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apify-ultimate-scraper

Orchestrate Apify Actor selection, schema validation, and dataset retrieval via the Apify CLI.

1|Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#data extraction#web scraping#lead generation#social media analytics#apify actors#dataset export#SERP research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/williamsforeal/Cyclone-SS --skill apify-ultimate-scraper-williamsforeal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apify-ultimate-scraper
Source: https://github.com/williamsforeal/Cyclone-SS/tree/main/global-skills/apify-ultimate-scraper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/williamsforeal/Cyclone-SS --skill apify-ultimate-scraper-williamsforeal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need for bespoke scraping code by letting you run Apify Actors to extract structured data from many websites and platforms through a consistent CLI workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Universal platform scraping: Scrape and collect data from 15+ platforms (including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Google Maps, Google Search/Trends, Reddit, Airbnb, Yelp, and more).
  • Actor discovery + schema validation: Find suitable Actors from an indexed catalog, then fetch each Actor’s input schema and documentation before running.
  • Reliable output for automation: Enforces JSON output stability, telemetry attribution via user-agent, and hides progress logs to keep JSON machine-readable.
  • Batch and long-running support: Choose blocking runs for quick tasks or background runs with polling for larger scrapes.
  • Deliver results to datasets and files: Fetch dataset items, present a quick top-N response, or save full results as JSON/CSV.

Quick Start

Run an Apify scraping Actor for a specific platform by asking for the top JSON results for a target Actor ID and input payload: "Use apify-ultimate-scraper to run Actor ACTOR_ID with input JSON_INPUT and return the top 5 items."

Frequently Asked Questions about apify-ultimate-scraper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scrape data from social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok?▼

You can scrape social media platforms by running Apify Actors through a CLI workflow that automates Actor selection, schema validation, and dataset retrieval, returning structured JSON output for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Do I need to authenticate with the Apify CLI to extract web data?▼

Yes, web scraping automation through this Skill requires Apify CLI authentication to run Actors, fetch input schemas, and retrieve datasets for your lead generation, SERP research, or social analytics tasks.

Can I export scraped dataset items as CSV or JSON files?▼

Yes, after running an Apify Actor you can fetch dataset items and either view a top-N quick response or save the full scraping results as structured JSON or CSV files for downstream analysis.

What's the best way to run large batch web scraping jobs without timing out?▼

For larger scrapes, you can use background runs with polling instead of blocking runs, allowing the Apify CLI to handle long-running Actor tasks and retrieve dataset items once execution completes.

Why does my web scraping output include progress logs that break JSON parsing?▼

The Skill suppresses stderr progress logs and enforces stable machine-readable JSON output with an attributed user-agent, ensuring downstream JSON parsing succeeds without interference from telemetry or progress text.

How do I find the right Apify Actor for scraping a specific website?▼

The Skill automates Actor discovery by searching an indexed catalog, then fetches each Actor's input schema and documentation before running, ensuring you select the correct scraper for your target platform.

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