amazon-category-research

Analyze Amazon KDP subcategories and competitor sales ranks to select book categories.

24|6|Updated Nov 15, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack --skill amazon-category-research
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Skill: amazon-category-research
Source: https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack/tree/main/.claude/skills/amazon-category-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack --skill amazon-category-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps authors and publishers identify profitable Amazon KDP categories with low competition, improving book discoverability and sales potential.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Niche Identification: Guides users through drilling down into Amazon's vast subcategory structure.
  • Competition Analysis: Provides a framework for analyzing the Best Sellers Rank (BSR) and sales estimates of top-ranking books.
  • Use Case: An author planning a new fantasy novel can use this Skill to find the most lucrative and least competitive subcategories within the broader 'Fantasy' genre on Amazon.

Quick Start

Use the amazon-category-research skill to find profitable categories for a new sci-fi novel.

Frequently Asked Questions about amazon-category-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find profitable Amazon KDP categories with low competition?

Amazon KDP category research involves navigating Amazon Best Sellers to analyze subcategory niches by evaluating competitor BSR, estimated daily sales, pricing, reviews, and cover design to optimize discoverability and sales potential.

What metrics should I analyze when researching Amazon book categories?

Analyze Best Sellers Rank (BSR), estimated daily sales, competitor pricing, review counts, and cover design quality to accurately evaluate competition and profitability within a specific Amazon book subcategory.

How do I select the best Amazon subcategories for a new fantasy novel?

Select fantasy novel subcategories by drilling down from the broad Fantasy genre into specific niches, comparing the BSR and sales estimates of top-ranking books to find the least competitive, most lucrative publishing options.

Do I need external tools to estimate daily sales for Amazon KDP niche selection?

Yes, Amazon KDP niche selection requires external tools to estimate daily sales, as the process guides manual navigation of Amazon Best Sellers but relies on external sales estimation tools to evaluate competitor data.

What is the best way to evaluate Amazon book niche profitability before publishing?

The best way to evaluate Amazon book niche profitability is to manually navigate Amazon Best Sellers, assess the BSR of top books, and use external tools for sales estimation to optimize category selection for discoverability.

When should I not rely solely on Amazon Best Sellers Rank for category research?

You should not rely solely on Amazon Best Sellers Rank for category research when profitability depends on nuanced factors, requiring you to also evaluate estimated daily sales, pricing, reviews, and cover design using external tools.