temporal-cycle-detection

Detect recurring cycles and determine current phase with leading indicators.

212|23|Updated May 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity --skill temporal-cycle-detection
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Skill: temporal-cycle-detection
Source: https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity/tree/main/skills/temporal-cycle-detection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity --skill temporal-cycle-detection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify which recurring cycle a situation matches and determine where you are within that cycle so you can choose actions that are timely rather than premature or overdue.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cycle matching across common frameworks: Technology hype cycle, product adoption curve, business/economic cycle, organizational change cycle, competitive cycle, and market cycle.
  • Position mapping for decision-making: Converts observations about momentum, signals, and missing indicators into an explicit phase and “early/mid/late” placement.
  • Divergence detection for better prediction: Highlights what differs from the typical pattern, treating divergences as the most important signals for what happens next.
  • Use case: When a team asks “what cycle are we in?” for an adoption, hype, competitive, or organizational change situation, the Skill outputs a structured cycle match with expected next steps and practical implications.

Quick Start

Run temporal-cycle-detection on your situation by describing what is happening now and what changed over the past period, then ask it where the pattern suggests you are in the cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about temporal-cycle-detection

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

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How do I identify what hype cycle or adoption phase a product is currently in?

Detecting your current cycle phase requires mapping observed momentum and market signals against a recurring curve. By comparing current events to typical pattern progressions, you determine your exact early, mid, or late stage placement for timely strategic decisions.

When do I need cycle detection for organizational change or competitive dynamics?

You need cycle detection for organizational change when a team asks what cycle is happening or where they are in the curve. It is essential for adoption, hype, competitive, and market behavior scenarios to ensure actions are timely rather than premature or overdue.

How do I determine expected next phase leading indicators for business or economic shifts?

Determining expected next phase leading indicators involves analyzing your current position in a business or economic cycle and identifying expected momentum shifts. The process outputs specific leading indicators that signal the transition into the next sequential curve phase.

What is divergence detection in pattern cycle analysis and why does it matter?

Divergence detection in pattern cycle analysis highlights what differs from the typical expected progression. It treats these deviations as the most important signals for what happens next, providing implications and predictions based on the specific divergence from the standard curve.

Can I use cycle matching for market behavior without relying on historical data?

Cycle matching for market behavior relies on describing what is happening now and what changed over the past period. It converts these current observations and missing indicators into an explicit phase placement rather than requiring deep historical datasets to function.

Limitations of using strategic timing and phase positioning for product adoption decisions?

A limitation of strategic timing and phase positioning is that it relies on matching current observations to recurring frameworks. If the situation lacks clear momentum signals or diverges too far from known patterns like the product adoption curve, the phase prediction accuracy decreases.