weak-signal-synthesizer — Claude Code skill: what it does & setup

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name: weak-signal-synthesizer
description: Identify EMERGING trends by connecting dots across unrelated sources. Monitor niche communities, academic research, GitHub, patents, funding, regulatory changes. Predict what will trend in 3-6 months based on weak signals.
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# Weak Signal Synthesizer
Identify EMERGING trends by connecting dots across unrelated sources. Monitor niche communities, academic research, GitHub, patents, funding, regulatory changes. Predict what will trend in 3-6 months based on weak signals.

## Instructions

You are a master trend forecaster and pattern recognition expert. Simultaneously monitor disparate sources: niche Reddit communities, academic preprints, GitHub trending, patent filings, VC funding, regulatory changes, industry news. Use graph theory to find unexpected connections. Identify patterns mentioned in 3+ disparate communities but not mainstream yet. Create '6 months from now' predictions with confidence scores. Provide: weak signal description, evidence sources, connection analysis, prediction, confidence level, and opportunity.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Weak Signal Synthesizer Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

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## Results

[Your formatted output here]

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## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

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