To run this task you must have the following required information:

> Competitor name, your product/company context. Recommended: win/loss interview notes, customer quotes, churned customer feedback

If you don't have all of this information, exit here and respond asking for any extra information you require, and instructions to run this task again with ALL required information.

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## Steps

1. [Read Competitive Intelligence Guide]: Read the documentation in: `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/research.competitor.guide.md`

2. Check if we have existing competitor intelligence:
- Look for cached profile at `./documents/tmp/competitors/*.md`
- If found, use it as starting context instead of researching from scratch

If no cached data, gather context from user:

COMPETITOR
- Company name and what they do
- Their target customer
- Their key selling points

YOUR PRODUCT
- Your key differentiators vs. this competitor
- Pricing positioning

CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE (ask for these—critical for credibility)
- Deals won against them: Why did customers choose you?
- Deals lost to them: Why did customers choose them?
- Customer quotes or case studies mentioning this competitor
- Common objections prospects raise

If customer intelligence unavailable, note: "Customer quotes needed—update after win/loss interviews"


3. Research the competitor using web search. Focus on:
- Current pricing and packaging
- Recent product updates
- Customer reviews (G2, Capterra)
- Their marketing claims

Save research notes to `./documents/tmp/competitors/*.md` for reuse.


4. Create a ONE-PAGE battle card (MAXIMUM 50 LINES). Sales reps reference this mid-call—brevity is critical.

Format exactly as follows:

# [Competitor] Battle Card
*Last updated: [date]*

## Quick Facts
- **What they do:** [1 sentence]
- **Target customer:** [1 sentence]
- **Pricing:** [range or model]

## Why We Win
[3-4 bullet points max. Each bullet: advantage + when to emphasize]
- [Advantage]: Emphasize when [situation]

## Why They Win (Be Honest)
[2-3 bullet points. Sales needs to know their strengths]

## Handling Objections
[Top 3 objections only]
| Objection | Response |
|-----------|----------|
| "They're cheaper" | [Acknowledge + reframe + proof] |

## Landmines (Questions to Ask)
[3-5 questions that expose their weaknesses or favor your solution]

## Traps to Avoid
[2-3 arguments you'll lose—don't engage on these]

## Sources
[List URLs consulted with access dates]

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HARD CONSTRAINT: Output must be under 50 lines total. If longer, cut to most critical points.


5. Save the completed battle card to `./documents/tmp/battlecards/*.md` for team reference.