# Niche Validator

> Scrapes Reddit/forums to find "complaint clusters" and scores niche viability.

- Skill: `majiayu000/niche-validator` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/niche-validator`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/niche-validator/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/niche-validator

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# Niche Validator

This skill validates a business idea by analyzing market pain points and complaint clusters.

## Input Variables
- [NICHE_IDEA] (The initial product or market idea)

## The Protocol
1.  **Complaint Cluster Discovery**: Search online communities (Reddit, Forums) for specific phrases like "I hate when...", "Why does X always...", "worst part about X".
2.  **Pain Point Analysis**: Categorize the complaints into themes.
3.  **Viability Scoring**: Score the niche on:
    - **Pain Intensity**: How much does it hurt? (1-10)
    - **Purchasing Power**: Does this audience spend money? (1-10)
    - **Market Size**: Is the audience reachable? (1-10)
    - **Competition Gap**: Is there an obvious lack of good solutions? (1-10)
4.  **Verdict**: Go / No-Go recommendation.

## Output Instructions
Render into `templates/niche-viability-report.md`.


## Integration & Technical Specs

### API Specification
- **ID**: `niche-validator`
- **Path**: `skills/niche-validator/templates/niche-viability-report.md`
- **Context**: Part of *Strategy & Management*

### Data Flow
- **Input**: Derived from project context and upstream skills.
- **Output**: Generates `niche-viability-report.md`.

### CLI Usage
```bash
bun scripts/cli.ts activate niche-validator
```