Market Research and Software Solution Prompt
A deep niche-research and product-discovery prompt that uncovers the real pain points, root causes, and unmet needs within any content niche—then transforms those insights into concrete, buildable software ideas, complete with feature sets, value propositions, and beginner-friendly execution plans.
AI Prompt
I create content about [YOUR SUBJECT OR NICHE HERE]. I want you to perform thorough, in-depth research on this niche by analyzing its common pain points, the root causes of those problems, and the types of solutions that exist (if any).
1. Identify Key Challenges:
• Provide me with 5 major challenges that people in my niche frequently encounter.
• Explain each challenge in detail, focusing on:
• Why it occurs
• Who is most impacted
• What current (if any) solutions or workarounds exist
2. Propose Software Solutions:
• For each of the 5 challenges, propose one unique software idea that could solve or significantly reduce that challenge.
• Break each software idea down into:
• Core Functionality: What does it do? How does it address the challenge directly?
• Key Features: List 3–5 critical features that make it stand out from existing solutions.
• Value Proposition: Clearly explain how it benefits users, saves time/money, or simplifies tasks compared to other tools on the market.
• Potential Tech Stack / Implementation Notes: If applicable, suggest frameworks, languages, or libraries that might be well-suited to build this solution.
3. Cite Sources & Data Points (If Available):
• If you refer to any statistics, facts, or expert opinions, please provide references (studies, articles, or credible sources) to support the claim or finding.
4. Conclusion & Next Steps:
• Summarize why these challenges are significant.
• Emphasize how the proposed software ideas could disrupt or advance the niche.
• Suggest any further reading or research paths that could help refine these software concepts.
• Give me a detailed action plan on how I can get started building these ideas with Cursor. Act as if I have no programming experience.
At the end of your response, provide a concise action plan or checklist summarizing how to go from idea to product validation.
Use Cases & Examples
Content Creators & Educators
Discover high-value problems to build content around while positioning yourself as a problem-solver, not just an entertainer.
Indie Hackers & SaaS Founders
Generate validated software ideas directly from real user pain points instead of guessing what to build.
No-Code / Beginner Developers
Move from zero technical knowledge to a structured, step-by-step plan for building and validating a real product.
Product Managers & Strategists
Identify underserved problems and map them to clear solution opportunities.
Startup Ideation & Hackathons
Rapidly generate niche-specific software concepts with clear differentiation.
Agencies & Consultants
Create high-value research deliverables and product concepts for clients in any industry.
Tips & Best Practices
Choose a narrow niche first
“Fitness” is too broad; “remote workers struggling with posture” produces sharper insights and better software ideas.
Focus on root causes, not symptoms
The most valuable software solves why the problem exists, not just the visible frustration.
Validate pain before building
Pay extra attention to challenges people complain about repeatedly in forums, comments, and reviews.
Look for manual workarounds
Spreadsheets, Notion hacks, or repeated routines are strong signals that software can win.
Favor simplicity over complexity
The best first product solves one problem extremely well rather than five problems poorly.
Use the tech stack as guidance, not a requirement
The goal is clarity and feasibility, not technical perfection.
Re-run the prompt quarterly
Niche problems evolve—especially with AI, regulation, and platform changes.