Automated web scraper selecting optimal Actors for 55+ platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, and more.
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Covers 55+ pre-configured Actors across 8 major platforms with use-case-specific selection guidance (lead generation, influencer discovery, brand monitoring, competitor analysis, trend research)
Supports three output formats: quick chat display, CSV export, or JSON export with customizable result limits
Includes multi-Actor workflow patterns for comp
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionapify-ultimate-scraperExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches apify-ultimate-scraper from apify/agent-skills and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate apify-ultimate-scraper. Access via /apify-ultimate-scraper in your agent's command palette.
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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AI-driven data extraction from 55+ Actors across all major platforms. This skill automatically selects the best Actor for your task.
(No need to check it upfront)
.env file with APIFY_TOKEN--env-file support)Copy this checklist and track progress:
Task Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Understand user goal and select Actor
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch Actor schema
- [ ] Step 3: Ask user preferences (format, filename)
- [ ] Step 4: Run the scraper script
- [ ] Step 5: Summarize results and offer follow-ups
First, understand what the user wants to achieve. Then select the best Actor from the options below.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
If none of the Actors above match the user's request, search the Apify Store directly:
node ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/search_actors.js --query "SEARCH_KEYWORDS"
Replace SEARCH_KEYWORDS with 1-3 simple terms (e.g., "LinkedIn profiles", "Amazon products", "Twitter").
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:
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:
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.
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
After completion, report:
| 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 |
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
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
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💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
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apify-ultimate-scraper fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
apify-ultimate-scraper is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
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apify-ultimate-scraper has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: apify-ultimate-scraper is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
apify-ultimate-scraper has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: apify-ultimate-scraper is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Registry listing for apify-ultimate-scraper matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
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