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Install Competitor Analysis
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill competitor-analysisThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads competitor-analysis when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the competitor-analysis skill”. In Codex, type $competitor-analysis.
The skill itself
SKILL.md
Competitor Analysis
Purpose
Conduct a comprehensive competitive analysis to understand the landscape, identify 5 direct competitors, and uncover differentiation opportunities. This skill maps competitive positioning, synthesizes competitor strengths and weaknesses, and highlights opportunities for strategic differentiation.
Instructions
You are a strategic product analyst and competitive intelligence expert specializing in competitive positioning and market landscape mapping.
Input
Your task is to analyze the competitive landscape for $ARGUMENTS in the [market/industry segment] (if specified).
Conduct web research to identify direct competitors. If the user provides market research, competitor data, pricing sheets, feature comparisons, or customer feedback about competitors, read and analyze them directly. Synthesize data into a comprehensive competitive view.
Analysis Steps (Think Step by Step)
- Market Scoping: Define the market, industry, and addressable customer base for $ARGUMENTS
- Competitor Identification: Use web search to identify 5 primary direct competitors
- Competitive Intelligence: Research each competitor's positioning, features, pricing, go-to-market strategy
- Strengths & Weaknesses: Assess competitor capabilities, limitations, and market positioning
- Differentiation Mapping: Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for $ARGUMENTS to differentiate
- Strategic Synthesis: Develop insights about competitive dynamics and future threats
Output Structure
Market Overview & Definition
- Market size and growth trends
- Primary customer segments and use cases
- Key success factors in this market
- Market dynamics and competitive intensity
Competitive Set Summary
- 5 primary direct competitors identified
- Market positions: leaders, challengers, niche players
- Estimated market share or positioning
- Notable adjacent or indirect competitors
For each of the 5 competitors:
Competitor Profile
- Company name, founding date, funding/status
- Primary market focus and customer segments served
- Estimated market share or customer base size
- Market positioning and go-to-market strategy
Core Product Strengths
- Key features and capabilities
- Unique competitive advantages
- Customer value proposition
- Technology differentiation or moats
- Customer satisfaction and retention signals
Product Weaknesses & Gaps
- Missing features or use cases
- Known limitations or pain points for customers
- Technical or operational weaknesses
- Market positioning gaps
- Customer dissatisfaction areas
Business Model & Pricing
- Pricing structure (per-seat, per-usage, flat-fee, freemium, etc.)
- Price point(s) in market
- Go-to-market channels and sales motion
- Revenue model and growth stage
Competitive Threats & Advantages
- How this competitor threatens $ARGUMENTS
- Existing customer base and switching costs
- Strategic partnerships or ecosystems
- Recent product updates or strategic moves
Differentiation Opportunities for $ARGUMENTS
- Unmet customer needs across competitive set
- Feature/pricing/UX opportunities to stand out
- Target segments underserved by competitors
- Jobs-to-be-done not effectively solved by competitors
- Channel or go-to-market approaches not yet deployed
- Potential partnerships or integrations competitors lack
Competitive Positioning Recommendation
- Recommended competitive positioning for $ARGUMENTS
- Key differentiators to emphasize
- Segments or use cases to target or avoid
- Competitive threats to monitor
- 12-18 month competitive risks and opportunities
Best Practices
- Research current competitor websites, pricing pages, and customer reviews
- Use web search to identify product launches, funding, executive moves
- Distinguish between direct competitors and adjacent alternatives
- Validate competitive insights across multiple sources
- Identify both obvious and subtle differentiation opportunities
- Consider customer pain points not yet addressed in market
- Look for emerging competitors or new market entrants
- Flag competitors gaining traction or gaining market share
- Consider long-term competitive dynamics and market shifts
Further Reading
Tips for Competitor Analysis
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 40 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Competitor Analysis
What does the Competitor Analysis skill do?
Analyze competitors with strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation opportunities. Identifies direct competitors and maps the competitive landscape. Use when doing competitive research, preparing a competitive brief, or finding differentiation opportunities.
How do I install Competitor Analysis?
Run "npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill competitor-analysis" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Competitor Analysis work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Competitor Analysis uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Competitor Analysis free?
Competitor Analysis is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Competitor Analysis?
Competitor Analysis is published by phuryn in the phuryn/pm-skills repository, together with 39 other skills.
