Trend Analysis by apify

--- name: apify-trend-analysis description: Discover and track emerging trends across Google Trends, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to inform content strategy. risk: unknown source: community --- # Trend Analysis Discover and track emerging trends 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 trend 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 Trend Type Select the appropriate Actor based on research needs: | User Need | Actor ID | Best For | |-----------|----------|----------| | Search trends | apify/google-trends-scraper | Google Trends data | | Hashtag tracking | apify/instagram-hashtag-scraper | Hashtag content | | Hashtag metrics | apify/instagram-hashtag-stats | Performance stats | | Visual trends | apify/instagram-post-scraper | Post analysis | | Trending discovery | apify/instagram-search-scraper | Search trends | | Comprehensive tracking | apify/instagram-scraper | Full data | | API-based trends | apify/instagram-api-scraper | API access | | Engagement trends | apify/export-instagram-comments-posts | Comment tracking | | Product trends | apify/facebook-marketplace-scraper | Marketplace data | | Visual analysis | apify/facebook-photos-scraper | Photo trends | | Community trends | apify/facebook-groups-scraper | Group monitoring | | YouTube Shorts | streamers/youtube-shorts-scraper | Short-form trends | | YouTube hashtags | streamers/youtube-video-scraper-by-hashtag | Hashtag videos | | TikTok hashtags | clockworks/tiktok-hashtag-scraper | Hashtag content | | Trending sounds | clockworks/tiktok-sound-scraper | Audio trends | | TikTok ads | clockworks/tiktok-ads-scraper | Ad trends | | Discover page | clockworks/tiktok-discover-scraper | Discover trends | | Explore trends | clockworks/tiktok-explore-scraper | Explore content | | Trending content | clockworks/tiktok-trends-scraper | Viral content | ### Step 2: Fetch Actor Schema Fetch the Actor's input schema and details dynamically using mcpc: `bash 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., apify/google-trends-scraper). This returns: - Actor description and README - Required and optional input parameters - Output fields (if available) ### Step 3: Ask User Preferences Before running, ask: 1. **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 2. **Number of results**: Based on character of use case ### Step 4: Run the Script **Quick answer (display in chat, no file):** `bash node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \ --actor "ACTOR_ID" \ --input 'JSON_INPUT' ` **CSV:** `bash 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:** `bash 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 trend insights - Suggested next steps (deeper analysis, content opportunities) ## Error Handling APIFY_TOKEN not found - Ask user to create .env with APIFYTOKEN=yourtoken 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` ## When to Use Use this skill when tackling tasks related to its primary domain or functionality as described above. ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.