# Keyword Research Idea Tool (`powerai/keyword-research-idea-tool`) Actor

Research keyword ideas with search volume, CPC ranges, competition, intent, and monthly trends for a target country.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/powerai/keyword-research-idea-tool.md
- **Developed by:** [PowerAI](https://apify.com/powerai) (community)
- **Categories:** SEO tools, Integrations, Other
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 12 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $9.99 / 1,000 results

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# README

## Keyword Research Idea Tool

Research a seed term and export a large list of **keyword ideas** with search-demand and monetization signals. Each dataset row is one keyword idea enriched with metrics such as monthly volume, CPC ranges, competition level, intent, trend history, and quality scores when available.

### Who it’s for

- **SEO teams** building topic clusters and long-tail plans.
- **Content marketers** validating demand before writing.
- **Performance marketers** screening terms for paid campaigns.

### What you can do with it

- Start from a **seed keyword**.
- Target a **country market**.
- Optionally set a **language** hint.

### How it works (plain terms)

You provide a seed term and market options. The run performs one keyword research lookup, takes the returned ideas list, and saves all returned rows with run metadata.

### Input

| Field | Required | What it means |
|-------|----------|----------------|
| **Seed keyword** (`keyword`) | Yes | Core keyword phrase to research. |
| **Country code** (`country`) | Yes | Target market country code (for example `us`, `gb`, `ca`). |
| **Language code** (`languageCode`) | No | Language hint (for example `en`). |

### Output

- **One row per keyword idea**.
- Common fields include:
  - `keyword`
  - `avg_monthly_searches`
  - `Low CPC`
  - `High CPC`
  - `competition_index`
  - `competition_value`
  - `monthly_search_volumes`
  - `intent`
  - `intent_confidence`
  - `advice`
  - `content_gap_score`
  - `serp_feature_type`
  - `estimated_ctr`
  - `keyword_freshness`
  - `monetization_score`
- Added run metadata:
  - `seedKeyword`
  - `country`
  - `languageCode` (if provided)
  - `position`
  - `scrapedAt`

#### Sample output row

```json
{
	"keyword": "ai chatbot",
	"avg_monthly_searches": 135000,
	"Low CPC": "$0.09",
	"High CPC": "$3.41",
	"competition_index": 4,
	"competition_value": "low",
	"monthly_search_volumes": [
		{
			"month": "March",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 49500
		},
		{
			"month": "April",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 60500
		},
		{
			"month": "May",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 60500
		},
		{
			"month": "June",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 49500
		},
		{
			"month": "July",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 33100
		},
		{
			"month": "August",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 33100
		},
		{
			"month": "September",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 49500
		},
		{
			"month": "October",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 110000
		},
		{
			"month": "November",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 301000
		},
		{
			"month": "December",
			"year": 2025,
			"searches": 368000
		},
		{
			"month": "January",
			"year": 2026,
			"searches": 246000
		},
		{
			"month": "February",
			"year": 2026,
			"searches": 135000
		}
	],
	"intent": "commercial",
	"intent_confidence": 0.75,
	"advice": [
		"Commercial intent detected: invest in comparison content, buyer guides, and influencer partnerships.",
		"Seasonality affects commercial keywords: schedule regular content refreshes & promotional updates.",
		"High seasonal volatility with significant volume: prepare seasonal content calendars and promotional campaigns."
	],
	"content_gap_score": 0.594,
	"serp_feature_type": "Video Pack",
	"estimated_ctr": 0.15,
	"keyword_freshness": 1,
	"monetization_score": 11.22,
	"seedKeyword": "ai",
	"country": "us",
	"position": 2,
	"scrapedAt": "2026-03-27T03:32:47.227Z"
}
```

# Actor input Schema

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

The core keyword phrase to research.

## `country` (type: `string`):

Two-letter country code for regional keyword data (for example us, gb, ca).

## `languageCode` (type: `string`):

Optional language code (for example en).

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "keyword": "ai",
  "country": "us"
}
```

# 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 = {
    "keyword": "ai",
    "country": "us"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("powerai/keyword-research-idea-tool").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 = {
    "keyword": "ai",
    "country": "us",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("powerai/keyword-research-idea-tool").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 '{
  "keyword": "ai",
  "country": "us"
}' |
apify call powerai/keyword-research-idea-tool --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,powerai/keyword-research-idea-tool"
        }
    }
}
```

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/fQjHh9BCHmThKKWIl/builds/6ShBD3tI8EKW4sPQA/openapi.json