competitive-research
Use when the user asks to research a competitor, map a market, analyze a category, or produce a competitive brief. Trigger phrases: 'research competitors of X', 'who competes with Y', 'market analysis for Z', 'competitive intelligence on [brand/space]', 'analyze this market', 'who are the main players in [category]', 'build a brief before my call', 'I need to understand this space'. Also triggers when preparing a proposal, positioning exercise, content strategy, or client pitch that requires knowing the competitive landscape.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/atefiqbal/competitive-researchWhat This Skill Does
The competitive-research skill transforms OpenClaw into a market intelligence analyst. It is designed to identify, categorize, and synthesize data about your business landscape. By leveraging web search and extraction tools, it produces structured briefs that distinguish between verified facts, observable market positioning, and logical inferences. Whether you need a quick landscape overview or a comprehensive competitive deep dive, this skill standardizes the research process into a repeatable, high-quality output.
Installation
You can install this skill directly via the OpenClaw CLI by running the following command:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/atefiqbal/competitive-research
Ensure your OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE environment variable is set if you intend to use the Deep Dive mode, which saves comprehensive reports directly to your local file system for future reference.
Use Cases
- Strategic Planning: Prepare for executive meetings by mapping the competitive ecosystem.
- Content & Positioning: Audit how competitors describe their value proposition to refine your own messaging.
- Sales Enablement: Generate battle cards or briefing documents before high-stakes client pitches.
- Market Analysis: Identify category leaders, challengers, and emerging threats based on objective data from review platforms like G2, Capterra, and Reddit.
Example Prompts
- "Research the direct competitors for my CRM software and compare their pricing models."
- "Perform a deep dive market analysis on the headless CMS category; identify top players and their primary value propositions."
- "I have a client pitch tomorrow for a fintech app; build a competitive brief detailing who they are up against and how they can differentiate."
Tips & Limitations
- Mode Selection: Use Quick Scan for rapid insights (5-8 sources). Reserve Deep Dive (15+ sources) for critical projects requiring extensive evidence. If the prompt is ambiguous, the skill will ask for clarification.
- Transparency: The skill explicitly marks claims. If a website blocks access, the tool will rely on metadata rather than hallucinating content.
- Scope: This skill does not access private financial data, internal roadmaps, or gated content. It operates strictly within public domain search results.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-atefiqbal-competitive-research": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, file-write