Research
by anilcancakir
Comprehensive business research for market analysis, competitor intelligence, trend detection, and idea validation. Triggers on research requests, market sizing questions, competitor analysis needs, idea validation, TAM/SAM/SOM calculations, SWOT analysis, and timing assessments. Use when building business cases, evaluating opportunities, or validating product ideas.
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name: research description: Comprehensive business research for market analysis, competitor intelligence, trend detection, and idea validation. Triggers on research requests, market sizing questions, competitor analysis needs, idea validation, TAM/SAM/SOM calculations, SWOT analysis, and timing assessments. Use when building business cases, evaluating opportunities, or validating product ideas.
Business Research Skill
Comprehensive research framework for market analysis, competitor intelligence, trend detection, and idea validation.
When to Use
- Market sizing and TAM/SAM/SOM calculation
- Competitor landscape analysis
- Trend identification and timing assessment
- Business idea validation
- SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analysis
- Investment/opportunity evaluation
Research Modes
Quick Research (~15-20 minutes)
High-level overview with key metrics. Use for initial screening.
Standard Research (~30-45 minutes)
Detailed market and competitor analysis. Use for informed decisions.
Deep Research (~60+ minutes)
Comprehensive validation with all frameworks. Use for critical decisions.
Available Agents
Delegate complex analysis to specialized agents:
| Agent | Model | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
market-researcher |
Opus | TAM/SAM/SOM, Porter's Five Forces, industry analysis |
idea-validator |
Opus | Business idea validation, scoring frameworks |
trend-analyzer |
Sonnet | Timing assessment, signal detection, trend mapping |
Research Workflow
1. Scope Definition
Define research boundaries before starting:
- Industry/market segment
- Geographic scope
- Time horizon
- Key questions to answer
2. Data Collection
Gather information from multiple sources:
- Industry reports and statistics
- Competitor websites and materials
- News and press releases
- Social signals and discussions
3. Framework Application
Apply appropriate analysis frameworks. See references/research-frameworks.md for details.
4. Synthesis
Connect findings into actionable insights:
- Key opportunities identified
- Risks and concerns
- Recommendations with rationale
5. Output Generation
Generate structured reports. See references/analysis-templates.md for formats.
Output Location
Reports are saved to: .claude/research/[topic]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md
Quick Reference
Market Sizing Formula
TAM = Total industry size
SAM = TAM × Addressable segment %
SOM = SAM × Realistic capture %
Idea Validation Score
Score = (Problem-Solution × 0.25) + (Market × 0.20) +
(Competitive × 0.20) + (Founder × 0.20) + (Execution × 0.15)
Timing Verdicts
| Verdict | Score | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 8-10 | Optimal entry window |
| Good | 6-7 | Favorable timing |
| Neutral | 4-5 | Mixed signals |
| Poor | 1-3 | Unfavorable timing |
Supporting References
- Research Frameworks - Detailed methodology
- Competitor Analysis Workflow - Step-by-step guide
- Data Sources - Where to find information
- Analysis Templates - Report formats
Tech Stack Context
This skill understands your tech stack for relevant analysis:
- Laravel: API/full-stack PHP market trends
- Flutter: Cross-platform mobile/desktop opportunities
- Vue2/Nuxt.js v2: Legacy modernization context
- Vue3: Modern frontend ecosystem
- TailwindCSS: Utility-first CSS adoption
- Alpine.js: Lightweight JavaScript alternatives
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