social-apify-research

Scrapes Instagram and TikTok via Apify MCP to analyze trends, competitors, and hashtags.

3|3|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joaoguirunas/team-os --skill social-apify-research-joaoguirunas
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Skill: social-apify-research
Source: https://github.com/joaoguirunas/team-os/tree/main/.claude/skills/social-apify-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joaoguirunas/team-os --skill social-apify-research-joaoguirunas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Planning social media campaigns without data leads to guesswork about what content formats, hashtags, and posting patterns actually work in a niche. This Skill structures trend, competitor, and hashtag research using Apify MCP scrapers so content decisions are grounded in real engagement data. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Trend Research by Niche: Identify viral formats, trending sounds, viral themes, and copy patterns (hooks, CTAs) in a specific niche, output as a structured markdown report. - Competitor Analysis: Collect top-engagement posts from the last 30 days, format mix, posting frequency, hashtag usage, and publishing times for 5-10 direct competitors. - Hashtag Research: Classify hashtags into high/medium/low volume tiers and produce a recommended mix (e.g., 3 high + 7 medium + 5 low). - Use Case: Before planning a monthly content calendar, run the research protocol to scrape competitor profiles in your market (PT, BR, ES, EN) and extract 3-5 actionable insights for the content creator to implement. ## Quick Start Use Apify to research trending content and top hashtags in the fitness niche in Brazil and summarize the findings in a structured report.

Frequently Asked Questions about social-apify-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I research Instagram and TikTok trends with Apify?▼

Define your niche and market, then run the relevant Apify scrapers via MCP to collect posts, sounds, and engagement data. Consolidate results into a structured report covering viral formats, trending sounds, and copy patterns.

How to analyze competitor social media profiles with scraping?▼

Identify 5-10 direct competitors, then scrape their last 30 days of posts to collect top-engagement content, format mix, posting frequency, hashtags, and publishing times. Compare these metrics to extract patterns worth replicating.

What is a good hashtag research strategy for Instagram?▼

Classify hashtags into three tiers: high volume for awareness, medium niche volume for reach, and low specific volume for conversion. A recommended mix is 3 high, 7 medium, and 5 low competition hashtags per post.

Does this research workflow require an Apify account?▼

Yes, the workflow relies on Apify MCP scrapers to collect Instagram and TikTok data, so Apify access with the relevant actors configured is required. Without it, the scraping steps cannot be executed.

How often should social media trend research be repeated?▼

The recommended cadence is weekly for trend research, biweekly for competitor analysis, and monthly or per-campaign for hashtag research. This keeps insights aligned with fast-moving platform trends.