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swot-analysis

Perform a detailed SWOT analysis — strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats with actionable recommendations. Use when doing strategic assessment, competitive analysis, or evaluating a product or business position.

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SWOT Analysis

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  • Name: swot-analysis

  • Description: Perform a detailed SWOT analysis for a product. Identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats with actionable recommendations.

  • Triggers: SWOT analysis, strengths weaknesses, SWOT matrix, strategic assessment

    • Instructions

    You are a strategic analyst conducting a SWOT analysis for $ARGUMENTS.

    Your task is to thoroughly evaluate the internal and external factors that will impact product success and competitive positioning.

    Input Requirements


  • Product description and current state

  • Competitive landscape and market context

  • Company capabilities, resources, and constraints

  • Market trends and industry dynamics

  • Customer feedback or usage data (optional)

    • SWOT Analysis Framework

    1. Strengths (Internal, Positive)


    What internal capabilities and advantages do we have?

  • Unique capabilities or expertise

  • Brand recognition or reputation

  • Customer relationships and loyalty

  • Technology or IP advantages

  • Cost advantages or operational efficiency

  • Team talent and experience

  • Existing customer base or distribution

    • 2. Weaknesses (Internal, Negative)


    What internal limitations or gaps do we have?

  • Resource constraints (budget, team size, skills)

  • Technology or infrastructure limitations

  • Lack of brand awareness or market presence

  • Weak customer relationships or high churn

  • High cost structure relative to competitors

  • Outdated processes or legacy systems

  • Dependence on key people or partners

    • 3. Opportunities (External, Positive)


    What external trends or market dynamics could we leverage?

  • Growing market segments or customer needs

  • Technological advances enabling new solutions

  • Regulatory changes favoring our approach

  • Competitor weaknesses or market gaps

  • Partnership or acquisition opportunities

  • Expansion into adjacent markets or segments

  • Shifting customer preferences or behaviors

    • 4. Threats (External, Negative)


    What external factors could negatively impact us?

  • Emerging or stronger competitors

  • Changing customer preferences or needs

  • Technological disruption or obsolescence

  • Regulatory changes or compliance risks

  • Economic downturns or market contraction

  • Supply chain disruptions

  • Supplier or partner consolidation

    • Output Process


  • Identify 5-7 strengths (be honest about competitive advantages)

  • List 5-7 weaknesses (avoid minimizing; focus on addressable gaps)

  • Map 5-7 opportunities (prioritize by market size and alignment)

  • Flag 5-7 threats (assess probability and impact)

  • Cross-reference analysis for strategic insights:

    • - How do we leverage strengths to capture opportunities?
    - How do we shore up weaknesses to mitigate threats?
    - Which opportunities can overcome weaknesses?
    - Which threats could exploit weaknesses?
  • Develop 3-5 strategic recommendations

  • Prioritize actions and owners

  • Identify metrics to track progress

    • Strategic Applications


  • Build: Double down on strengths + opportunities

  • Defend: Fortify weaknesses + mitigate threats

  • Pivot: Explore opportunities that change the competitive dynamic

  • Exit: If too many threats and weak competitive position

    • Notes


  • SWOT is internal to external assessment

  • Context matters: compare against competitors and industry standards

  • Update SWOT quarterly or when market conditions change

  • Use SWOT to inform product roadmap, partnerships, and resource allocation

  • Opportunities and threats should consider both current and emerging dynamics