Analyze market conditions, geographic opportunities, pricing, consumer behavior, and product validation across Google Maps, Facebook, Instagram, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor.
SkillScore86Maintained
Automatic
◆Research pack
Last verified 8/9/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 8 of 22 without it.
Without skill36%
With skill86%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Passes --format csv to run_actor.js.
Passes --format json to run_actor.js.
Recommends executing npm install -g @apify/mcpc.
and 12 more in the full report
11 fixed8 passed either way3 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+50 pp
Tokens
+18%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-57%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/9/2026v119 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 11 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 11
Prompt
When trying to fetch the input schema for an actor, the terminal reports 'mcpc not found'. What command should be run to install this tool?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends executing npm install -g @apify/mcpc.
Missed
Passed
case-22 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/9/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md123 linessingle file
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: