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Idea Check

Pre-build reality check. Scans GitHub, HN, npm, PyPI, and Stack Overflow for existing competitors before you build. Use when starting a new project, evaluating a side project idea, or doing a build-vs-buy decision.

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Idea Reality Check

When to use

  • Starting a new project or side project
  • Evaluating whether to build or buy
  • Researching competitors before a sprint
  • Validating a feature idea before implementation

Instructions

  1. Ask the user for a natural-language description of their idea
  2. Call the idea_check MCP tool with the idea text
  3. Use depth="quick" for fast checks (GitHub + HN), depth="deep" for comprehensive analysis (all 5 sources)
  4. Present the reality_signal score (0-100) and interpret it:
    • 0-30: Low competition — green light to build
    • 31-60: Moderate competition — differentiation needed
    • 61-80: High competition — find a niche or pivot
    • 81-100: Very high competition — consider contributing to existing projects instead
  5. List the top 3 competitors with star counts and descriptions
  6. Share the pivot_hints for actionable next steps

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