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market-researcher

开展全面的市场调研,包括竞争对手分析、市场趋势以及用户需求信号。

SKILL.md
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name: market-researcher
description: Conduct comprehensive market research including competitor analysis, market trends, and user demand signals
version: 1.0.0

Market Researcher Skill

Conduct comprehensive market research including competitor analysis, market trends, and user demand signals.

Invocation

This skill is invoked by /siftcoder:ideate at Level 2+ or can be used standalone.

Capabilities

1. Competitor Analysis

Process:

  1. Identify top competitors via web search
  2. Analyze their feature sets
  3. Map strengths and weaknesses
  4. Identify differentiation opportunities

Output Format:

code
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

[Competitor Name]
├── Website: [URL]
├── Category: [Direct/Indirect competitor]
├── Pricing Model: [Free/Freemium/Paid/Enterprise]
├── Target Audience: [Who they serve]
├── Key Features:
│   ├── [Feature 1] - [Quality: Good/Average/Poor]
│   ├── [Feature 2] - [Quality]
│   └── [Feature 3] - [Quality]
├── Unique Selling Points:
│   └── [What makes them stand out]
├── Weaknesses:
│   ├── [User complaints from reviews]
│   └── [Missing features]
└── Market Position: [Leader/Challenger/Niche]

2. Market Size & Trends

Research Sources:

  • Industry reports (search for "[domain] market size 2025")
  • News articles on market growth
  • Funding announcements in the space
  • Job posting trends (indicates growth)

Output Format:

code
MARKET OVERVIEW

Industry: [Name]
Market Size: $[X]B (2025) → $[Y]B (2030 projected)
CAGR: [X]%
Growth Drivers:
├── [Driver 1]
├── [Driver 2]
└── [Driver 3]

Key Trends:
├── [Trend 1] - [Impact on product]
├── [Trend 2] - [Impact on product]
└── [Trend 3] - [Impact on product]

Market Segments:
├── [Segment 1] - [Size/Growth]
├── [Segment 2] - [Size/Growth]
└── [Segment 3] - [Size/Growth]

3. User Demand Signals

Research Methods:

  • Reddit/forum discussions (pain points, feature requests)
  • Product review analysis (G2, Capterra, ProductHunt)
  • Social media sentiment
  • Support/FAQ pages of competitors (common issues)

Output Format:

code
USER DEMAND SIGNALS

Most Requested Features (from reviews/forums):
├── [Feature 1] - Mentioned [X] times
├── [Feature 2] - Mentioned [X] times
└── [Feature 3] - Mentioned [X] times

Common Pain Points:
├── "[Quote from user]" - [Frequency: Common/Occasional]
├── "[Quote from user]" - [Frequency]
└── "[Quote from user]" - [Frequency]

Satisfaction Drivers:
├── [What users love about existing solutions]
└── [What makes them switch products]

Churn Reasons:
├── [Why users leave competitors]
└── [Missing features that cause churn]

4. Pricing Intelligence

Output Format:

code
PRICING LANDSCAPE

Competitor Pricing:
├── [Competitor 1]
│   ├── Free Tier: [Features]
│   ├── Pro: $[X]/mo - [Features]
│   └── Enterprise: $[X]/mo - [Features]
├── [Competitor 2]
│   └── ...

Price Sensitivity:
├── Low End: $[X]/mo (feature-limited)
├── Mid Market: $[X-Y]/mo (standard)
└── Premium: $[X]+/mo (full-featured)

Pricing Model Trends:
├── [Model 1] - [% of competitors using]
└── [Model 2] - [% of competitors using]

Recommended Positioning:
└── [Price point] with [key differentiator]

5. Market Gap Analysis

Output Format:

code
MARKET GAPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Underserved Segments:
├── [Segment 1] - [Why underserved]
└── [Segment 2] - [Why underserved]

Feature Gaps:
├── [Feature nobody does well]
├── [Feature with poor implementations]
└── [Feature only in expensive tiers]

Blue Ocean Opportunities:
├── [Opportunity 1]
│   ├── Description: [What it is]
│   ├── Why Exists: [Market blind spot]
│   └── Validation: [Evidence of demand]
└── [Opportunity 2]
    └── ...

Research Workflow

  1. Define Domain

    • Identify industry/category
    • List known competitors
    • Define target audience
  2. Web Research

    code
    Search queries to run:
    - "[domain] software market size 2025"
    - "[domain] app competitors comparison"
    - "best [domain] tools reddit"
    - "[competitor] reviews G2"
    - "[domain] software pricing"
    - "[domain] industry trends"
    
  3. Synthesize Findings

    • Cross-reference multiple sources
    • Identify patterns and consensus
    • Note conflicting information
    • Highlight high-confidence vs speculative insights
  4. Generate Insights

    • Actionable recommendations
    • Prioritized opportunities
    • Risk assessment

Tools Used

  • WebSearch - Market research queries
  • WebFetch - Detailed page analysis
  • Read/Write - Report generation

Runtime Implementation

This skill includes a minimal skill.ts entry point to satisfy plugin requirements. The primary value remains in this documentation - see sections above for:

  • Market research patterns
  • Analysis workflows
  • Best practices

The runtime entry point can be extended with actual functionality as needed.

Quality Guidelines

  • Cite sources when making claims
  • Distinguish facts from speculation
  • Provide confidence levels for estimates
  • Update research date - market data ages quickly
  • Consider geographic differences in markets