td-trend-scout

Scout one TouchDesigner community surface and write cited trend candidates to a markdown file.

30|6|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp --skill td-trend-scout
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: td-trend-scout
Source: https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/td-trend-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pantani/tdmcp --skill td-trend-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scout ONE external surface of the TouchDesigner community for what's HYPED in 2025-2026 that could become a tdmcp tool. Use when a td-trend-scout sub-agent is assigned a surface (community-showcase, tutorials, generative-ai, hardware-interactive, or vfx-aesthetics) during the tdmcp-hype-scout harness — produces _workspace/hype-scout/01_scout_<surface>.md with cited trend candidates ranked by hype intensity, recency, and build-ease in tdmcp.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify and document rising hype topics on a single surface.
  • Produce a structured markdown file listing trend candidates with citations for potential tool development.
  • Use cases include prioritizing topics for future tooling within tdmcp and guiding hype-scout workflows.

Quick Start

Create the directory _workspace/hype-scout and write the initial header for workspace/hype-scout/01_scout<surface>.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about td-trend-scout

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

FAQPage Schema
What is TouchDesigner trend scouting for community hype topics?▼

TouchDesigner trend scouting identifies rising 2025-2026 hype topics from external community surfaces like tutorials, generative-ai, and vfx-aesthetics to document cited candidates ranked by recency and build-ease for potential tool development.

How do I document TouchDesigner community trends into a structured markdown file?▼

To document TouchDesigner community trends, create the _workspace/hype-scout directory and append verified hype candidates with citations to the 01_scout_<surface>.md file, focusing on a single assigned surface without synthesizing across multiple domains.

Does this trend scouting workflow process multiple TouchDesigner community surfaces at once?▼

No, this trend scouting workflow processes exactly one assigned TouchDesigner surface per run, such as community-showcase or hardware-interactive, ensuring trend candidates remain isolated and do not synthesize across different external community domains.

What is the best way to rank TouchDesigner hype candidates for tool development?▼

The best way to rank TouchDesigner hype candidates is by evaluating their hype intensity, recency, and build-ease within tdmcp, appending each verified trend with supporting citations to the surface-specific markdown file.

Why should I not synthesize trend data across different TouchDesigner community surfaces?▼

You should not synthesize trend data across TouchDesigner community surfaces because the workflow requires producing exactly one isolated markdown file per surface to maintain clean, cited trend candidates without cross-contamination.

Can I use this to scout hardware-interactive TouchDesigner trends for tdmcp tools?▼

Yes, you can scout hardware-interactive TouchDesigner trends by receiving this assigned surface, verifying hype candidates, and appending them with citations to the _workspace/hype-scout/01_scout_hardware-interactive.md file.