td-trend-scout

Scout one TouchDesigner community surface and write cited trend candidates to a markdown file.

30|6|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp --skill td-trend-scout
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Skill: td-trend-scout
Source: https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/td-trend-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp --skill td-trend-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scout ONE external surface of the TouchDesigner community for what's HYPED in 2025-2026 that could become a tdmcp tool. Use when a td-trend-scout sub-agent is assigned a surface (community-showcase, tutorials, generative-ai, hardware-interactive, or vfx-aesthetics) during the tdmcp-hype-scout harness — produces _workspace/hype-scout/01_scout_<surface>.md with cited trend candidates ranked by hype intensity, recency, and build-ease in tdmcp.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify and document rising hype topics on a single surface.
  • Produce a structured markdown file listing trend candidates with citations for potential tool development.
  • Use cases include prioritizing topics for future tooling within tdmcp and guiding hype-scout workflows.

Quick Start

Create the directory _workspace/hype-scout and write the initial header for workspace/hype-scout/01_scout<surface>.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about td-trend-scout

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

FAQPage Schema
What is TouchDesigner trend scouting for community hype topics?

TouchDesigner trend scouting identifies rising 2025-2026 hype topics from external community surfaces like tutorials, generative-ai, and vfx-aesthetics to document cited candidates ranked by recency and build-ease for potential tool development.

How do I document TouchDesigner community trends into a structured markdown file?

To document TouchDesigner community trends, create the _workspace/hype-scout directory and append verified hype candidates with citations to the 01_scout_<surface>.md file, focusing on a single assigned surface without synthesizing across multiple domains.

Does this trend scouting workflow process multiple TouchDesigner community surfaces at once?

No, this trend scouting workflow processes exactly one assigned TouchDesigner surface per run, such as community-showcase or hardware-interactive, ensuring trend candidates remain isolated and do not synthesize across different external community domains.

What is the best way to rank TouchDesigner hype candidates for tool development?

The best way to rank TouchDesigner hype candidates is by evaluating their hype intensity, recency, and build-ease within tdmcp, appending each verified trend with supporting citations to the surface-specific markdown file.

Why should I not synthesize trend data across different TouchDesigner community surfaces?

You should not synthesize trend data across TouchDesigner community surfaces because the workflow requires producing exactly one isolated markdown file per surface to maintain clean, cited trend candidates without cross-contamination.

Can I use this to scout hardware-interactive TouchDesigner trends for tdmcp tools?

Yes, you can scout hardware-interactive TouchDesigner trends by receiving this assigned surface, verifying hype candidates, and appending them with citations to the _workspace/hype-scout/01_scout_hardware-interactive.md file.