What are the technical requirements for this skill?

You need Node.js 20.6 or higher and the @apify/mcpc CLI tool installed globally to fetch schemas and execute analysis scripts.

Which platforms can I track with this skill?

This skill supports data extraction and trend analysis for Google Trends, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Can I export the trend data for external use?

Absolutely. You can choose to display a quick summary in your chat or export the full dataset to CSV or JSON files.

Do I need an Apify account to use this?

Yes, you must have an Apify account and provide an APIFY_TOKEN in your environment variables to authenticate the requests.

How does the skill know which scraper to use?

The skill includes a workflow to identify the best 'Actor' (scraper) based on your specific goal, such as tracking TikTok sounds or Instagram hashtags.

Apify Trend Analysis

Name: Apify Trend Analysis
Author: apify

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190

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Monitors and extracts emerging trends from Google, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to power data-driven content strategies.

This skill enables Claude to perform comprehensive trend research by interfacing with specialized Apify Actors for major social media and search platforms. It allows users to dynamically identify viral content, track high-performing hashtags, and monitor market shifts across Google, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. By automating the scraping and analysis process, it provides actionable insights and structured data exports (CSV/JSON), bridging the gap between real-time web activity and strategic content planning.

Key Features

01Cross-platform discovery for Google Trends, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

02190 GitHub stars

03Automated tracking of viral hashtags, trending sounds, and search metrics

04Dynamic Actor schema fetching via MCP for real-time tool configuration

05Multi-format data exports including CSV, JSON, and in-chat summaries

06Deep-dive analysis for specific niches like TikTok ads or Facebook Marketplace

Use Cases

01Tracking community engagement and visual trends within Facebook Groups and Instagram

02Monitoring Google Trends and YouTube Shorts to optimize SEO and video strategy

03Identifying viral TikTok sounds and hashtags for upcoming marketing campaigns

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add apify/agent-skills apify-trend-analysis

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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