competitive-research-brieflisted

# Competitive Research Brief ## Purpose Turn scattered competitor notes into a grounded research brief for product, sales, or strategy. ## Fit - Use when competitor material needs to become evidence-backed positioning or roadmap input. - Do not use when the task requires live market claims that have not been sourced or dated. ## Inputs - Competitor notes, pages, screenshots, feature lists, pricing notes, or sales feedback. - Target market, customer segment, and current product positioning if available. - Claims that need verification. ## Workflow 1. Separate observed facts from interpretation. 2. Identify competitor strengths, gaps, target users, and likely positioning. 3. Compare only features or claims supported by evidence. 4. Highlight risks for sales, roadmap, or messaging. 5. Create a watchlist for claims that need follow-up. ## Output Produce Markdown with: - Research Snapshot - Competitor Positioning - Feature And Claim Comparison - Product Gaps - Strategic Risks - Watchlist - Open Questions ## Validation - Every strong claim has evidence or is marked unverified. - Pricing and availability are dated when possible. - The brief avoids hype and attack language. - Gaps distinguish customer impact from internal preference. - Watch items are actionable.