web-researcher

Research competitors, market data, and technical patterns for PRD context.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/turbobeest/squawk --skill web-researcher-turbobeest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: web-researcher
Source: https://github.com/turbobeest/squawk/tree/main/.claude/skills/web-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/turbobeest/squawk --skill web-researcher-turbobeest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solves?

This Skill eliminates blind spots in early-stage planning by using live web search to automatically research competitors, technical patterns, and market data. It enriches your Product Requirements Document (PRD) with real-world context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Competitor Analysis: Discovers competing products, their features, pricing, and differentiators.
  • Technical Pattern Research: Finds implementation approaches, libraries, and best practices for specific capabilities.
  • Market Intelligence: Gathers data on market size, growth trends, and underserved segments.
  • Use Case: You're ideating a new project management tool. This Skill researches 5 competitors, analyzes trends like "AI automation," and identifies a gap in tools for "solo developers," which you can use to differentiate your PRD.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to "research competitors for note-taking apps" or "find technical patterns for real-time collaboration."

Frequently Asked Questions about web-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research competitors for my product idea?

Web research automates competitor discovery by searching for competing products, their features, pricing, and market positioning. This Skill gathers that data automatically and structures it into findings you can use to differentiate your product roadmap.

Can I use web search to find technical patterns for a feature I'm building?

Yes. Technical pattern research finds implementation approaches, libraries, and best practices for specific capabilities. This Skill searches the web and compiles structured findings to inform your technical design decisions.

What's the best way to gather market intelligence for a PRD?

Market research collects data on market size, growth trends, and underserved segments. This Skill conducts live web searches and saves structured findings to a JSON file, feeding real-world context directly into your product requirements.

How does this Skill structure research findings?

Web research generates structured findings saved to .research/findings.json, organizing competitor data, technical patterns, and market intelligence in a format ready to reference in product planning documents.

Do I need to set up anything before running web research?

No setup required. Trigger the Skill with explicit prompts like 'research competitors for note-taking apps' or 'find technical patterns for real-time collaboration.' It uses Claude Code's built-in web search tools and saves results automatically.