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gds-domain-research

Conducts web-verified game domain and industry research into a structured report.

Updated Sep 3, 2026
Search Tags:#web search#report generation#market analysis#regulatory compliance#competitive landscape#game industry#game research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/watchthelight/shatterfish --skill gds-domain-research-watchthelight
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gds-domain-research
Source: https://github.com/watchthelight/shatterfish/tree/main/.claude/skills/gds-domain-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/watchthelight/shatterfish --skill gds-domain-research-watchthelight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Producing a credible game domain or industry research report requires gathering current market data, competitive intelligence, regulatory requirements, and technology trends from many sources, then organizing it into a coherent document. This Skill guides that process step by step with mandatory web verification and source citations. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Six-Step Guided Workflow: Walks through scope confirmation, industry analysis, competitive landscape, regulatory focus, technical trends, and final synthesis with user confirmation at each stage. - Web-Verified Research: Requires live web searches for market size, studios, ratings (ESRB/PEGI), loot box laws, engine trends, and platform requirements, with URL citations for every claim. - Structured Report Output: Produces a markdown research document with executive summary, table of contents, strategic recommendations, and source documentation. - Use Case: Ask for a research report on "the roguelike genre on PC" and receive a cited, multi-section report covering market dynamics, competitors, compliance, and technology trends. ## Quick Start Say "let's create a research report on the mobile free-to-play games sector" to begin the guided domain research workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about gds-domain-research

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

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How do I create a game industry research report with this skill?▼

Say you want a research report on a game domain, genre, platform, or sector. The skill asks clarifying questions about scope and goals, then runs six guided steps covering industry analysis, competitors, regulations, and technology trends before synthesizing a final report.

What topics can game domain research cover?▼

It covers any game domain: genres like battle royale or roguelikes, platforms like mobile free-to-play, or sectors like age ratings and content regulations in Europe. The scope is confirmed with you in the first step before research begins.

Does the game research workflow require web search?▼

Yes, web search is a hard prerequisite. The skill aborts if web search is unavailable, because every market claim, regulation, and technology trend must be verified against current public sources with URL citations.

What regulatory topics does the research report include?▼

The regulatory step covers age rating systems (ESRB, PEGI, CERO, USK), loot box and gambling laws by region, platform certification requirements for consoles and storefronts, and data privacy laws like COPPA and GDPR affecting games.

Can I customize the research workflow steps?▼

Yes, a customize.toml file supports prepend and append activation steps, persistent facts, and an on_complete hook. Team and user-level TOML overrides merge with the defaults using structural merge rules.

What is the output format of the domain research?▼

The output is a markdown research document saved under the planning artifacts folder. It includes an executive summary, table of contents, sections for market, competitive, regulatory, and technical analysis, plus strategic recommendations and full source citations.

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