purple-cow-audit

Score product remarkability across seven dimensions and generate a promotion recommendation.

595|191|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Affitor/affiliate-skills --skill purple-cow-audit
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Skill: purple-cow-audit
Source: https://github.com/Affitor/affiliate-skills/tree/main/skills/research/purple-cow-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Affitor/affiliate-skills --skill purple-cow-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Score product remarkability 1-10 to decide if it's worth promoting. This quality gate helps affiliate marketers avoid promoting underwhelming products and ensures only genuinely remarkable options are prioritized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Score dimensions across 7 factors (Uniqueness, Quality, Story, Word of Mouth, Design, Problem Fit, Trust) and compute a composite score.
  • Generate a promotion decision: PROMOTE, PROMOTE WITH ANGLE, CAUTION, or SKIP based on the score.
  • Identify remarkable angles and flag red flags to guide content strategy and partner selection.
  • Provide a structured output suitable for workflow chaining into other skills (e.g., affiliate-program-search, grand-slam-offer, viral-post-writer).

Quick Start

Supply the product name and URL, then run the audit to obtain a promotion recommendation and a remarkability score.

Frequently Asked Questions about purple-cow-audit

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

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How do I score product remarkability for affiliate marketing promotion?

Score product remarkability by auditing seven dimensions: Uniqueness, Quality, Story, Word of Mouth, Design, Problem Fit, and Trust. Supply the product name and URL to generate a composite 1-10 score and a promotion recommendation.

What is a purple cow audit and when do I need it for affiliate programs?

A purple cow audit evaluates whether a product is genuinely remarkable before promoting it. Use it during the research and discovery phase when evaluating affiliate programs to avoid spending resources on underwhelming products.

How do I decide which affiliate products to promote based on remarkability?

Decide which affiliate products to promote by computing a composite remarkability score across seven factors. The audit generates a promotion decision of PROMOTE, PROMOTE WITH ANGLE, CAUTION, or SKIP based on the resulting score.

Can I get a structured promotion recommendation output for workflow automation?

Yes, the audit produces a structured YAML/JSON-like output containing the composite score, recommendation, notable angles, red flags, and optional alternatives for scores below 6, suitable for chaining into other marketing skills.

What are the limitations of using a remarkability score for affiliate promotion?

A remarkability score limits promotion decisions to seven product-centric dimensions and may not capture market saturation or affiliate commission structures. Products scoring below 6 receive caution flags and alternative suggestions rather than outright promotion paths.

What's the best way to identify a promotional angle for a product audit?

The best way to identify a promotional angle is to run the audit across the seven remarkability dimensions. It highlights notable angles and red flags from the product's unique story, design, and problem fit to guide your content strategy.