pod-research

Analyze Etsy and Google Trends data to produce GO or SKIP niche decisions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thebird-create/MOM --skill pod-research
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Skill: pod-research
Source: https://github.com/thebird-create/MOM/tree/main/.claude/skills/pod-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thebird-create/MOM --skill pod-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Eliminates the guesswork and manual effort involved in researching and validating Print-on-Demand (POD) niches. This Skill provides a deterministic GO/SKIP decision based on market data, saving you time and reducing the risk of investing in unviable product ideas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Validation: Analyzes key metrics like Etsy listing counts and Google Trends scores to assess niche viability and competition.
  • Deterministic Decisions: Provides a clear "GO" or "SKIP" recommendation with a confidence score, ensuring consistent and objective decision-making.
  • Brand Alignment: Suggests appropriate brand assignments (e.g., LWF, Touge) and identifies potential sub-niches for strategic product development.
  • Use Case: Before committing to new designs or product lines, use this Skill to quickly determine if a niche like "indoor plant care" has sufficient demand and manageable competition, receiving a clear recommendation to proceed or pivot.

Quick Start

Validate the niche "vintage sci-fi posters" with an Etsy listing count of 35000 and a Google Trends score of 0.65.

Frequently Asked Questions about pod-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a print-on-demand niche before launching products?▼

Niche validation analyzes Etsy competition levels and Google Trends scores to determine market viability. This Skill applies those metrics against defined thresholds to produce a GO or SKIP decision with confidence scoring, helping you avoid investing in unviable niches.

What metrics should I use to assess POD niche viability?▼

Key validation metrics include Etsy listing counts (competition indicator), 12-month Google Trends scores with directional trend analysis, and brand alignment fit. The Skill combines these into a deterministic scoring system that flags niches as GO or SKIP with a confidence value.

How do I decide whether to enter a niche or pivot to another?▼

Input your niche name, Etsy listing count, and Google Trends score. The Skill returns a GO or SKIP recommendation with confidence level, brand assignment suggestions, identified sub-niches, and detailed reasoning to support your decision.

What happens when niche validation confidence is low?▼

When confidence falls below 0.75, the decision escalates to a review queue for manual assessment. This safeguard ensures borderline niches receive expert evaluation before you commit design and inventory resources.

Can I identify sub-niches and brand positioning from market data?▼

Yes. Beyond GO/SKIP decisions, the Skill suggests appropriate brand assignments and identifies potential sub-niches based on competition patterns and trend analysis, enabling strategic product line development.

Does niche validation work across different platforms like Etsy?▼

This Skill uses Etsy listing data and Google Trends as validation signals specific to that marketplace ecosystem. Results reflect POD market dynamics on Etsy; applicability to other sales channels depends on their competitive structure.