How do I install the Ord Scan skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add georgeqle/ord-scan-2 in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Ord Scan skill do?

Scan for OSS tool opportunities from npm gaps, GitHub trends, and developer pain points It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Ord Scan safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Ord Scan?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Ord Scan free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Ord Scan?

GeorgeQLe (@georgeqle) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Ord Scan by georgeqle — Agent Skill

Name: Ord Scan
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: GeorgeQLe

File contents

ORD Scan

Invoke as /ord-scan.

Rapid opportunity scanner for open-source developer tools. Identifies gaps in the npm ecosystem, trending developer pain points, and CLI/library opportunities.

Process

Gather signals: Scan for opportunities across:
- npm packages with high download counts but poor DX, stale maintenance, or missing features
- GitHub trending repos and discussions revealing unmet developer needs
- Stack Overflow / Reddit / HN threads where developers complain about tooling gaps
- Build tool, testing, CLI, and workflow automation gaps
- Wrapper/adapter opportunities (bridging two popular tools that don't talk to each other)
Filter for ORD fit: Each candidate must pass:
- Buildable and publishable in 1-3 days
- Clear value proposition explainable in one sentence
- npm namespace likely available (or scoped package viable)
- No heavy runtime dependencies or complex native bindings
- Solves a real, recurring developer pain point (not a toy)
Produce brief: For each viable candidate (aim for 2-5), output:
- One-line concept
- Problem it solves (the pain point)
- Why it doesn't exist yet (or why existing solutions fall short)
- Build estimate (hours)
- Distribution: npm, GitHub, dev community channels
- Monetization potential (none / sponsorware / freemium CLI / premium features)
Rank and recommend: Order candidates by (developer pain × feasibility × ecosystem gap size) and highlight the top pick.

Output

A ranked list of 2-5 OSS tool candidates with lightweight briefs. End with:

**Top pick:** <concept name>
**Next work:** validate top pick feasibility and namespace
**Recommended next command:** /ord-align

Constraints

Do not produce full idea-scope-brief depth — keep each candidate to a few lines.
Do not begin implementation or scaffolding.
Do not run paid API calls or external account actions.
If $ARGUMENTS specifies a domain or constraint (e.g., "CLI tools" or "testing"), narrow the scan.

Default Shipping Contract

Follow the shared shipping contract convention.

---name: ord-scan-2description: Scan for OSS tool opportunities from npm gaps, GitHub trends, and developer pain points--- # ORD Scan Invoke as `/ord-scan`. Rapid opportunity scanner for open-source developer tools. Identifies gaps in the npm ecosystem, trending developer pain points, and CLI/library opportunities. ## Process 1. **Gather signals:** Scan for opportunities across: - npm packages with high download counts but poor DX, stale maintenance, or missing features - GitHub trending repos and discussions revealing unmet developer needs - Stack Overflow / Reddit / HN threads where developers complain about tooling gaps - Build tool, testing, CLI, and workflow automation gaps - Wrapper/adapter opportunities (bridging two popular tools that don't talk to each other) 2. **Filter for ORD fit:** Each candidate must pass: - Buildable and publishable in 1-3 days - Clear value proposition explainable in one sentence - npm namespace likely available (or scoped package viable) - No heavy runtime dependencies or complex native bindings - Solves a real, recurring developer pain point (not a toy) 3. **Produce brief:** For each viable candidate (aim for 2-5), output: - One-line concept - Problem it solves (the pain point) - Why it doesn't exist yet (or why existing solutions fall short) - Build estimate (hours) - Distribution: npm, GitHub, dev community channels - Monetization potential (none / sponsorware / freemium CLI / premium features) 4. **Rank and recommend:** Order candidates by (developer pain × feasibility × ecosystem gap size) and highlight the top pick. ## Output A ranked list of 2-5 OSS tool candidates with lightweight briefs. End with: ```md **Top pick:** <concept name> **Next work:** validate top pick feasibility and namespace **Recommended next command:** /ord-align ``` ## Constraints - Do not produce full idea-scope-brief depth — keep each candidate to a few lines. - Do not begin implementation or scaffolding. - Do not run paid API calls or external account actions. - If `$ARGUMENTS` specifies a domain or constraint (e.g., "CLI tools" or "testing"), narrow the scan. ## Default Shipping Contract Follow the shared shipping contract convention.

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