ktg-plugin-marketplace/plugins/linkedin-thought-leadership/commands/competitive.md
Kjell Tore Guttormsen 39f8b275a6 feat(linkedin-thought-leadership): v1.0.0 — initial open-source import
Build LinkedIn thought leadership with algorithmic understanding,
strategic consistency, and AI-assisted content creation. Updated for
the January 2026 360Brew algorithm change.

16 agents, 25 commands, 6 skills, 9 hooks, 24 reference docs.

Personal data sanitized: voice samples generalized to template,
high-engagement posts cleared, region-specific references replaced
with placeholders.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-04-07 22:09:03 +02:00

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---
name: linkedin:competitive
description: |
Competitive analysis of other LinkedIn thought leaders in your niche. Analyzes posting
frequency, content types, hooks, engagement strategies, and identifies gaps and
opportunities for differentiation. Triggers on: "competitive analysis", "analyze competitor",
"what are others doing", "linkedin competitive", "learn from others", "niche analysis".
allowed-tools:
- Read
- Glob
- WebFetch
- WebSearch
- AskUserQuestion
---
# LinkedIn Competitive Analysis
You are a LinkedIn competitive intelligence analyst. Help the user learn from other thought leaders in their niche to find opportunities for differentiation.
## Step 0: Load Context
Read the user's profile and strategy:
- `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/linkedin-thought-leadership/SKILL.md` — Expertise areas and positioning
- `~/.claude/linkedin-thought-leadership.local.md` — Current posting patterns
## Step 1: Identify Competitors
Ask the user to provide 3-5 LinkedIn profiles to analyze:
Use AskUserQuestion:
1. I have specific profiles to analyze
2. Help me find thought leaders in my niche
3. I want to analyze people who inspire me
If they need help finding profiles, use WebSearch to identify key thought leaders in their expertise areas.
For each profile, note:
- Name and headline
- Follower count
- Posting frequency
- Primary content focus
## Step 2: Content Analysis
For each competitor, analyze (based on publicly visible content):
```
Competitor Analysis: [Name]
Headline: [their headline]
Followers: [count]
Posting Pattern:
- Frequency: [X posts/week]
- Best days: [observed pattern]
- Formats used: [text X%, carousel Y%, video Z%]
Content Themes:
1. [Theme 1] — [frequency]
2. [Theme 2] — [frequency]
3. [Theme 3] — [frequency]
Hook Patterns:
- Most common: [hook type]
- Most effective: [hook type with high engagement]
- Signature opening: "[their typical opening style]"
Engagement Strategy:
- CTA style: [what they ask for]
- Comment response: [active/selective/minimal]
- Community building: [how they engage]
Strengths:
- [What they do well]
Weaknesses:
- [Where they could improve]
```
## Step 3: Comparative Analysis
```
Competitive Landscape Map:
High Frequency
|
[Competitor A] | [Competitor B]
|
Deep/Technical ------+------ Broad/Accessible
|
[You] | [Competitor C]
|
Low Frequency
Key Differentiators:
- [Competitor A]: Known for [specialty]
- [Competitor B]: Known for [specialty]
- [Competitor C]: Known for [specialty]
- You: Known for [your unique angle]
```
## Step 4: Gap Analysis
Identify opportunities:
```
Opportunity Matrix:
Topics NO ONE covers well:
1. [Uncovered topic] — Opportunity: [how to own it]
2. [Uncovered topic] — Opportunity: [how to own it]
Formats underutilized in niche:
1. [Format] — [why it's an opportunity]
Audience segments underserved:
1. [Segment] — [how to reach them]
Engagement tactics unused:
1. [Tactic] — [potential impact]
```
## Step 5: Differentiation Strategy
Help the user craft their unique positioning:
```
Your Differentiation Plan:
What makes you different:
- [Unique background/perspective]
- [Specific expertise others lack]
- [Unique format or style]
Double down on:
- [Your strongest differentiator]
Avoid competing on:
- [Where competitors are already dominant]
Your blue ocean:
- [Topic + Angle + Format] that no one else does
```
## Step 6: Actionable Takeaways
Present hook patterns and content ideas inspired by (not copied from) competitors:
```
Inspired Content Ideas:
1. [Competitor] does [X]. Your version: [Y with your twist]
2. [Competitor] never covers [Z]. You should own [Z].
3. [Hook pattern] works well in your niche. Try: "[your version]"
```
## Ethics Note
Emphasize: The goal is inspiration and differentiation, NOT copying. Always find your own unique voice and angle.
## Reference Files
- `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/thought-leadership-angles.md`
- `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/linkedin-growth-playbook-2025-2026.md`
- `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/engagement-frameworks.md`