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Comprehensive industry research skill providing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices for analyzing industry trends, key companies, market dynamics,…
Industry Research Skill
A comprehensive skill for conducting deep industry research across multiple sectors including consumer, technology, healthcare, and finance industries.
Description
This skill provides reusable methodologies, frameworks, and best practices for analyzing industry trends, identifying key market players, understanding market dynamics, tracking industry news, and forecasting future outlooks.
Core Research Areas
1. Industry Trends Analysis
Current market trends and growth patterns
Emerging technologies and innovations
Consumer behavior shifts
Regulatory and policy changes
Market disruptions and transformations
2. Key Companies & Market Leaders
Market leaders and their market share
Notable players and emerging competitors
Competitive positioning
Company performance metrics
Strategic initiatives and investments
3. Market Dynamics
Market size and growth rates
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Market segmentation
Pricing trends
Supply chain dynamics
4. Industry News & Developments
Recent industry news and events
Regulatory changes and compliance updates
Major mergers and acquisitions
Product launches and innovations
Industry conferences and announcements
5. Future Outlook
Emerging trends and opportunities
Market predictions and forecasts
Technology disruptions on the horizon
Regulatory changes expected
Investment and growth opportunities
Research Methodology
Phase 1: Source Identification
Industry-Specific News Sources
Identify top industry publications
Track industry trade publications
Monitor industry association websites
Follow industry analysts and thought leaders
Market Data Sources
Financial data platforms (Yahoo Finance, Finviz)
Market research reports (Gartner, Statista, industry reports)
Government data sources
Industry databases
Company Information Sources
Company websites and investor relations
Financial filings and reports
Industry databases (Crunchbase, PitchBook)
News aggregators
Phase 2: Data Collection
Browser Automation Workflow
Navigate to each source using Playwright MCP servers
Capture screenshots for visual analysis
Extract structured data from pages
Verify data accuracy against screenshots
Screenshot Analysis
Always capture screenshots before extraction
Use Read tool to visually analyze screenshots
Extract only what is visible in screenshots
Verify extracted data matches screenshot content
Phase 3: Analysis & Synthesis
Trend Identification
Group related information by theme
Identify patterns across multiple sources
Distinguish between trends and isolated events
Note confidence levels based on source diversity
Market Analysis
Compile market size and growth data
Compare metrics across companies
Identify market leaders and their positions
Analyze competitive dynamics
Insight Generation
Synthesize information into actionable insights
Connect trends to market implications
Identify opportunities and threats
Provide forward-looking analysis
Industry-Specific Frameworks
Consumer Industry Framework
Focus Areas: Retail performance, e-commerce growth, consumer spending, brand analysis
Key Metrics: Same-store sales, online vs. offline growth, consumer sentiment, brand value
Sources: Retail Dive, Consumer Reports, NRF, Statista consumer data
Technology Industry Framework
Focus Areas: Innovation trends, market leaders, sector performance, emerging technologies
Key Metrics: Market share, R&D spending, patent activity, adoption rates
Sources: TechCrunch, The Verge, Ars Technica, Gartner reports
Healthcare Industry Framework
Focus Areas: Healthcare trends, regulatory changes, biotech developments, market dynamics
Key Metrics: FDA approvals, clinical trial results, market size, growth rates
Sources: STAT News, Fierce Healthcare, Healthcare Dive, industry reports
Finance Industry Framework
Focus Areas: Banking trends, fintech innovation, regulatory changes, market performance
Key Metrics: Assets under management, loan growth, fintech adoption, regulatory compliance
Sources: American Banker, Financial Times banking, Fintech News, industry reports
Best Practices
Data Quality Standards
✅ All data should be current (latest available)
✅ Verify data against multiple sources when possible
✅ Extract only what is visible in screenshots
✅ Note data recency and source reliability
✅ Distinguish between facts and opinions
Research Workflow
Start Broad: Begin with industry overview and major trends
Narrow Focus: Drill down into specific companies and metrics
Cross-Reference: Verify information across multiple sources
Synthesize: Combine insights into coherent analysis
Document: Save all screenshots and raw data for reference
Source Evaluation
Primary Sources: Company websites, financial filings, official reports
Secondary Sources: News articles, industry publications, analyst reports
Tertiary Sources: Aggregators, summaries, third-party analysis
Reliability: Prioritize primary sources, cross-check secondary sources
Output Structure
All research outputs follow this directory structure:
outputs/
└── <agent_name>/
└── <customer_name>/
├── reports/ # Final markdown research reports
├── scripts/ # Generated research code
├── raw/ # JSON/CSV data files
└── screenshots/ # PNG screenshots of sources
Report Template
## [Industry] Research Report
**Generated:** [Date/Time]
**Research Period:** [Date range]
**Sources Analyzed:** [List of sources]
---
### Executive Summary
[2-3 paragraph overview of key findings]
---
### Industry Trends
[Current trends with analysis and sources]
---
### Key Companies & Market Leaders
[Top companies with market position and analysis]
---
### Market Dynamics
[Market size, growth rates, key metrics with sources]
---
### Recent Developments
[Industry news and events with dates and sources]
---
### Future Outlook
[Emerging trends, predictions, and opportunities]
---
### Source Attribution
[List of all sources and URLs used]
Code Examples
Basic Industry Research Workflow
import asyncio
from playwright.async_api import async_playwright
async def research_industry_trends(industry_sources):
"""
Research industry trends from multiple sources.
Args:
industry_sources (list): List of URLs to research
Returns:
dict: Research findings organized by source
"""
findings = {}
async with async_playwright() as p:
browser = await p.chromium.launch()
page = await browser.new_page(viewport={"width": 1920, "height": 1080})
for source_url in industry_sources:
try:
# Navigate and capture
await page.goto(source_url, wait_until="domcontentloaded", timeout=120000)
await page.screenshot(path=f"screenshot_{source_url.replace('/', '_')}.png", full_page=True)
# Extract data (implement based on page structure)
# ... extraction logic ...
findings[source_url] = extracted_data
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error researching {source_url}: {e}")
await browser.close()
return findings
Market Data Extraction
async def extract_market_metrics(page, selector_mapping):
"""
Extract market metrics from a financial data page.
Args:
page: Playwright page object
selector_mapping (dict): Mapping of metric names to CSS selectors
Returns:
dict: Extracted metrics
"""
metrics = {}
for metric_name, selector in selector_mapping.items():
try:
element = await page.query_selector(selector)
if element:
text = await element.inner_text()
metrics[metric_name] = text.strip()
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error extracting {metric_name}: {e}")
return metrics
Common Research Tasks
1. Industry Trend Analysis
Identify recurring themes across multiple sources
Track trend evolution over time
Distinguish between fads and lasting trends
Analyze trend drivers and implications
2. Competitive Landscape Mapping
Identify market leaders and their positions
Map competitive relationships
Analyze market share distribution
Identify emerging competitors
3. Market Size Estimation
Gather market size data from multiple sources
Compare estimates across sources
Note methodology differences
Provide range estimates when sources differ
4. Regulatory Impact Assessment
Track regulatory changes and proposals
Assess impact on industry players
Identify compliance requirements
Forecast regulatory trends
Integration with Agents
This skill is designed to be used by specialized industry researcher agents:
consumer_researcher.md - Consumer/retail industry
tech_researcher.md - Technology industry
healthcare_researcher.md - Healthcare/biotech industry
finance_researcher.md - Finance/banking industry
Each agent applies this skill's methodologies to their specific industry domain.
Dependencies
Playwright for browser automation
Screenshot capture capabilities
Visual analysis tools (Read tool)
Data extraction and processing capabilities
Performance Notes
Research multiple sources in parallel when possible
Cache screenshots for reference
Save raw data for future analysis
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