phantombuster

Control PhantomBuster automation agents via API. List agents, launch automations, get output/results, check status, and abort running agents. Use when the user needs to run LinkedIn scraping, Twitter automation, lead generation phantoms, or any PhantomBuster workflow.

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Best use case

phantombuster is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Control PhantomBuster automation agents via API. List agents, launch automations, get output/results, check status, and abort running agents. Use when the user needs to run LinkedIn scraping, Twitter automation, lead generation phantoms, or any PhantomBuster workflow.

Teams using phantombuster should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/phantombuster/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Demerzels-lab/elsamultiskillagent/main/public/skills/andrewdmwalker/phantombuster/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/phantombuster/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How phantombuster Compares

Feature / AgentphantombusterStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Control PhantomBuster automation agents via API. List agents, launch automations, get output/results, check status, and abort running agents. Use when the user needs to run LinkedIn scraping, Twitter automation, lead generation phantoms, or any PhantomBuster workflow.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# PhantomBuster Skill

Control your [PhantomBuster](https://phantombuster.com) automation agents from the command line.

## Setup

1. Get your API key from [Workspace Settings](https://phantombuster.com/workspace-settings)
2. Set the environment variable:
   ```bash
   export PHANTOMBUSTER_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
   ```

## Usage

All commands use the bundled `pb.py` script in this skill's directory.

### List Agents

See all your configured PhantomBuster agents.

```bash
python3 pb.py list
python3 pb.py list --json  # JSON output
```

### Launch an Agent

Start a phantom by ID or name.

```bash
python3 pb.py launch <agent-id>
python3 pb.py launch <agent-id> --argument '{"search": "CEO fintech"}'
```

### Get Agent Output

Fetch the results/output from the most recent run.

```bash
python3 pb.py output <agent-id>
python3 pb.py output <agent-id> --json  # Raw JSON
```

### Check Agent Status

See if an agent is running, finished, or errored.

```bash
python3 pb.py status <agent-id>
```

### Abort Running Agent

Stop an agent that's currently running.

```bash
python3 pb.py abort <agent-id>
```

### Get Agent Details

Full details about a specific agent.

```bash
python3 pb.py get <agent-id>
```

### Fetch Result Data

Download the actual result data (CSV) from an agent's latest run.

```bash
python3 pb.py fetch-result <agent-id>
python3 pb.py fetch-result <agent-id> > output.csv
```

This downloads the `result.csv` file from the agent's S3 storage, perfect for integrating PhantomBuster data into your workflows.

## Example Prompts

- *"List my PhantomBuster agents"*
- *"Launch my LinkedIn Sales Navigator scraper"*
- *"Get the output from agent 12345"*
- *"Check if my Twitter follower phantom is still running"*
- *"Abort the currently running agent"*

## Common Phantoms

PhantomBuster offers many pre-built automations:
- **LinkedIn Sales Navigator Search** — Extract leads from searches
- **LinkedIn Profile Scraper** — Get profile data
- **Twitter Follower Collector** — Scrape followers
- **Instagram Profile Scraper** — Get IG profile data
- **Google Maps Search Export** — Extract business listings

## Rate Limits

PhantomBuster has execution time limits based on your plan. The API itself is not heavily rate-limited, but agent execution consumes your plan's minutes.

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