market-research

Analyze market size, competition, and OSS landscape for build-or-skip decisions.

3|Updated Sep 20, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jinyuanlu/dotfiles --skill market-research-jinyuanlu
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Skill: market-research
Source: https://github.com/jinyuanlu/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/market-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jinyuanlu/dotfiles --skill market-research-jinyuanlu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transform uncertainty into structured market intelligence to de-risk product decisions and prioritization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Sizing: provide TAM, SAM, and SOM estimates with transparent assumptions and data sources.
  • Competitive & OSS Landscape: assess competitors, OSS options, pricing signals, and ecosystem health.
  • Strategic Decision Support: translate research into explicit build-or-skip recommendations and risk indicators.

Quick Start

Summarize the current market for a given domain, including size, competitors, OSS options, and a clear build-or-skip recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about market-research

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

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How do I calculate market sizing with TAM, SAM, and SOM for a new product?

Market sizing estimates TAM, SAM, and SOM by applying transparent assumptions and cited data sources. It breaks down total addressable, serviceable, and obtainable market segments to guide build-or-skip decisions and de-risk product prioritization.

What is the best way to analyze competitive dynamics and the OSS landscape before building?

Evaluating the OSS landscape and competitive dynamics assesses open source options, competitors, and ecosystem health. It identifies pricing signals and distribution channels to translate market research into actionable build-or-skip recommendations.

Can I use market research to get a clear build-or-skip recommendation for my product idea?

Yes, market research translates structured intelligence into explicit build-or-skip recommendations. It steel-mans opposing views and defines explicit kill criteria to help you avoid poor product bets and prioritize effectively.

How do I know if my market research data is too stale for decision-making?

Market research flags data freshness as stale if the underlying information is older than 18 months. This ensures your competitive analysis, market sizing, and distribution channel assessments rely on current intelligence for build-or-skip decisions.

Why should I steel-man opposing views when evaluating market opportunities?

Steel-manning opposing views during market opportunity evaluation rigorously tests potential weaknesses in your assumptions. It ensures build-or-skip decisions are challenged against counterarguments, reducing cognitive bias and establishing explicit kill criteria.