competitor-scan

Identify and summarize a competitor's public social media presence across platforms.

Updated Feb 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mgivot/synchrony-social --skill competitor-scan-mgivot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: competitor-scan
Source: https://github.com/mgivot/synchrony-social/tree/main/.claude/skills/competitor-scan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mgivot/synchrony-social --skill competitor-scan-mgivot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyze and summarize a competitor's social media presence to inform Synchrony's positioning and content strategy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Public profile discovery: Identify competitor channels and surface-level metrics (presence, cadence, themes).
  • Platform-agnostic analysis: Assess posting cadence, content pillars, formats, and engagement signals across active platforms.
  • Actionable briefs: Produce a structured competitive scan with gaps and opportunities tailored to Synchrony’s brand and audience.

Quick Start

Analyze a specified brand's public social profiles and recent activity to generate a competitive intelligence brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about competitor-scan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a competitor's social media presence across multiple platforms?

To analyze a competitor's social media presence, this Skill uses SerpApi discovery and optional manual inputs to surface public profiles across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. It identifies posting cadence, content pillars, formats, and engagement signals to generate a structured competitive intelligence brief.

What is competitive social media intelligence and how does it inform brand positioning?

Competitive social media intelligence is the process of summarizing a rival's public social activity to identify content themes and engagement patterns. This Skill structures the findings into actionable gaps and opportunities, directly informing your brand positioning and content strategy.

Can I use SerpApi to discover competitor public profiles and surface engagement metrics?

Yes, you can use SerpApi to discover competitor public profiles and surface-level metrics. The Skill leverages SerpApi discovery alongside optional manual inputs to assess active platforms, extracting posting cadence and engagement signals for the competitive scan.

How do I generate a competitive scan brief with content pillars and posting cadence?

You generate a competitive scan brief by analyzing specified public social profiles to extract posting cadence, content pillars, and formats. The Skill structures these findings into an actionable brief highlighting engagement patterns and clear opportunities for your brand audience.

What are the limitations of using public data for competitor analysis on social media?

Limitations of using public data for competitor analysis include restricted access to private engagement metrics and incomplete historical activity. The Skill explicitly notes these data limitations and ethical considerations within the structured competitive scan to ensure accurate strategic planning.

Does competitor social media analysis work for platform-agnostic profiles like Instagram and YouTube?

Yes, competitor social media analysis works for platform-agnostic profiles including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The Skill assesses posting cadence, content pillars, and engagement signals across these active platforms to deliver a comprehensive competitive intelligence brief.