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apify-ultimate-scraper

by apify/agent-skills

Universal AI-powered web scraper for any platform. Scrape data from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Google Maps, Google Search,…

Skill content

Automated web scraper selecting optimal Actors for 55+ platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, and more.

- 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 complex tasks like lead enrichment, influencer vetting, and competitor deep-dives

- Dynamically fetches Actor schemas and input parameters via mcpc CLI, then executes runs with automatic error handling and follow-up suggestions

Universal web scraper

AI-driven data extraction from ~100 Actors across 15+ platforms via the Apify CLI.

Rules for every apify command:

- Pass --json for machine-readable output (stable across CLI versions).

- Pass --user-agent apify-agent-skills/apify-ultimate-scraper for telemetry attribution.

- Redirect stderr with 2>/dev/null (stderr contains progress messages that break JSON parsers).

Prerequisites

- Apify CLI v1.5.0+ (npm install -g apify-cli)

- Authenticated session (see below)

Authentication

If a CLI command fails with an auth error, authenticate using one of these methods: