apify-competitor-intelligence

Extract competitor data from Google Maps, Booking.com, and social platforms via Apify Actors.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/selrai-company/claude-workshop-kit --skill apify-competitor-intelligence-selrai-company
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apify-competitor-intelligence
Source: https://github.com/selrai-company/claude-workshop-kit/tree/main/skills/apify-competitor-intelligence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/selrai-company/claude-workshop-kit --skill apify-competitor-intelligence-selrai-company

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the collection and synthesis of competitor data across multiple online platforms so you can compare pricing, content, ads, reviews, and audience signals without manual scraping or copy-paste work. It consolidates disparate public data into structured outputs and a quick chat summary for fast decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-platform extraction: Leverage Apify Actors to pull data from Google Maps, Booking.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
  • Flexible outputs: Export results as quick chat summaries, CSV files, or JSON datasets for analysis or import into BI tools.
  • Benchmarking & insight: Compare reviews, ad creatives, follower counts, and profile metrics to identify competitor strengths and weaknesses.
  • Use Case: Run a local market sweep to gather top competitors' listings, reviews, and ad creative examples, export to CSV, and produce a one-page summary for the marketing team.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run a chosen Apify actor (for example, compass/crawler-google-places) for "coffee shops in Seattle, USA" and return the top results as a quick answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about apify-competitor-intelligence

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate competitor analysis across Google Maps, Instagram, and TikTok?

Automated competitor analysis uses Apify Actors to extract structured data from platforms like Google Maps, Instagram, and TikTok. The skill starts actors, polls run status, and downloads datasets in JSON or CSV formats to consolidate market research without manual scraping.

Do I need an Apify token and Node.js to scrape competitor data?

You need an Apify token and Node.js runtime to scrape competitor data. The process requires an APIFY_TOKEN for Apify Actors access and Node.js to execute CLI or API-compatible calls for starting actors and downloading datasets.

Can I extract Booking.com pricing data and export it to CSV for market research?

You can extract Booking.com pricing data and export it to CSV for market research. The skill leverages Apify Actors to pull structured data from Booking.com, offering flexible outputs as chat summaries, CSV files, or JSON datasets for analysis.

What is the best way to compare competitor reviews and ad creatives from social media?

The best way to compare competitor reviews and ad creatives is using Apify Actors to aggregate social media data. This skill benchmarks reviews, ad creatives, follower counts, and profile metrics to identify competitor strengths and weaknesses across platforms like Facebook and YouTube.

Does web scraping with Apify work for local business market research and audience benchmarking?

Web scraping with Apify works for local business market research and audience benchmarking. It automates collection from Google Maps and social platforms, consolidating public data into structured outputs for pricing audits and audience signal comparison.

How do I run a local market sweep for coffee shops and generate a summary for my marketing team?

Run a local market sweep by asking the assistant to execute an Apify actor like compass/crawler-google-places for coffee shops in a specific city. It returns top results as a quick chat summary and exports CSV datasets for immediate marketing team review.