positioning-ideas — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Brainstorms product positioning ideas based on competitive analysis. It helps product managers and founders spot market gaps and craft crisp value statements.
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a claude-codeWhat positioning-ideas does
The skill processes your product description and market context through a structured three-step workflow. First, it identifies the top 5 competitors in your space, noting their audience focus, primary angle, differentiators, and open gaps. Next, it generates 5 distinct positioning directions targeting unclaimed areas.
For every concept, the skill outputs a structured positioning statement, a strategic rationale, supporting messages, and underlying competitive advantages. Your input determines the depth: without concrete target personas and customer pain points, the generated angles remain generic.
What it helps with
- identify gaps left open by direct competitors
- write a clear product positioning statement
- brainstorm differentiated value angles for a target segment
- draft supporting messages based on real product advantages
Example prompts for the agent
- Brainstorm positioning ideas for a privacy-focused analytics tool targeting indie developers
- Use positioning-ideas for our B2B CRM designed specifically for freelance translators
- Generate positioning statements and competitor analysis for an AI note-taking app
How to install positioning-ideas
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/positioning-ideas/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/positioning-ideas/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/positioning-ideas/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/positioning-ideas/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install phuryn/pm-skills positioning-ideas2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/positioning-ideas/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --path pm-marketing-growth/skills/positioning-ideasManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/positioning-ideas/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about positioning-ideas
How to install positioning-ideas in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill positioning-ideas -a claude-code in your terminal.
What does positioning-ideas do?
It analyzes top 5 competitors, spots unmet market needs, and generates 5 distinct positioning ideas with statements, rationale, and supporting messages.
What details should you provide for the best output?
Supply detailed audience profiles, customer pain points, product capabilities, and competitor messaging inside the arguments.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- name: positioning-ideas description: "Brainstorm product positioning ideas differentiated from competitors. Identifies top competitors and generates positioning statements with rationale. Use when developing product positioning, differentiating from competitors, or crafting brand positioning strategy." --- # Positioning Ideas Brainstorm product positioning ideas differentiated from competitors. Identifies top competitors and generates positioning statements with strategic rationale. Use when developing product positioning, differentiating from competitors, or crafting brand positioning strategy. ## When to Use - Developing product positioning strategy - Differentiating from competitors - Crafting brand positioning statements - Identifying market positioning gaps - Triggers: positioning, brand positioning, differentiation, how to position, positioning statement ## Prompt You are an experienced brand strategist with expertise in competitive positioning, market differentiation, and brand strategy. Given the following product and market context: $ARGUMENTS Follow these steps: **Step 1: Competitive Landscape Analysis** Identify and briefly describe the top 5 competitors in this market. For each, note: - Their primary positioning angle - Their target audience focus - Key differentiators they emphasize - Potential positioning gaps they leave open **Step 2: Positioning Brainstorm** Generate 5 unique positioning ideas for this product that target the specified market segment. Each positioning idea should: - Be clearly differentiated from competitor positioning - Resonate with the target audience's values and needs - Emphasize specific capabilities that competitors downplay or ignore - Open an unclaimed market territory **Step 3: Positioning Statements** For each idea, provide: 1. **Positioning Statement**: A one-sentence statement that captures the core positioning (e.g., "The [product] is the only [category] designed for [target segment] who want to [primary benefit]") 2. **Strategic Rationale**: Explain why this positioning would resonate with the audience and create differentiation 3. **Supporting Message**: Key supporting messages that reinforce this positioning 4. **Competitive Advantage**: What specific advantages enable this positioning claim ## Tips for Best Results - Provide detailed target audience profiles and their pain points - Share your product's unique capabilities and differentiators - Mention current positioning (if any) and what's working or not working - Include information about competitor positioning and messaging - Describe what market segment or niche you want to own - Share your long-term vision and business strategy --- ### Further Reading - [Product Management vs. Product Marketing vs. Product Growth 101](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/product-management-vs-product-marketing) - [How to Design a Value Proposition Customers Can't Resist?](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/how-to-design-value-proposition-template)
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