research
Scannednpx machina-cli add skill anilcancakir/claude-code-plugins/research --openclawBusiness Research Skill
Comprehensive research framework for market analysis, competitor intelligence, trend detection, and idea validation.
When to Use
- Market sizing and TAM/SAM/SOM calculation
- Competitor landscape analysis
- Trend identification and timing assessment
- Business idea validation
- SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analysis
- Investment/opportunity evaluation
Research Modes
Quick Research (~15-20 minutes)
High-level overview with key metrics. Use for initial screening.
Standard Research (~30-45 minutes)
Detailed market and competitor analysis. Use for informed decisions.
Deep Research (~60+ minutes)
Comprehensive validation with all frameworks. Use for critical decisions.
Available Agents
Delegate complex analysis to specialized agents:
| Agent | Model | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
market-researcher | Opus | TAM/SAM/SOM, Porter's Five Forces, industry analysis |
idea-validator | Opus | Business idea validation, scoring frameworks |
trend-analyzer | Sonnet | Timing assessment, signal detection, trend mapping |
Research Workflow
1. Scope Definition
Define research boundaries before starting:
- Industry/market segment
- Geographic scope
- Time horizon
- Key questions to answer
2. Data Collection
Gather information from multiple sources:
- Industry reports and statistics
- Competitor websites and materials
- News and press releases
- Social signals and discussions
3. Framework Application
Apply appropriate analysis frameworks. See references/research-frameworks.md for details.
4. Synthesis
Connect findings into actionable insights:
- Key opportunities identified
- Risks and concerns
- Recommendations with rationale
5. Output Generation
Generate structured reports. See references/analysis-templates.md for formats.
Output Location
Reports are saved to: .claude/research/[topic]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md
Quick Reference
Market Sizing Formula
TAM = Total industry size
SAM = TAM × Addressable segment %
SOM = SAM × Realistic capture %
Idea Validation Score
Score = (Problem-Solution × 0.25) + (Market × 0.20) +
(Competitive × 0.20) + (Founder × 0.20) + (Execution × 0.15)
Timing Verdicts
| Verdict | Score | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 8-10 | Optimal entry window |
| Good | 6-7 | Favorable timing |
| Neutral | 4-5 | Mixed signals |
| Poor | 1-3 | Unfavorable timing |
Supporting References
- Research Frameworks - Detailed methodology
- Competitor Analysis Workflow - Step-by-step guide
- Data Sources - Where to find information
- Analysis Templates - Report formats
Tech Stack Context
This skill understands your tech stack for relevant analysis:
- Laravel: API/full-stack PHP market trends
- Flutter: Cross-platform mobile/desktop opportunities
- Vue2/Nuxt.js v2: Legacy modernization context
- Vue3: Modern frontend ecosystem
- TailwindCSS: Utility-first CSS adoption
- Alpine.js: Lightweight JavaScript alternatives
Source
git clone https://github.com/anilcancakir/claude-code-plugins/blob/main/idea-research/skills/research/SKILL.mdView on GitHub Overview
Provides a structured framework for market analysis, competitor intelligence, trend detection, and idea validation. It supports TAM/SAM/SOM calculations, SWOT, and timing assessments to inform business cases and opportunity evaluation.
How This Skill Works
Uses a five-step workflow: scope definition, data collection from reports, competitor materials, news, and social signals; framework application; synthesis into actionable insights; and output generation into structured reports saved at .claude/research/[topic]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md. It supports Quick (~15-20 min), Standard (~30-45 min), and Deep (~60+ min) modes to match decision needs.
When to Use It
- Market sizing and TAM/SAM/SOM calculations to quantify opportunity
- Competitor landscape analysis to benchmark positioning
- Trend identification and timing assessment for market entry
- Business idea validation and scoring to reduce risk
- SWOT analysis and Porter's Five Forces to inform strategy
- Investment/opportunity evaluation for new initiatives
Quick Start
- Step 1: Define scope (industry, geography, time horizon)
- Step 2: Collect data from reports, competitors, news, and signals
- Step 3: Apply frameworks, synthesize insights, and generate the report to .claude/research/[topic]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md
Best Practices
- Define scope, horizon, and key questions up front
- Use multiple sources: reports, official sites, news, and signals
- Choose the appropriate research mode based on decision criticality
- Apply the recommended frameworks (e.g., TAM/SAM/SOM, SWOT, Porter's)
- Synthesize findings into a clear, actionable report and recommendations
Example Use Cases
- Sizing a new SaaS market with TAM/SAM/SOM calculations
- Benchmarking a fintech competitor landscape and messaging
- Timing analysis for a hardware launch using trend signals
- Idea validation scoring for a new product concept
- Porter's Five Forces and SWOT applied to market entry in e-commerce
