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Tracking Competitor Social Media Growth
Pulls current follower counts and engagement metrics for competitor accounts across Twitter/X, TikTok, and Instagram. Creates a side-by-side competitive snapshot. Designed to be run on a schedule for ongoing tracking.
Prerequisites
APIFY_TOKENenvironment variable set- Optional: Apify MCP server installed
Inputs
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
startUrls | array | Optional | [] | Twitter profile or tweet URLs |
twitterHandles | array | Optional | [] | Twitter usernames (without @) |
twitterUserIds | array | Optional | [] | Twitter user IDs |
getFollowers | boolean | Optional | false | Extract follower lists |
getFollowing | boolean | Optional | false | Extract following lists |
getRetweeters | boolean | Optional | false | Extract retweeters of a tweet URL |
includeUnavailableUsers | boolean | Optional | false | Include unavailable/suspended users |
maxItems | number | Optional | Unlimited | Maximum users to return |
customMapFunction | string | Optional | — | JavaScript function to transform each output object |
Workflow
Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Define competitors and target platforms
- [ ] Step 2: Scrape Twitter/X profiles
- [ ] Step 3: Scrape TikTok profiles
- [ ] Step 4: Scrape Instagram profiles
- [ ] Step 5: Compile cross-platform comparisonStep 1: Clarify Parameters
Ask the user for:
- Competitor handles per platform — e.g.:
- Twitter:
@competitorA,@competitorB - TikTok:
@competitorA,@competitorB - Instagram:
@competitorA,@competitorB - Platforms to analyze (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram — one or all)
- Include your own account? (default: yes — for direct benchmarking)
Step 2: Scrape Twitter/X Profiles
Recommended — run_actor.js (handles waiting, output, and file saving automatically):
# Quick answer (prints table to chat)
node scripts/run_actor.js \
--actor "apidojo~twitter-user-scraper" \
--input '{"param": "value"}'
# Save as CSV
node scripts/run_actor.js \
--actor "apidojo~twitter-user-scraper" \
--input '{"param": "value"}' \
--output YYYY-MM-DD_results.csv --format csv
# Save as JSON
node scripts/run_actor.js \
--actor "apidojo~twitter-user-scraper" \
--input '{"param": "value"}' \
--output YYYY-MM-DD_results.json --format jsonAPIFY_TOKENmust be set in environment or.envfile.
If Apify MCP is available:
Tool: apify:run-actor
Actor: "apidojo~twitter-user-scraper"
Input:
{
"usernames": ["[handle1]", "[handle2]", "[handle3]", "[your_handle]"]
}REST API fallback:
curl -X POST \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/apidojo~twitter-user-scraper/runs?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"usernames": ["[handle1]", "[handle2]"]}'Key fields to extract: followersCount, followingCount, statusesCount, createdAt, verified.
Step 3: Scrape TikTok Profiles
If Apify MCP is available:
Tool: apify:run-actor
Actor: "apidojo~tiktok-profile-scraper"
Input:
{
"usernames": ["[handle1]", "[handle2]", "[handle3]"]
}REST API fallback:
curl -X POST \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/apidojo~tiktok-profile-scraper/runs?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"usernames": ["[handle1]", "[handle2]"]}'Key fields: fans (followers), heart (total likes), video (video count), diggCount.
Step 4: Scrape Instagram Profiles
If Apify MCP is available:
Tool: apify:run-actor
Actor: "apidojo~instagram-scraper"
Input:
{
"usernames": ["[handle1]", "[handle2]"],
"maxItems": 12
}REST API fallback:
curl -X POST \
"https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/apidojo~instagram-scraper/runs?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"usernames": ["[handle1]", "[handle2]"], "maxItems": 12}'Key fields: followersCount, followsCount, postsCount, biography.
Step 5: Compile Report
Calculate engagement rate per account per platform. Compare all on one view.
Output Format
# Competitive Social Media Analysis
Competitors: [N] | Platforms: [list] | Date: [DATE]
## Cross-Platform Follower Summary
| Competitor | Twitter Followers | TikTok Followers | Instagram Followers | Total Reach |
|------------|-------------------|------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| [Your Brand] | [N] | [N] | [N] | [N] |
| Competitor A | [N] | [N] | [N] | [N] |
| Competitor B | [N] | [N] | [N] | [N] |
## Platform-by-Platform Analysis
### Twitter/X
| Account | Followers | Following | Tweets | Eng. Rate | Verified |
|---------|-----------|-----------|--------|-----------|----------|
| @[handle] | [N] | [N] | [N] | [X.X%] | [Y/N] |
**Leader:** [handle] with [N] followers | **Most engaged:** [handle] at [X.X%]
### TikTok
| Account | Followers | Total Likes | Videos | Avg Views |
|---------|-----------|-------------|--------|-----------|
| @[handle] | [N] | [N] | [N] | [N] |
**Leader:** [handle] | **Most viral:** [handle]
### Instagram
| Account | Followers | Posts | Avg Likes | Eng. Rate |
|---------|-----------|-------|-----------|-----------|
| @[handle] | [N] | [N] | [N] | [X.X%] |
## Key Takeaways
1. [Competitor] is winning on [platform] — [brief insight]
2. [Your brand] has [strength/gap] on [platform]
3. Biggest opportunity: [specific platform + action]Setting Up Recurring Tracking
To track growth over time, run this skill weekly and store the output. The delta between runs shows growth velocity. For automated weekly tracking, use a scheduled task to run this skill every Monday at 9am.
Troubleshooting
Missing platform handles: Ask the user to provide handles per platform — they often differ from brand name. One platform returns no data: Private accounts or accounts that don't exist on that platform. Confirm handle accuracy.
