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skillNiche Guardby stackbrief

/niche-check

Scan all articles and the idea bank for niche compliance. Flags anything that doesn't belong on an AI coding tools site. Returns PASS or FLAG per item.

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Usage

/niche-check

No arguments. Scans all content automatically.

What it does

  1. Reads every article in content/articles/ and checks whether the topic is on-niche for an AI coding tools site
  2. Reads every unlabeled idea in content/ideas.md and applies the same check
  3. Returns a table with PASS or FLAG per item
  4. For flagged items: explains why and suggests either a pivot angle or removal

The niche definition

In scope: AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, etc.), MCPs, skills/agents/workflows, vibe coding, AI app builders (Lovable, Bolt, Replit), deployment tools used with AI-built apps, guides for using these tools as a beginner.

Out of scope: General programming tutorials, non-AI developer tools, hardware, broad tech news, personal productivity apps, marketing tools, design tools not directly used in AI coding workflows.

Output format

| Article / Idea | Result | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| cursor-vs-claude-code-beginners | PASS | Direct AI coding tool comparison |
| best-mechanical-keyboards-2026 | FLAG | Off-niche — no AI coding connection |

Ends with a count: X flagged, Y passed.

Part of the Niche Guard agent

Scans all articles and the idea bank for niche compliance. Flags content that doesn't belong on an AI coding tools site before it gets published.

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