# Analyzing Source Project

> Assess a source project's technical capabilities. Reads `config/sources.md` and produces a structured capability profile. Use to start the GTM pipeline or evaluate technical differentiators (Phase 0).

- Skill: `qte77/analyzing-source-project` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add qte77/analyzing-source-project`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/qte77/analyzing-source-project/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: qte77 (https://skillmd.com/u/qte77)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/qte77/analyzing-source-project

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# Analyzing Source Project (Phase 0)

**Target**: $ARGUMENTS

Phase 0 of the GTM pipeline. Produces a technical capability profile of the
source project that feeds Phase 1B (researching-market).

## Mode Awareness

Read `config/mode.md` before starting:
- `concise` — Bullet summaries, 3-5 points per section
- `detailed` — Full narrative with evidence and code references
- `conservative` — Focus on proven, documented capabilities
- `ambitious` — Highlight unrealized potential and extension opportunities

## Inputs

- `config/sources.md` — Source projects to analyze
- `config/comments_research.md` — Research constraints and focus areas
- `config/mode.md` — Style and approach settings

## Workflow

1. **Identify source projects** from `config/sources.md`
2. **Clone or fetch** the repository if a URL is provided (use WebFetch for public repos)
3. **Assess architecture** — Directory structure, module boundaries, design patterns
4. **Inventory tech stack** — Languages, frameworks, dependencies, infrastructure hints
5. **Extract differentiators** — What does this project do unusually well?
6. **Identify limitations** — Scalability ceilings, missing features, tech debt signals
7. **Rate capabilities** — Score each capability area (1-5) with rationale
8. **Validate against criteria** — Check `config/validation_criteria.md` Phase 0 gates

## Output

Write to `results/phase-0/`:

### `capability-profile.md`

```
# Source Project Capability Profile

## Project: [name]

## Architecture Summary
[Overview of system design and key components]

## Tech Stack
- Language: [language + version]
- Framework: [framework]
- Key dependencies: [list]

## Differentiating Capabilities
1. [Capability] — Score: [1-5] — Evidence: [file/feature reference]
2. ...

## Limitations and Risks
- [Limitation] — Impact: [High/Medium/Low]

## GTM-Relevant Technical Signals
[How technical characteristics translate to market positioning opportunities]
```

## Rules

- Ground every capability claim in observable code or documentation evidence
- Distinguish between current state and aspirational/roadmap features
- Limitations are as important as strengths for honest PMF assessment
- Cross-reference with `config/comments_research.md` scope constraints