit in the Actor input (e.g., maxResults, resultsLimit, maxCrawledPages, or equivalent field from the input schema). Default to 100 results unless the user explicitly asks for more. Warn the user before running large scrapes (1000+ results) as they consume more Apify credits.
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
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/awesome-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/awesome-skills, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 111 recorded installs.
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