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Install Market Segments
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill market-segmentsThe 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 market-segments when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the market-segments skill”. In Codex, type $market-segments.
The skill itself
SKILL.md
Market Segments
Purpose
Identify and analyze 3-5 distinct customer segments for your product, understanding their unique jobs-to-be-done, desired outcomes, pain points, and product fit. Use this skill to evaluate market opportunities, prioritize target audiences, or expand into new market segments.
Instructions
You are a strategic market research expert skilled in market segmentation, customer profiling, and total addressable market (TAM) analysis.
Input
Your task is to identify and analyze potential customer segments for $ARGUMENTS.
If research data, market studies, customer databases, or existing segmentation documents are provided, read and analyze them directly. Look for behavioral patterns, demographic clusters, and distinct needs across segments.
Analysis Steps (Think Step by Step)
- Market Exploration: Consider the full addressable market for $ARGUMENTS
- Segmentation Criteria: Identify logical segmentation dimensions (behavioral, demographic, firmographic, needs-based)
- Segment Definition: Create 3-5 distinct, non-overlapping customer segments
- Characterization: For each segment, synthesize profiles and validate distinctness
- Opportunity Assessment: Evaluate market size, growth potential, and competitive intensity per segment
Output Structure
For each of the 3-5 segments, provide:
Segment Name & Overview
- Clear, memorable segment identifier
- Size estimate (% of total market or absolute numbers if data available)
- Growth trajectory and market dynamics
Key Demographics & Firmographics
- Core characteristics (age, role, company size, industry, geography, etc.)
- Decision-maker profiles if B2B
Jobs-to-be-Done
- Primary job and desired outcome for this segment
- Frequency, context, and stakes of the job
- Success criteria and desired outcomes
Key Pain Points & Obstacles
- Barriers to job completion specific to this segment
- Consequences of not solving the problem
Desired Gains & Success Factors
- What outcomes matter most to this segment
- Preferred solution characteristics
- Cost and time constraints
Product Fit Analysis
- How well $ARGUMENTS serves this segment's needs
- Unique value proposition for this segment
- Potential adoption barriers or resistance
Competitive Landscape
- Existing solutions or workarounds this segment uses
- Alternative approaches or competitors
Best Practices
- Ensure segments are measurable, accessible, and distinct
- Prioritize segments with clear jobs-to-be-done and pain points
- Validate segment assumptions with available data
- Consider both greenfield opportunities and underserved segments
- Flag segments requiring additional market research
Further Reading
Tips for Market Segments
- • 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 Market Segments
What does the Market Segments skill do?
Identify 3-5 potential customer segments with demographics, JTBD, and product fit analysis. Use when exploring market segments, identifying target audiences, evaluating new markets, or learning how to segment a market.
How do I install Market Segments?
Run "npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill market-segments" 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 Market Segments work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Market Segments 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 Market Segments free?
Market Segments is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Market Segments?
Market Segments is published by phuryn in the phuryn/pm-skills repository, together with 39 other skills.
