apify-content-analytics

Content Analytics

Track and analyze content performance using Apify Actors to extract engagement metrics from multiple platforms.

When to Use

• You need engagement, growth, or ROI metrics for posts, reels, videos, ads, or hashtags.
• The task is to use Apify Actors to collect cross-platform content performance data.
• You need exported analytics results and a concise interpretation of what content is performing best.

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 content analytics type (select Actor)
- [ ] Step 2: Fetch Actor schema via mcpc
- [ ] Step 3: Ask user preferences (format, filename)
- [ ] Step 4: Run the analytics script
- [ ] Step 5: Summarize findings

Step 1: Identify Content Analytics Type

Select the appropriate Actor based on analytics needs:

| User Need | Actor ID | Best For | |-----------|----------|----------| | Post engagement metrics | apify/instagram-post-scraper | Post performance | | Reel performance | apify/instagram-reel-scraper | Reel analytics | | Follower growth tracking | apify/instagram-followers-count-scraper | Growth metrics | | Comment engagement | apify/instagram-comment-scraper | Comment analysis | | Hashtag performance | apify/instagram-hashtag-scraper | Branded hashtags | | Mention tracking | apify/instagram-tagged-scraper | Tag tracking | | Comprehensive metrics | apify/instagram-scraper | Full data | | API-based analytics | apify/instagram-api-scraper | API access | | Facebook post performance | apify/facebook-posts-scraper | Post metrics | | Reaction analysis | apify/facebook-likes-scraper | Engagement types | | Facebook Reels metrics | apify/facebook-reels-scraper | Reels performance | | Ad performance tracking | apify/facebook-ads-scraper | Ad analytics | | Facebook comment analysis | apify/facebook-comments-scraper | Comment engagement | | Page performance audit | apify/facebook-pages-scraper | Page metrics | | YouTube video metrics | streamers/youtube-scraper | Video performance | | YouTube Shorts analytics | streamers/youtube-shorts-scraper | Shorts performance | | TikTok content metrics | clockworks/tiktok-scraper | TikTok analytics |

Step 2: Fetch Actor Schema

Fetch the Actor's input schema and details dynamically using mcpc:

export $(grep APIFY_TOKEN .env | xargs) && mcpc --json mcp.apify.com --header "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" tools-call fetch-actor-details actor:="ACTOR_ID" | jq -r ".content"

Replace ACTOR_ID with the selected Actor (e.g., apify/instagram-post-scraper).

This returns:

• Actor description and README
• Required and optional input parameters
• Output fields (if available)

Step 3: Ask User Preferences

Before running, ask:

1. Output format:
2. Quick answer - Display top few results in chat (no file saved)
3. CSV - Full export with all fields
4. JSON - Full export in JSON format
5. Number of results: Based on character of use case

Step 4: Run the Script

Quick answer (display in chat, no file):

node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "ACTOR_ID" \
  --input 'JSON_INPUT'

CSV:

node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "ACTOR_ID" \
  --input 'JSON_INPUT' \
  --output YYYY-MM-DD_OUTPUT_FILE.csv \
  --format csv

JSON:

node --env-file=.env ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "ACTOR_ID" \
  --input 'JSON_INPUT' \
  --output YYYY-MM-DD_OUTPUT_FILE.json \
  --format json

Step 5: Summarize Findings

After completion, report:

• Number of content pieces analyzed
• File location and name
• Key performance insights
• Suggested next steps (deeper analysis, content optimization)

Error Handling

APIFY_TOKEN not found - Ask user to create .env with APIFY_TOKEN=your_token mcpc not found - Ask user to install npm install -g @apify/mcpc Actor not found - Check Actor ID spelling Run FAILED - Ask user to check Apify console link in error output Timeout - Reduce input size or increase --timeout

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.