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trend-scout

Scans market trends and competitor activity across Product Hunt, GitHub Trending, and HackerNews.

82|23|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#market trends#competitor analysis#emerging technology#hacker news#product hunt#community sentiment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rune-kit/rune --skill trend-scout-rune-kit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trend-scout
Source: https://github.com/Rune-kit/rune/tree/main/skills/trend-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rune-kit/rune --skill trend-scout-rune-kit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides crucial market intelligence by scanning for emerging trends, competitor activities, and community sentiment across various online platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Trend Analysis: Identifies current and future trends related to a specific topic or market segment.
  • Competitor Monitoring: Tracks competitor activities, features, and pricing.
  • Community Sentiment Gauging: Assesses public perception and discussion around a topic on platforms like Reddit, HackerNews, and social media.
  • Use Case: A product manager can use this skill to understand the competitive landscape and emerging technologies in the "AI coding assistants" market before planning a new feature.

Quick Start

Scan market trends for "AI coding assistants" focusing on competitors and emerging technology.

Frequently Asked Questions about trend-scout

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track competitor activity and emerging technology trends?▼

You can monitor competitor activity by scanning Product Hunt, GitHub Trending, HackerNews, and social platforms to analyze competitor offerings, technology adoption, and community sentiment for a specific market topic.

What is the best way to gauge community sentiment around a new product segment?▼

The best way to gauge community sentiment is by scanning public perception and discussions across HackerNews, Reddit, and social media platforms to assess how users react to specific topics or emerging technologies.

Can I analyze market trends for a specific topic using Product Hunt and HackerNews?▼

Yes, you can analyze market trends for a specific topic by scanning Product Hunt and HackerNews to identify current patterns, track competitor features, and retrieve structured market intelligence using WebSearch.

Does this market intelligence tool require any specific API keys or data sources to start?▼

No specific API keys or data sources are required to start. The Skill relies solely on WebSearch to retrieve and analyze data from public platforms like GitHub Trending and social media without external dependencies.

How do I monitor competitor offerings and technology adoption across social platforms?▼

You monitor competitor offerings and technology adoption by inputting a target topic, which triggers a WebSearch scan across GitHub Trending, Product Hunt, and social platforms to extract structured market intelligence on competitor features.

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