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social-research

Analyze sentiment and trends across Reddit, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Hacker News.

3|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#content strategy#competitive intelligence#market research#sentiment analysis#social listening#trend research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Deorbiting/Gary --skill social-research-deorbiting
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: social-research
Source: https://github.com/Deorbiting/Gary/tree/main/src/skills/social-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Deorbiting/Gary --skill social-research-deorbiting

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of understanding public opinion, identifying emerging trends, and gathering competitive intelligence by systematically researching topics across various social media platforms and the web.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Research: Gathers insights from Reddit, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Hacker News, and the general web.
  • Sentiment Analysis: Surfaces what people are actually discussing, recommending, and debating.
  • Trend Identification: Helps identify emerging topics and content opportunities.
  • Use Case: A product manager wants to understand the current sentiment around a new feature category. They can use this skill to see what users are saying on Reddit and X, what kind of content is popular on YouTube, and identify any emerging trends or competitor mentions.

Quick Start

Research what people are saying about sustainable fashion on Reddit and X.

Frequently Asked Questions about social-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct social listening across multiple platforms like Reddit and X?▼

Social listening across Reddit and X systematically queries and analyzes platform content to identify public sentiment, trending topics, and user recommendations. It synthesizes actionable marketing intelligence with verifiable sources.

What is social sentiment analysis and how does it work for trend research?▼

Social sentiment analysis identifies what people are discussing, recommending, and debating across platforms. Trend research queries content on YouTube and TikTok to spot emerging topics and content opportunities for marketing intelligence.

Can I gather competitive intelligence from Hacker News and YouTube using social research?▼

You can gather competitive intelligence from Hacker News and YouTube. The Skill identifies competitor mentions and analyzes content popularity across these platforms to provide cross-platform research insights with verifiable sources.

Does this social research Skill require web search and content fetching capabilities?▼

Yes, this social research Skill requires web search and content fetching capabilities to systematically query multiple online platforms. These capabilities are essential to synthesize actionable marketing intelligence with verifiable sources.

What is the best way to identify emerging trends on TikTok and Reddit?▼

The best way to identify emerging trends on TikTok and Reddit is through cross-platform research that systematically queries and analyzes content. This approach surfaces trending topics, user recommendations, and competitive insights for content strategy.

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