Skill: tktk-ai/reddit-pain-finder (version 1.0.0)

--- name: reddit-pain-finder description: Mine Reddit for real user pain points, product complaints, and unmet needs. Identify micro-SaaS opportunities, content gaps, and service demands by analyzing subreddit conversations at scale. Perfect for founders, product builders, and content marketers. metadata: version: 1.0.0 author: TKDigital category: Research & Analysis tags: [reddit, market research, pain points, saas ideas, product research, competitive intelligence, content gaps] --- # Reddit Pain Finder Mine Reddit conversations to discover real pain points, product gaps, and business opportunities. ## What It Does 1. **Pain Point Extraction** — Scans subreddits for complaints, frustrations, and "I wish there was..." posts 2. **Opportunity Scoring** — Rates each pain point by frequency, intensity, and monetization potential 3. **Competitor Gap Analysis** — Identifies where existing solutions fall short (based on user complaints) 4. **Content Gap Discovery** — Finds questions asked repeatedly with no good answers 5. **Trend Detection** — Spots emerging problems before they become mainstream ## Usage ### Find Pain Points in a Niche ``` Search Reddit for pain points in the [NICHE] space. Subreddits to scan: r/[sub1], r/[sub2], r/[sub3] Timeframe: Last 6 months Minimum engagement: 10+ upvotes or 5+ comments For each pain point found: 1. The problem (in the user's own words) 2. Frequency (how often it's mentioned) 3. Intensity (mild annoyance vs hair-on-fire) 4. Existing solutions mentioned (and why they fail) 5. Monetization angle (product, service, or content opportunity) 6. Sample quotes from real posts Rank by opportunity score (frequency × intensity × monetization potential). ``` ### Validate a Product Idea ``` I'm building [PRODUCT IDEA]. Search Reddit for: 1. People complaining about this exact problem 2. Existing solutions they've tried (and why they switched/quit) 3. Feature requests that match my planned features 4. Price sensitivity signals (what they're willing to pay) 5. Objections I should address in marketing Subreddits: r/[relevant subs] Give me a GO / MAYBE / NO-GO recommendation with evidence. ``` ### Find Content Ideas ``` What questions are asked repeatedly in r/[SUBREDDIT] that have no definitive answer? For each question: 1. The question (paraphrased) 2. How many times it's been asked (estimate) 3. Quality of existing answers (good/mediocre/bad) 4. Content format that would best answer it (blog/video/tool/course) 5. SEO potential (would people Google this?) Give me 20 content ideas ranked by potential traffic. ``` ### Competitive Intelligence ``` What do Reddit users say about [COMPETITOR PRODUCT]? Find: 1. Top 5 complaints (with quotes) 2. Top 5 praised features 3. Common reasons for churning 4. Feature requests they ignore 5. Alternative products users mention 6. Price complaints or comparisons Subreddits: r/[relevant subs] ``` ## Output Format ``` # Reddit Pain Finder Report — [Niche/Topic] ## Top Pain Points (Ranked by Opportunity Score) ### 1. [Pain Point Title] — Score: [X/30] - **Frequency**: [X/10] — Mentioned [N] times across [subreddits] - **Intensity**: [X/10] — [mild frustration / significant problem / hair-on-fire] - **Monetization**: [X/10] — [product / service / content / tool] - **Summary**: [2-3 sentences] - **User Quotes**: > "[Exact quote from Reddit post]" — r/[subreddit], [upvotes] upvotes > "[Another quote]" — r/[subreddit] - **Existing Solutions**: [What's available and why it fails] - **Opportunity**: [Specific product/service/content that would solve this] - **Estimated Market**: [Who would pay for this and how much] ### 2. [Next Pain Point] ... ## Content Gaps [Questions with no good answers] ## Emerging Trends [Problems gaining momentum] ## Recommendations [Top 3 actionable next steps] ``` ## Best Practices - Target subreddits with 50K-500K members (large enough for data, small enough for niche specificity) - Focus on posts with 10+ upvotes (social proof of shared pain) - Look for "I've tried everything" posts — these indicate strong willingness to pay - Cross-reference pain points across 3+ subreddits for validation - Pay attention to comment sections — the real insights are in replies - Combine with `saas-idea-validator` for full opportunity assessment ## References - `references/high-value-subreddits.md` — Curated list of business-opportunity-rich subreddits - `references/scoring-rubric.md` — Detailed explanation of opportunity scoring

path: README.md
content: # Reddit Pain Finder — ClawHub Skill

> Mine Reddit for real user pain points, product gaps, and business opportunities. Turn conversations into revenue.

## Why This Skill?

The best business ideas come from real problems. Reddit is the world's largest focus group — 52M+ daily users complaining about products, wishing for solutions, and revealing exactly what they'd pay for.

Manual Reddit research takes hours. This skill automates pain point extraction, scores opportunities, and delivers actionable reports.

## Quick Start

```bash
clawhub install reddit-pain-finder
```

Then:
```
Find the top 10 pain points in r/SaaS, r/startups, and r/smallbusiness. Score each by frequency, intensity, and monetization potential.
```

## Use Cases

- **Founders**: Validate ideas before building
- **Product teams**: Find features users actually want
- **Content marketers**: Discover questions nobody's answered well
- **Agencies**: Research client industries fast
- **Indie hackers**: Find micro-SaaS opportunities

## Features

| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Pain Point Mining | Extract complaints and "I wish" posts |
| Opportunity Scoring | Rate by frequency × intensity × monetization |
| Competitor Intel | What users hate about existing solutions |
| Content Gaps | Unanswered questions = traffic opportunities |
| Trend Detection | Spot emerging problems early |
| Validation | GO/MAYBE/NO-GO recommendations with evidence |

## Author

**TKDigital** — AI automation for revenue  
Built with OpenClaw | [clawhub.com](https://clawhub.com)


path: references/high-value-subreddits.md
content: # High-Value Subreddits for Business Opportunity Research

## SaaS & Software
- r/SaaS (180K) — SaaS founders, product discussions
- r/microsaas (35K) — Micro-SaaS builders, idea validation
- r/startups (1.2M) — General startup ecosystem
- r/indiehackers (50K) — Bootstrapped builders
- r/EntrepreneurRideAlong (160K) — Building in public

## Marketing & Sales
- r/marketing (600K) — General marketing pain points
- r/digital_marketing (200K) — Digital marketing tools/tactics
- r/SEO (300K) — SEO pain points and tool complaints
- r/PPC (80K) — Paid advertising challenges
- r/emailmarketing (50K) — Email tool complaints and needs
- r/socialmedia (400K) — Social media management pain

## Freelancing & Agency
- r/freelance (300K) — Freelancer problems
- r/Upwork (100K) — Upwork-specific issues
- r/copywriting (150K) — Copywriting tools and needs
- r/graphic_design (800K) — Design tool pain points
- r/webdev (1.5M) — Developer tool needs

## E-Commerce
- r/ecommerce (200K) — General e-commerce pain
- r/shopify (200K) — Shopify-specific complaints
- r/dropship (100K) — Dropshipping challenges
- r/FulfillmentByAmazon (120K) — Amazon seller needs

## Small Business
- r/smallbusiness (500K) — General SMB problems
- r/Bookkeeping (50K) — Accounting pain points
- r/legaladvice (2M+) — Legal tool needs
- r/realestate (600K) — Real estate tech needs

## AI & Automation
- r/artificial (800K) — AI tool discussions
- r/ChatGPT (5M+) — ChatGPT complaints and wishes
- r/LocalLLaMA (300K) — Self-hosted AI needs
- r/automation (100K) — Automation tool gaps

## Personal Finance / Productivity
- r/personalfinance (17M) — Finance tool complaints
- r/productivity (1.5M) — Productivity tool needs
- r/ADHD (1.5M) — Accessibility and UX needs
- r/GetMotivated (20M) — Self-improvement tools

## Research Tips
- Sort by "Top" (past month/year) for validated pain points
- Search "[tool name] alternative" for competitor gaps
- Search "I wish" or "frustrated" for direct pain signals
- Check comment sections — the real gold is in replies


path: references/scoring-rubric.md
content: # Opportunity Scoring Rubric

## Score: Frequency × Intensity × Monetization (Max 30)

### Frequency (1-10): How often is this pain mentioned?

| Score | Criteria |
|-------|----------|
| 9-10 | Daily posts across multiple subreddits |
| 7-8 | Weekly mentions, multiple threads with 50+ upvotes |
| 5-6 | Monthly mentions, several threads with engagement |
| 3-4 | Occasional mentions, a few dedicated threads |
| 1-2 | Rare, isolated complaints |

### Intensity (1-10): How painful is this problem?

| Score | Criteria |
|-------|----------|
| 9-10 | "Hair on fire" — users describe significant financial loss, hours wasted daily, or critical workflow breakdowns |
| 7-8 | Strong frustration — users actively seeking alternatives, willing to switch tools, multiple paragraph rants |
| 5-6 | Moderate pain — users complain but tolerate it, some workarounds exist |
| 3-4 | Mild annoyance — "it would be nice if..." language, not urgent |
| 1-2 | Minor inconvenience — mentioned in passing, not a priority |

### Monetization Potential (1-10): Can you make money solving this?

| Score | Criteria |
|-------|----------|
| 9-10 | Users explicitly say they'd pay, existing paid solutions exist but fail, B2B with clear ROI |
| 7-8 | Willingness to pay implied, competitor pricing validates the market, professional use case |
| 5-6 | Mixed signals — some would pay, free alternatives partially solve it |
| 3-4 | Low willingness to pay — consumer problem, expectation of free solutions |
| 1-2 | No clear monetization — community/hobby problem, no existing paid market |

## Opportunity Tiers

| Combined Score | Tier | Action |
|---------------|------|--------|
| 24-30 | 🔴 Hot Opportunity | Build this. Validated demand with clear revenue path. |
| 18-23 | 🟡 Strong Potential | Worth exploring. Needs more validation or differentiation. |
| 12-17 | 🔵 Maybe | Interesting but risky. Consider as content topic first. |
| 1-11 | ⚪ Skip | Not worth building for. Move on. |

## Bonus Signals (Add 1-3 points)
- "+1" if users mention specific dollar amounts they'd pay
- "+1" if the pain point is growing (more mentions recently than 6 months ago)
- "+1" if existing solutions have negative reviews/high churn signals
- "+1" if the pain spans multiple user segments (not just one niche)


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