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Getting Started

This guide will help you start using the Company Research & Analysis Agent to gather comprehensive company information using AI agents.

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Prerequisites

• An Apify account
• API token from your Apify account (if using programmatically)
• Google API key for the Gemini model
• Python 3.8 or later

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Installation

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1. Install Required Packages

pip install apify-client crewai python-dotenv nest-asyncio

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2. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in your project root:

APIFY_TOKEN=your_apify_token
GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_google_api_key

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Quick Start

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Using the Web Interface

1. Visit the actor page
2. Click “Try for Free” or “Use with Custom Data”
3. Enter a company domain (e.g., apple.com)
4. Click “Start”
5. Wait for the AI agents to complete their research

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Using Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient
from src.company_research_crew import CompanyResearchCrew

# Initialize the Apify client
client = ApifyClient('YOUR_API_TOKEN')

# Initialize the research crew
research_crew = CompanyResearchCrew(actor=actor)

# Start the research process
result = research_crew.crew().kickoff(
    inputs={'domain': 'apple.com'}
)

# Print the results
print(result)

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Understanding Results

The agent provides two types of output:

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1. Comprehensive Report

A detailed report containing:

• Company overview
• Products and services
• Market presence
• Key personnel
• Financial metrics
• Recent developments

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2. Structured Data

Raw data including:

• LinkedIn profile data
• PitchBook investment data
• Crunchbase company data
• Recent news articles
• Funding analysis

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AI Agent Roles

The system uses three specialized AI agents:

1. Research Specialist

   • Gathers company information
   • Uses multiple data sources
   • Validates data accuracy

2. Data Analyst

   • Processes raw data
   • Identifies patterns
   • Extracts insights

3. Report Writer

   • Structures information
   • Highlights key findings
   • Creates clear reports

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Next Steps

• Learn about configuration options
• Explore usage examples
• Read the API reference
• Understand the architecture