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tdmcp-hype-scout

Scout TouchDesigner hype trends across five surfaces and write a ranked backlog.

30|6|Updated May 25, 2026
Search Tags:#ideation#backlog#touchdesigner#trend-scouting#community-trends#tdmcp
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp --skill tdmcp-hype-scout
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tdmcp-hype-scout
Source: https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/tdmcp-hype-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp --skill tdmcp-hype-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps the TouchDesigner community stay aligned with real-time trends by identifying hype-worthy ideas and converting them into a ready-to-action backlog for tdmcp-pipeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scouting across five surfaces (community-showcase, tutorials, generative-ai, hardware-interactive, vfx-aesthetics) with citations to current trends.
  • Synthesis pipeline that ranks ideas under a default profile (Hype × Build-Ease) and outputs a concrete backlog file at _workspace/hype-scout/HYPE_TOOL_BACKLOG.md.
  • Supports incremental runs and partial re-scouts, with clear handling of missing surfaces and citations to sources.

Quick Start

Run a fresh hype-scout workflow to generate _workspace/hype-scout/HYPE_TOOL_BACKLOG.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about tdmcp-hype-scout

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scout TouchDesigner community trends and prioritize build ideas?▼

To scout TouchDesigner trends, this skill identifies current hype across community showcases, tutorials, generative-ai, hardware-interactive, and vfx-aesthetics, then ranks them into a prioritized build backlog using a Hype × Build-Ease profile.

What is the best way to track hype trends for TouchDesigner projects?▼

Tracking TouchDesigner hype trends requires scouting five specific surfaces and aggregating the findings with at least two citations per entry into a structured markdown backlog file for later synthesis.

Can I use a custom ranking profile instead of the default Hype × Build-Ease for TouchDesigner trends?▼

Yes, you can supply a user-specified ranking profile to evaluate TouchDesigner trends, which overrides the default Hype × Build-Ease profile to prioritize the generated build ideas according to your specific criteria.

Does the hype scouting workflow support partial re-runs for missing TouchDesigner trend surfaces?▼

Yes, the hype scouting workflow supports incremental runs and partial re-scouts, ensuring clear handling of missing surfaces while maintaining citations to sources within the generated markdown files.

How are scouted TouchDesigner ideas structured for later pipeline synthesis?▼

Scouted TouchDesigner ideas are written as individual markdown files into the _workspace/hype-scout/ directory, ensuring each entry includes at least two citations to enable later synthesis into a consolidated backlog.

What surfaces should I monitor for current TouchDesigner generative-ai and vfx-aesthetics trends?▼

You should monitor five surfaces: community-showcase, tutorials, generative-ai, hardware-interactive, and vfx-aesthetics, extracting current TouchDesigner hype trends with citations for a prioritized backlog.

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