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community-signals

Extract and score developer-community intent signals from Hacker News and Reddit into structured CSVs.

9|5|Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#cross-platform#reddit#lead-generation#hacker-news#signal-scoring#community-signals
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/gooseworks-skills --skill community-signals-gooseworks-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: community-signals
Source: https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/gooseworks-skills/tree/main/skills/packs/lead-gen-devtools/community-signals
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gooseworks-ai/gooseworks-skills --skill community-signals-gooseworks-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Developer teams often miss high-intent leads hidden in public forums. This skill automates scanning developer communities to extract and score potential buyers by intent signals such as alternative seeking, competitor pain, problem-space questions, and DIY solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Collects signals from Hacker News and Reddit within a configurable lookback window.
  • Scores leads by intent category, tracks cross-platform presence, and aggregates engagement metrics.
  • Exports structured CSVs of unique users and individual signals for enrichment and outreach.
  • Example: use signals to identify teams evaluating a tool, migrating from a competitor, or seeking DIY workarounds that your product addresses.

Quick Start

Run the skill with a prepared queries.json file and ensure your GooseWorks API key is configured to enable Hacker News and Reddit scans.

Frequently Asked Questions about community-signals

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find developer leads on Reddit and Hacker News discussing competitor pain or alternative seeking?▼

You can identify high-intent developer leads by scanning Hacker News and Reddit for intent signals like DIY solutions, alternative seeking, and migration conversations. The skill automates this extraction, scores leads by intent category, and exports structured CSVs for outreach.

What is community signal scoring for lead generation and how does it work?▼

Community signal scoring for lead generation evaluates forum activity to qualify potential buyers. It scans developer communities, categorizes posts by intent such as problem-space questions or competitor pain, and aggregates engagement metrics to score users.

Can I use a Python script to scrape Reddit and Hacker News for sales ICP discovery?▼

Yes, you can use a Python script for sales ICP discovery. This skill requires Python 3.9+ and the requests library to scan forums, utilizing a GooseWorks API key to enable the Reddit and Hacker News data collection for lead generation.

Do I need an API key to scrape Reddit and Hacker News for developer lead qualification?▼

Yes, you need a GooseWorks API key to scrape Reddit and Hacker News for developer lead qualification. The skill requires this API access to enable forum scans, alongside Python 3.9+ and the requests library, to successfully extract intent signals.

What is the best way to track cross-platform presence of developer leads across forums?▼

The best way to track cross-platform presence of developer leads is to aggregate user activity across Hacker News and Reddit. This skill identifies unique users, tracks their cross-platform presence, and scores their engagement metrics for competitive monitoring.

How do I export scraped forum signals to CSV for outreach enrichment?▼

You export scraped forum signals to CSV for outreach enrichment by running the skill with a prepared queries.json file. It processes the forum data, scores leads by intent category, and outputs structured CSVs containing unique users and individual signals.

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