Research competitors — both websites and tools/methodologies. Covers design inspiration, content structure, UX patterns (website mode) AND structured tool audits, feature comparison, relevance scoring, extraction for skill improvement (methodology mode). No paid services needed.
Competitor analysis for design inspiration, content structure, and UX patterns. Uses web_search and browser — no paid services needed.
# Competitor Research
Two modes: **Website Mode** (design/UX research for a build) and **Methodology Mode** (tool/approach research for skill improvement).
## When to Use
### Website Mode
Use in Step 1 (Plan) of the **website-pipeline** when you need to understand what good looks like in a specific industry or niche. Also use when:
- The user says "make it look professional like [competitor]" or "I want it to stand out"
- You're entering an unfamiliar industry and need UX research
- The user