Trend Researcher

Analyze market data to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
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Skill: Trend Researcher
Source: https://github.com/jc180105/.opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/product-trend-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jc180105/.opencode --skill trend-researcher-jc180105

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Market teams often struggle to identify and act on early signals of change, leading to missed opportunities and reactive roadmaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Research: Industry analysis, competitive intelligence, and market sizing to inform strategy.
  • Trend Analysis: Signal detection, lifecycle mapping, forecasting, and scenario planning.
  • Data Sources: Social media trends, search analytics, surveys, patent filings, and investment flows.
  • Use Cases: Guiding product roadmaps, prioritizing features, and validating bets with data-driven insights.

Quick Start

Summarize the top 3 emerging trends for the next 6–12 months and draft a strategic recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trend Researcher

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

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How do I conduct market research to identify emerging trends for product strategy?

Market research for product strategy analyzes industry data, competitive intelligence, and market sizing to detect emerging trends. It applies quantitative and qualitative methods across social media, search analytics, and patent filings to produce actionable roadmap recommendations.

What is the best way to use competitive intelligence for feature prioritization?

Competitive intelligence for feature prioritization benchmarks market signals against your roadmap. By analyzing investment flows and competitor movements, it validates strategic bets with data-driven insights to prioritize features that align with emerging market opportunities.

How do I detect early market signals before building a product roadmap?

Early signal detection for product roadmaps involves mapping market lifecycles and forecasting scenarios. It aggregates data from social media trends, surveys, and search analytics to identify shifts, preventing reactive roadmaps and missed growth opportunities.

Can I use market sizing for strategic planning across different industries?

Market sizing supports strategic planning across industries by quantifying potential growth. It uses a structured research framework to analyze investment flows and patent filings, producing actionable recommendations for roadmap prioritization regardless of industry context.

How does trend analysis work for guiding product roadmaps?

Trend analysis for product roadmaps detects market signals, maps lifecycle stages, and forecasts scenarios. It synthesizes quantitative data from search analytics and qualitative survey inputs to generate strategic recommendations that guide product direction.

When do I need scenario planning for product strategy?

Scenario planning for product strategy is needed when validating bets with data-driven insights. It maps potential market shifts identified through signal detection and investment flow analysis to prepare proactive roadmap prioritization and avoid reactive planning.