Trend Monitor Skill

Monitor health topics from Google Trends, Reddit, and YouTube for misinformation.

Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/peterpine83/tools --skill trend-monitor-skill
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Skill: Trend Monitor Skill
Source: https://github.com/peterpine83/tools/tree/main/mdlinx-trends/agent/workspace/skills/trend-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peterpine83/tools --skill trend-monitor-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users stay informed about emerging and trending topics in the medical and health space, with a specific focus on identifying and monitoring health misinformation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Source Monitoring: Gathers data from Google Trends, Reddit, and YouTube to identify trending health topics.
  • Misinformation Detection: Analyzes content for potential health misinformation and viral claims.
  • Cross-Referencing & Validation: Uses an external API (Grok) to validate and expand on identified trends.
  • Official Source Checks: Verifies trends against official health organizations like the CDC, FDA, and WHO.
  • Use Case: A healthcare professional can use this Skill to quickly understand what health topics are gaining traction online and if any associated misinformation needs to be addressed.

Quick Start

Use the Trend Monitor Skill to find out what medical misinformation is currently trending.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trend Monitor Skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track trending health misinformation across social media platforms?

To track trending health misinformation, this Skill monitors Google Trends, Reddit, and YouTube to identify viral medical topics, cross-references findings against the CDC, FDA, and WHO, and generates a ranked report based on velocity and misinformation risk.

What is the best way to monitor medical misinformation on Reddit and YouTube?

The best way to monitor medical misinformation is to use a multi-source approach that gathers data from Reddit and YouTube, validates the claims using an external API, and cross-references them with official health organizations to assess patient impact and misinformation risk.

How does cross-referencing with the CDC, FDA, and WHO improve health trend monitoring?

Cross-referencing with the CDC, FDA, and WHO improves health trend monitoring by validating identified viral claims against official medical guidelines, ensuring that the ranked report of trending topics accurately flags potential health misinformation for healthcare professionals.

Can I use this tool to identify viral health topics before they become widespread?

You can identify viral health topics early because the Skill evaluates cross-platform presence and velocity across Google Trends, Reddit, and YouTube, allowing you to track emerging medical topics and address associated misinformation before it reaches peak traction.

Does health misinformation monitoring require an external API for validation?

Health misinformation monitoring requires an external API for validation to expand on identified trends, cross-reference the data with official sources like the CDC and WHO, and generate an accurate ranked report of trending medical topics and their misinformation risk.

What are the limitations of tracking medical trends across Google Trends, Reddit, and YouTube?

A limitation of tracking medical trends across Google Trends, Reddit, and YouTube is that the ranked report depends on the external API for validation and the official cross-referencing data available from the CDC, FDA, and WHO, which may not capture every emerging health claim.