# Viral Content Pattern Miner (`kayhermes/viral-content-pattern-miner`) Actor

- **URL**: https://apify.com/kayhermes/viral-content-pattern-miner.md
- **Developed by:** [Khoa Nguyen](https://apify.com/kayhermes) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media
- **Stats:** 3 total users, 2 monthly users, 96.3% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $4.00 / 1,000 post scoreds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Viral Content Pattern Miner

Score supplied posts within platform cohorts and mine supported patterns across hooks, CTAs, duration, format, timing, hashtags, audio, caption length, and recurring keywords.

### What it actually does

Per-post viral scores plus pattern support, lift versus baseline, and average performance.

Supports inline JSON, an Apify Dataset, and public/signed JSON or CSV URLs. Source collection from social platforms is intentionally decoupled so users can connect any permitted scraper or export.

### Inputs

Use `posts[]`, `datasetId`, or `sourceUrls`. See `sample_input.json` and the Apify input schema for exact fields.

### Outputs

- Default Dataset: detailed result rows and a run summary
- `OUTPUT`: machine-readable run summary
- `REPORT.html`: reviewable HTML report

### Limitations

Pattern lift is descriptive, not proof of causation. Use adequate sample sizes and validate findings with new content. The Actor analyzes supplied data; it does not bypass platform access controls or guarantee that upstream data is complete.

### Local validation

```bash
npm ci
npm test
npm run check
npm start
```

### Deploy

```bash
apify login
apify push
```

Use `APIFY_TOKEN` from secure environment storage. Never commit credentials.

# Actor input Schema

## `posts` (type: `array`):

At least three posts; 20 or more is recommended. Include views, engagement metrics, text and content attributes.

## `datasetId` (type: `string`):

Provide Source Dataset ID.

## `sourceUrls` (type: `array`):

Provide CSV or JSON source URLs.

## `options` (type: `object`):

Control topPercent (5-50), minSupport, and minimumLift.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Provide Maximum posts.

## `webhookUrl` (type: `string`):

Provide Completion webhook.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "posts": [
    {
      "postId": "p1",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-01T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "3 mistakes nobody tells you. Save this guide.",
      "hookText": "3 mistakes nobody tells you",
      "hashtags": [
        "growth",
        "tips"
      ],
      "durationSeconds": 18,
      "format": "talking-head",
      "audioName": "trend-audio",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 180000,
      "likes": 28000,
      "comments": 2200,
      "shares": 7000,
      "saves": 5000
    },
    {
      "postId": "p2",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-02T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "4 mistakes nobody tells you. Save this guide.",
      "hookText": "4 mistakes nobody tells you",
      "hashtags": [
        "growth",
        "tips"
      ],
      "durationSeconds": 18,
      "format": "talking-head",
      "audioName": "trend-audio",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 190000,
      "likes": 29000,
      "comments": 2200,
      "shares": 7000,
      "saves": 5000
    },
    {
      "postId": "p3",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-03T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "5 mistakes nobody tells you. Save this guide.",
      "hookText": "5 mistakes nobody tells you",
      "hashtags": [
        "growth",
        "tips"
      ],
      "durationSeconds": 18,
      "format": "talking-head",
      "audioName": "trend-audio",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 200000,
      "likes": 30000,
      "comments": 2200,
      "shares": 7000,
      "saves": 5000
    },
    {
      "postId": "p4",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-04T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "6 mistakes nobody tells you. Save this guide.",
      "hookText": "6 mistakes nobody tells you",
      "hashtags": [
        "growth",
        "tips"
      ],
      "durationSeconds": 18,
      "format": "talking-head",
      "audioName": "trend-audio",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 210000,
      "likes": 31000,
      "comments": 2200,
      "shares": 7000,
      "saves": 5000
    },
    {
      "postId": "p5",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-05T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 9000,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p6",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-06T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 9250,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p7",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-07T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 9500,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p8",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-08T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 9750,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p9",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-09T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 10000,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p10",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-10T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 10250,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p11",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-11T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 10500,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    },
    {
      "postId": "p12",
      "platform": "tiktok",
      "creatorId": "creator-1",
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-12T14:00:00Z",
      "caption": "A normal day at work with a short update.",
      "hookText": "A normal day at work",
      "hashtags": [],
      "durationSeconds": 75,
      "format": "vlog",
      "audioName": "original",
      "followersAtPost": 10000,
      "views": 10750,
      "likes": 400,
      "comments": 20,
      "shares": 18,
      "saves": 10
    }
  ],
  "sourceUrls": [],
  "options": {
    "topPercent": 20,
    "minSupport": 3,
    "minimumLift": 1.15
  },
  "maxItems": 10000
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

## `reportUrl` (type: `string`):

No description

## `summaryUrl` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("kayhermes/viral-content-pattern-miner").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("kayhermes/viral-content-pattern-miner").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call kayhermes/viral-content-pattern-miner --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,kayhermes/viral-content-pattern-miner"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/yHxuSA1SJ7UsQHdjl/builds/BcCH2XDQFqaD5NOB7/openapi.json