skills/niche-research/SKILL.md

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name: niche-research
description: Research timely stories, discussions, releases, and questions in a niche and turn them into content opportunities. Use when the user asks what is happening this week, what to post about now, recent niche trends, or current topic research.
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# Niche Research

## Freshness is mandatory

When current web access is available, search the web and verify publication dates and event dates. Prefer primary sources and high-quality reporting. Use community sources to understand reactions, not as the only proof for factual claims.

If current web access is not available, do not fabricate a current trend report. Ask for sources or produce a research plan instead.

## Research window

Default to the last 7 days when the user says this week or recent. Adjust to the user's requested window.

## Find

- product or platform changes
- credible data releases
- strong practitioner debates
- recurring audience questions
- notable case studies
- regulatory or policy changes relevant to the niche
- unusual examples that illustrate a broader pattern

## Output

Return up to 20 items with:
- what happened
- exact date
- why it matters to the target audience
- content angle
- source quality note

Then rank the top 5 for immediate use.

Do not confuse article publish date with the date the underlying event happened.