About biz-opportunity-scout
biz-opportunity-scout is a quantitative analysis skill for identifying and validating business opportunities. It supports idea assessment, pivots, and business expansion with structured frameworks and decision-oriented reports.
Key features
- 01Assess ideas and business expansion
- 02Calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM
- 03Analyze unit economics
- 04Map competitive positioning
- 05Create pitches and opportunity scores
Use cases
- 01Assess an early-stage concept
- 02Evaluate growth options for an established business
- 03Prepare key figures for an investment pitch
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ buyoung/ skills --skill biz-opportunity-scoutAfter installing, type/biz-opportunity-scoutin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
references/competitive_analysis.mdmarket_sizing.mdpmf_indicators.mdreport_template.mdunit_economics.mdDetails
From the project READMEBiz Opportunity Scout
Capability to identify, analyze, and validate business opportunities through quantitative frameworks.
Analysis Scope
| Scope Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Idea Validation | Early-stage concept viability assessment |
| Idea Pivot/Extension | Existing idea modification or expansion |
| Business Expansion | Established business growth opportunity |
Core Analysis Frameworks
| Framework | Reference | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Market Sizing | market_sizing.md | TAM/SAM/SOM calculation methodology |
| Unit Economics | unit_economics.md | LTV, CAC, Contribution Margin, Payback Period |
| Competitive Analysis | competitive_analysis.md | Market positioning and competitor mapping |
| PMF Indicators | pmf_indicators.md | Product-Market Fit measurement criteria |
Data Collection
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Search | Real-time market data, competitor info, industry trends via web search |
| External Research | Industry reports, public data sources, academic papers |
| User Input | Business-specific assumptions and known metrics |
Note: Use web search actively to gather up-to-date market data, pricing information, and competitor intelligence. Search queries should target specific data points needed for each framework.
Output Specification
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Numeric Report | Quantitative analysis with calculated metrics |
| Investment Pitch | Key figures formatted for investor presentation |
| Go/No-Go Decision | Binary recommendation with supporting rationale |
| Opportunity Scorecard | Composite score/grade across all dimensions |
See report_template.md for HTML output structure and file naming conventions.
Report File Naming
| Option | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Default | report/scout-report_[service-name]_[date].html | report/scout-report_coffee-subscription_2024-01-14.html |
| Custom | User-specified folder and filename | User input |