pod-research

Analyze Etsy and Google Trends data to produce GO or SKIP niche decisions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thebird-create/MOM --skill pod-research
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Skill: pod-research
Source: https://github.com/thebird-create/MOM/tree/main/.claude/skills/pod-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thebird-create/MOM --skill pod-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Eliminates the guesswork and manual effort involved in researching and validating Print-on-Demand (POD) niches. This Skill provides a deterministic GO/SKIP decision based on market data, saving you time and reducing the risk of investing in unviable product ideas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Validation: Analyzes key metrics like Etsy listing counts and Google Trends scores to assess niche viability and competition.
  • Deterministic Decisions: Provides a clear "GO" or "SKIP" recommendation with a confidence score, ensuring consistent and objective decision-making.
  • Brand Alignment: Suggests appropriate brand assignments (e.g., LWF, Touge) and identifies potential sub-niches for strategic product development.
  • Use Case: Before committing to new designs or product lines, use this Skill to quickly determine if a niche like "indoor plant care" has sufficient demand and manageable competition, receiving a clear recommendation to proceed or pivot.

Quick Start

Validate the niche "vintage sci-fi posters" with an Etsy listing count of 35000 and a Google Trends score of 0.65.

Frequently Asked Questions about pod-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a print-on-demand niche before launching products?

Niche validation analyzes Etsy competition levels and Google Trends scores to determine market viability. This Skill applies those metrics against defined thresholds to produce a GO or SKIP decision with confidence scoring, helping you avoid investing in unviable niches.

What metrics should I use to assess POD niche viability?

Key validation metrics include Etsy listing counts (competition indicator), 12-month Google Trends scores with directional trend analysis, and brand alignment fit. The Skill combines these into a deterministic scoring system that flags niches as GO or SKIP with a confidence value.

How do I decide whether to enter a niche or pivot to another?

Input your niche name, Etsy listing count, and Google Trends score. The Skill returns a GO or SKIP recommendation with confidence level, brand assignment suggestions, identified sub-niches, and detailed reasoning to support your decision.

What happens when niche validation confidence is low?

When confidence falls below 0.75, the decision escalates to a review queue for manual assessment. This safeguard ensures borderline niches receive expert evaluation before you commit design and inventory resources.

Can I identify sub-niches and brand positioning from market data?

Yes. Beyond GO/SKIP decisions, the Skill suggests appropriate brand assignments and identifies potential sub-niches based on competition patterns and trend analysis, enabling strategic product line development.

Does niche validation work across different platforms like Etsy?

This Skill uses Etsy listing data and Google Trends as validation signals specific to that marketplace ecosystem. Results reflect POD market dynamics on Etsy; applicability to other sales channels depends on their competitive structure.