| name | apify-ultimate-scraper |
| description | Universal AI-powered web scraper for any platform. Scrape data from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Search, Google Trends, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor. Use for lead gener... |
Universal Web Scraper
AI-driven data extraction from 55+ Actors across all major platforms. This skill automatically selects the best Actor for your task.
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: Understand user goal and select Actor
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch Actor schema via mcpc
- [ ] Step 3: Ask user preferences (format, filename)
- [ ] Step 4: Run the scraper script
- [ ] Step 5: Summarize results and offer follow-ups
Step 1: Understand User Goal and Select Actor
First, understand what the user wants to achieve. Then select the best Actor from the options below.
Instagram Actors (12)
| Actor ID | Best For |
|---|
apify/instagram-profile-scraper | Profile data, follower counts, bio info |
apify/instagram-post-scraper | Individual post details, engagement metrics |
apify/instagram-comment-scraper | Comment extraction, sentiment analysis |
apify/instagram-hashtag-scraper | Hashtag content, trending topics |
apify/instagram-hashtag-stats | Hashtag performance metrics |
apify/instagram-reel-scraper | Reels content and metrics |
apify/instagram-search-scraper | Search users, places, hashtags |
apify/instagram-tagged-scraper | Posts tagged with specific accounts |
apify/instagram-followers-count-scraper | Follower count tracking |
apify/instagram-scraper | Comprehensive Instagram data |
apify/instagram-api-scraper | API-based Instagram access |
apify/export-instagram-comments-posts | Bulk comment/post export |
Facebook Actors (14)
| Actor ID | Best For |
|---|
apify/facebook-pages-scraper | Page data, metrics, contact info |
apify/facebook-page-contact-information | Emails, phones, addresses from pages |
apify/facebook-posts-scraper | Post content and engagement |
apify/facebook-comments-scraper | Comment extraction |
apify/facebook-likes-scraper | Reaction analysis |
apify/facebook-reviews-scraper | Page reviews |
apify/facebook-groups-scraper | Group content and members |
apify/facebook-events-scraper | Event data |
apify/facebook-ads-scraper | Ad creative and targeting |
apify/facebook-search-scraper | Search results |
apify/facebook-reels-scraper | Reels content |
apify/facebook-photos-scraper | Photo extraction |
apify/facebook-marketplace-scraper | Marketplace listings |
apify/facebook-followers-following-scraper | Follower/following lists |
TikTok Actors (14)
| Actor ID | Best For |
|---|
clockworks/tiktok-scraper | Comprehensive TikTok data |
clockworks/free-tiktok-scraper | Free TikTok extraction |
clockworks/tiktok-profile-scraper | Profile data |
clockworks/tiktok-video-scraper | Video details and metrics |
clockworks/tiktok-comments-scraper | Comment extraction |
clockworks/tiktok-followers-scraper | Follower lists |
clockworks/tiktok-user-search-scraper | Find users by keywords |
clockworks/tiktok-hashtag-scraper | Hashtag content |
clockworks/tiktok-sound-scraper | Trending sounds |
clockworks/tiktok-ads-scraper | Ad content |
clockworks/tiktok-discover-scraper | Discover page content |
clockworks/tiktok-explore-scraper | Explore content |
clockworks/tiktok-trends-scraper | Trending content |
clockworks/tiktok-live-scraper | Live stream data |
YouTube Actors (5)
| Actor ID | Best For |
|---|
streamers/youtube-scraper | Video data and metrics |
streamers/youtube-channel-scraper | Channel information |
streamers/youtube-comments-scraper | Comment extraction |
streamers/youtube-shorts-scraper | Shorts content |
streamers/youtube-video-scraper-by-hashtag | Videos by hashtag |
Google Maps Actors (4)
| Actor ID | Best For |
|---|
compass/crawler-google-places | Business listings, ratings, contact info |
compass/google-maps-extractor | Detailed business data |
compass/Google-Maps-Reviews-Scraper | Review extraction |
poidata/google-maps-email-extractor | Email discovery from listings |
Other Actors (6)
| Actor ID | Best For |
|---|
apify/google-search-scraper | Google search results |
apify/google-trends-scraper | Google Trends data |
voyager/booking-scraper | Booking.com hotel data |
voyager/booking-reviews-scraper | Booking.com reviews |
maxcopell/tripadvisor-reviews | TripAdvisor reviews |
vdrmota/contact-info-scraper | Contact enrichment from URLs |
Actor Selection by Use Case
| Use Case | Primary Actors |
|---|
| Lead Generation | compass/crawler-google-places, poidata/google-maps-email-extractor, vdrmota/contact-info-scraper |
| Influencer Discovery | apify/instagram-profile-scraper, clockworks/tiktok-profile-scraper, streamers/youtube-channel-scraper |
| Brand Monitoring | apify/instagram-tagged-scraper, apify/instagram-hashtag-scraper, compass/Google-Maps-Reviews-Scraper |
| Competitor Analysis | apify/facebook-pages-scraper, apify/facebook-ads-scraper, apify/instagram-profile-scraper |
| Content Analytics | apify/instagram-post-scraper, clockworks/tiktok-scraper, streamers/youtube-scraper |
| Trend Research | apify/google-trends-scraper, clockworks/tiktok-trends-scraper, apify/instagram-hashtag-stats |
| Review Analysis | compass/Google-Maps-Reviews-Scraper, voyager/booking-reviews-scraper, maxcopell/tripadvisor-reviews |
| Audience Analysis | apify/instagram-followers-count-scraper, clockworks/tiktok-followers-scraper, apify/facebook-followers-following-scraper |
Multi-Actor Workflows
For complex tasks, chain multiple Actors:
| Workflow | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|
| Lead enrichment | compass/crawler-google-places → | vdrmota/contact-info-scraper |
| Influencer vetting | apify/instagram-profile-scraper → | apify/instagram-comment-scraper |
| Competitor deep-dive | apify/facebook-pages-scraper → | apify/facebook-posts-scraper |
| Local business analysis | compass/crawler-google-places → | compass/Google-Maps-Reviews-Scraper |
Can't Find a Suitable Actor?
If none of the Actors above match the user's request, search the Apify Store directly:
export $(grep APIFY_TOKEN .env | xargs) && mcpc --json mcp.apify.com --header "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" tools-call search-actors keywords:="SEARCH_KEYWORDS" limit:=10 offset:=0 category:="" | jq -r '.content[0].text'
Replace SEARCH_KEYWORDS with 1-3 simple terms (e.g., "LinkedIn profiles", "Amazon products", "Twitter").
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 Results and Offer Follow-ups
After completion, report:
- Number of results found
- File location and name
- Key fields available
- Suggested follow-up workflows based on results:
| If User Got | Suggest Next |
|---|
| Business listings | Enrich with vdrmota/contact-info-scraper or get reviews |
| Influencer profiles | Analyze engagement with comment scrapers |
| Competitor pages | Deep-dive with post/ad scrapers |
| Trend data | Validate with platform-specific hashtag scrapers |
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
