apify-market-research

# Market Research Conduct market research using Apify Actors to extract data from multiple platforms. ## When to Use - You need market sizing, regional demand, pricing, trend, or consumer behavior data. - The task is to gather research inputs from maps, travel, Facebook, Instagram, or trend sources with Apify. - You need structured market data plus a synthesized view of opportunities or risks. ## Prerequisites (No need to check it upfront) - `.env` file with `APIFY_TOKEN` - Node.js 20.6+ (for native `--env-file` support) - `mcpc` CLI tool: `npm install -g @apify/mcpc` ## Workflow Copy this checklist and track progress: ``` Task Progress: - [ ] Step 1: Identify market research type (select Actor) - [ ] Step 2: Fetch Actor schema via mcpc - [ ] Step 3: Ask user preferences (format, filename) - [ ] Step 4: Run the analysis script - [ ] Step 5: Summarize findings ``` ### Step 1: Identify Market Research Type Select the appropriate Actor based on research needs: | User Need | Actor ID | Best For | |-----------|----------|----------| | Market density | `compass/crawler-google-places` | Location analysis | | Geospatial analysis | `compass/google-maps-extractor` | Business mapping | | Regional interest | `apify/google-trends-scraper` | Trend data | | Pricing and demand | `apify/facebook-marketplace-scraper` | Market pricing | | Event market | `apify/facebook-events-scraper` | Event analysis | | Consumer needs | `apify/facebook-groups-scraper` | Group research | | Market la...