E-Commerce Keyword Research

Cross-platform keyword research for e-commerce. Discover high-converting keywords across Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, Google Shopping, TikTok Shop, and Walmart. An...

Security Scan

The skill's description and runtime instructions generally align with an e‑commerce keyword research tool, but there are inconsistencies (an external npx installation command in SKILL.md while the registry lists no install spec, and no declared credentials for many platform integrations) that merit caution before installing or running it.

Purpose & Capability

Name, description, and SKILL.md all describe cross‑platform e‑commerce keyword research (Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, Google Shopping, TikTok Shop, Walmart, etc.). That claimed capability is plausible for an instruction‑only skill using public signals and heuristics. However, the skill advertises integrations with services that commonly require API credentials (Shopify, Amazon, Etsy) yet the registry metadata declares no required environment variables or primary credential — this omission is noteworthy and unexplained.

Instruction Scope

The SKILL.md confines runtime instructions to: collect product/platform/goals from the user, ask a single multi‑choice followup, perform research/analysis using stated frameworks, and return structured output. It does not instruct reading local files, system paths, or unrelated environment variables. However, it is vague about how 'research' is performed (web queries, scraping, third‑party APIs, or an external package), leaving the agent with broad discretion to fetch external data.

Install Mechanism

Registry shows no install spec (instruction‑only), but SKILL.md contains an explicit install line: `npx skills add nexscope-ai/eCommerce-Skills --skill ecommerce-keyword-research -g`. That directs users/agents to fetch and run external code via npx and perform a global install. This is inconsistent with the registry metadata and introduces risk: npx may execute arbitrary remote code, and a global (-g) install modifies system state. The skill package name should be verified (source, integrity, and contents) before running.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials. Given the number of supported platforms (many of which typically require API keys/tokens for reliable data), this is either because the skill relies only on public signals/heuristics or because credentials would be requested at runtime or handled by the external package. The absence of declared credentials reduces transparency and may lead to unexpected prompts for sensitive tokens later.

Persistence & Privilege

The skill does not request always: true and has no OS restrictions or required config paths. As an instruction‑only skill with no install spec in the registry, it does not demand persistent platform privileges. The SKILL.md's suggested global npx install (if followed) would grant the installed package system presence, but that behavior is from the install command, not the registry metadata.

What to consider before installing

This skill looks like a legitimate e‑commerce keyword assistant, but exercise caution before installing or running anything it points to. Specific things to consider: 1) SKILL.md instructs you to run an `npx` command with `-g` (global install) even though the registry lists no install spec—verify the package source (GitHub repo and npm publishing account) and inspect its code before running it. 2) Many supported platforms (Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, etc.) normally require API keys — ask the author how credentials are handled and avoid entering sensitive keys into untrusted prompts. 3) The SKILL.md is vague about how it 'researches' keywords (web scraping vs official APIs); scraping can trigger rate limits or legal restrictions. 4) If you want to try it, prefer a non‑global, sandboxed install (inspect package contents locally) and review the linked GitHub repos (nexscope-ai/*). If you cannot validate the external package, treat the install step as risky and avoid running it.

Cross-platform keyword research for e-commerce. Discover high-converting keywords across Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, Google Shopping, TikTok Shop, and Walmart. Analyzes search volume signals, competition indicators, commercial intent, and long-tail opportunities.

Supported platforms: Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Etsy, eBay, BigCommerce.

Built by Nexscope — your AI assistant for smarter e-commerce decisions.

Install

npx skills add nexscope-ai/eCommerce-Skills --skill ecommerce-keyword-research -g

Usage

Find the best keywords for my bamboo cutting board. I sell on Amazon US and my own Shopify store.

Capabilities

• Cross-platform keyword discovery (Amazon, Google, Etsy, Walmart, TikTok)
• Long-tail keyword expansion with commercial intent scoring
• Keyword grouping by search intent (informational, commercial, transactional)
• Competition assessment based on keyword structure and modifier analysis
• Seasonal trend identification and keyword calendar planning
• Platform-specific keyword optimization (Amazon A9, Etsy SEO, Google Shopping)

How This Skill Works

Step 1: Collect information from the user's message — product, platform, current situation, and goals.

Step 2: Ask one follow-up with all remaining questions using multiple-choice format. Allow shorthand answers (e.g., "1b 2c 3a").

Step 3: Research and analyze using the frameworks and methodology below.

Step 4: Deliver structured, actionable output with specific recommendations, not vague advice.

Output Format

• Start with a summary of findings
• Include specific data points and benchmarks where available
• Provide prioritized action items
• Mark estimates with ⚠️ when based on incomplete data
• End with concrete next steps

Other Skills

More e-commerce skills: nexscope-ai/eCommerce-Skills

Amazon-specific skills: nexscope-ai/Amazon-Skills

Built by Nexscope — your AI assistant for smarter e-commerce decisions.