Agent skill

Intelligence Collection Methodology

by RightNow-AI in RightNow-AI/openfang

Reference knowledge for open-source intelligence collection: the collection cycle, source reliability tiers, search query patterns and entity extraction.

Apache-2.0Auto-check passedResearch & Science

Install Intelligence Collection Methodology

skills CLI
$ npx skills add RightNow-AI/openfang --skill collector-hand-skill -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install RightNow-AI/openfang collector-hand-skill --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/RightNow-AI/openfang.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/crates/openfang-hands/bundled/collector .claude/skills/collector-hand-skill && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
collector-hand-skill
GitHub stars
18k
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
547 words
Files
2
Skills in repo
68
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Reference knowledge for open-source intelligence collection: the collection cycle, source reliability tiers, search query patterns and entity extraction.

  • Works in 6 steps: Planning: Define target, scope, and… → Collection: Gather raw data from open… → Processing: Extract entities,… → …
  • Planning an open-source research collection on a company or topic
  • SKILL.md covers OSINT Methodology, Entity Extraction Patterns, Knowledge Graph Best Practices and Change Detection Methodology, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

This is a knowledge skill for intelligence-style research from open sources. It lays out a six-stage collection cycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination and feedback) and ranks sources in five tiers by reliability, from official and primary documents through institutional, professional and community sources to anonymous or unverified ones.

It supplies search query patterns for market intelligence, business intelligence, competitor analysis, person tracking and technology monitoring, and a list of entity types to extract: person, organization, product, event, financial figure, technology, location, and date or time. The description also names knowledge graphs, change detection and sentiment analysis as covered topics. The only bundled file is a HAND.toml configuration.

When your agent uses it

  • Planning an open-source research collection on a company or topic
  • Rating how reliable different source types are
  • Building search queries for competitor or market research
  • Extracting organizations, products and events from collected text

Example prompts

  • “Plan an OSINT collection on a competitor's product launch and rank the source types by reliability.”
  • “Write search queries to track announcements about a rival's roadmap.”
  • “Extract the organizations, products and funding amounts from these press articles.”

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Planning: Define target, scope, and collection requirements
  2. Collection: Gather raw data from open sources
  3. Processing: Extract entities, relationships, and data points
  4. Analysis: Synthesize findings, identify patterns, detect changes
  5. Dissemination: Generate reports, alerts, and updates
  6. Feedback: Refine queries based on what worked and what didn't

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit acf2587. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are json and markdown).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Intelligence Collection Methodology loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 42 tokens; SKILL.md has 547 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~42
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

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SKILL.md

The full file from RightNow-AI/openfang at commit acf2587, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© RightNow-AI). 547 words, ~2,123 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/collector-hand-skill/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
collector-hand-skill
description
Expert knowledge for AI intelligence collection — OSINT methodology, entity extraction, knowledge graphs, change detection, and sentiment analysis
version
1.0.0
runtime
prompt_only

Intelligence Collection Expert Knowledge

OSINT Methodology

Collection Cycle
  1. Planning: Define target, scope, and collection requirements
  2. Collection: Gather raw data from open sources
  3. Processing: Extract entities, relationships, and data points
  4. Analysis: Synthesize findings, identify patterns, detect changes
  5. Dissemination: Generate reports, alerts, and updates
  6. Feedback: Refine queries based on what worked and what didn't
Source Categories (by reliability)
TierSource TypeReliabilityExamples
1Official/PrimaryVery HighCompany filings, government data, press releases
2InstitutionalHighNews agencies (Reuters, AP), research institutions
3ProfessionalMedium-HighIndustry publications, analyst reports, expert blogs
4CommunityMediumForums, social media, review sites
5Anonymous/UnverifiedLowAnonymous posts, rumors, unattributed claims
Search Query Construction by Focus Area

Market Intelligence:

"[target] market share"
"[target] industry report [year]"
"[target] TAM SAM SOM"
"[target] growth rate"
"[target] market analysis"
"[target industry] trends [year]"

Business Intelligence:

"[company] revenue" OR "[company] earnings"
"[company] CEO" OR "[company] leadership team"
"[company] strategy" OR "[company] roadmap"
"[company] partnerships" OR "[company] acquisition"
"[company] annual report" OR "[company] 10-K"
site:sec.gov "[company]"

Competitor Analysis:

"[company] vs [competitor]"
"[company] alternative"
"[company] review" OR "[company] comparison"
"[company] pricing" site:g2.com OR site:capterra.com
"[company] customer reviews" site:trustpilot.com
"switch from [company] to"

Person Tracking:

"[person name]" "[company]"
"[person name]" interview OR podcast OR keynote
"[person name]" site:linkedin.com
"[person name]" publication OR paper
"[person name]" conference OR summit

Technology Monitoring:

"[technology] release" OR "[technology] update"
"[technology] benchmark [year]"
"[technology] adoption" OR "[technology] usage statistics"
"[technology] vs [alternative]"
"[technology]" site:github.com
"[technology] roadmap" OR "[technology] changelog"

Entity Extraction Patterns

Named Entity Types
  1. Person: Name, title, organization, role
  2. Organization: Company name, type, industry, location, size
  3. Product: Product name, company, category, version
  4. Event: Type, date, participants, location, significance
  5. Financial: Amount, currency, type (funding, revenue, valuation)
  6. Technology: Name, version, category, vendor
  7. Location: City, state, country, region
  8. Date/Time: Specific dates, time ranges, deadlines
Extraction Heuristics
  • Person detection: Title + Name pattern ("CEO John Smith"), bylines, quoted speakers
  • Organization detection: Legal suffixes (Inc, LLC), "at [Company]", domain names
  • Financial detection: Currency symbols, "raised $X", "valued at", "revenue of"
  • Event detection: Date + verb ("launched on", "announced at", "acquired")
  • Technology detection: CamelCase names, version numbers, "built with", "powered by"

Knowledge Graph Best Practices

Entity Schema
json
{
  "entity_id": "unique_id",
  "name": "Entity Name",
  "type": "person|company|product|event|technology",
  "attributes": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "sources": ["url1", "url2"],
  "first_seen": "timestamp",
  "last_seen": "timestamp",
  "confidence": "high|medium|low"
}
Relation Schema
json
{
  "source_entity": "entity_id_1",
  "relation": "works_at|founded|competes_with|...",
  "target_entity": "entity_id_2",
  "attributes": {
    "since": "date",
    "context": "description"
  },
  "source": "url",
  "confidence": "high|medium|low"
}
Common Relations
RelationBetweenExample
works_atPerson → Company"Jane Smith works at Acme"
foundedPerson → Company"John Doe founded StartupX"
invested_inCompany → Company"VC Fund invested in StartupX"
competes_withCompany → Company"Acme competes with BetaCo"
partnered_withCompany → Company"Acme partnered with CloudY"
launchedCompany → Product"Acme launched ProductZ"
acquiredCompany → Company"BigCorp acquired StartupX"
usesCompany → Technology"Acme uses Kubernetes"
mentioned_inEntity → Source"Acme mentioned in TechCrunch"

Change Detection Methodology

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Snapshot Comparison
  1. Store the current state of all entities as a JSON snapshot
  2. On next collection cycle, compare new state against previous snapshot
  3. Classify changes:
Change TypeSignificanceExample
Entity appearedVariesNew competitor enters market
Entity disappearedImportantCompany goes quiet, product deprecated
Attribute changedCritical-MinorCEO changed (critical), address changed (minor)
New relationImportantNew partnership, acquisition, hiring
Relation removedImportantPerson left company, partnership ended
Sentiment shiftImportantPositive→Negative media coverage
Significance Scoring
CRITICAL (immediate alert):
  - Leadership change (CEO, CTO, board)
  - Acquisition or merger
  - Major funding round (>$10M)
  - Product discontinuation
  - Legal action or regulatory issue

IMPORTANT (include in next report):
  - New product launch
  - New partnership or integration
  - Hiring surge (>5 roles)
  - Pricing change
  - Competitor move
  - Major customer win/loss

MINOR (note in report):
  - Blog post or press mention
  - Minor update or patch
  - Social media activity spike
  - Conference appearance
  - Job posting (individual)

Sentiment Analysis Heuristics

When track_sentiment is enabled, classify each source's tone:

Classification Rules
  • Positive indicators: "growth", "innovation", "breakthrough", "success", "award", "expansion", "praise", "recommend"
  • Negative indicators: "lawsuit", "layoffs", "decline", "controversy", "failure", "breach", "criticism", "warning"
  • Neutral indicators: factual reporting without strong adjectives, data-only articles, announcements
Sentiment Scoring
Strong positive: +2 (e.g., "Company wins major award")
Mild positive:   +1 (e.g., "Steady growth continues")
Neutral:          0 (e.g., "Company releases Q3 report")
Mild negative:   -1 (e.g., "Faces increased competition")
Strong negative: -2 (e.g., "Major data breach disclosed")

Track rolling average over last 5 collection cycles to detect trends.


Report Templates

Intelligence Brief (Markdown)
markdown
# Intelligence Report: [Target]
**Date**: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM UTC
**Collection Cycle**: #N
**Sources Processed**: X
**New Data Points**: Y

## Priority Changes
1. [CRITICAL] [Description + source]
2. [IMPORTANT] [Description + source]

## Executive Summary
[2-3 paragraph synthesis of new intelligence]

## Detailed Findings

### [Category 1]
- Finding with [source](url)
- Data point with confidence: high/medium/low

### [Category 2]
- ...

## Entity Updates
| Entity | Change | Previous | Current | Source |
|--------|--------|----------|---------|--------|

## Sentiment Trend
| Period | Score | Direction | Notable |
|--------|-------|-----------|---------|

## Collection Metadata
- Queries executed: N
- Sources fetched: N
- New entities: N
- Updated entities: N
- Next scheduled collection: [datetime]

Source Evaluation Checklist

Before including data in the knowledge graph, evaluate:

  1. Recency: Published within relevant timeframe? Stale data can mislead.
  2. Primary vs Secondary: Is this the original source, or citing someone else?
  3. Corroboration: Do other independent sources confirm this?
  4. Bias check: Does the source have a financial or political interest in this claim?
  5. Specificity: Does it provide concrete data, or vague assertions?
  6. Track record: Has this source been reliable in the past?

If a claim fails 3+ checks, downgrade its confidence to "low".

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Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file in crates/openfang-hands/bundled/collector of RightNow-AI/openfang.

  • SKILL.md
  • HAND.toml

Open the folder on GitHubat commit acf2587

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Questions about Intelligence Collection Methodology

What does Intelligence Collection Methodology do?

Reference knowledge for open-source intelligence collection: the collection cycle, source reliability tiers, search query patterns and entity extraction. This is a knowledge skill for intelligence-style research from open sources. It lays out a six-stage collection cycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination and feedback) and ranks sources in five tiers by reliability, from official and primary documents through institutional, professional and community sources to anonymous or unverified ones.

When should I use Intelligence Collection Methodology?

Intelligence Collection Methodology fits situations like: planning an open-source research collection on a company or topic; rating how reliable different source types are; building search queries for competitor or market research; extracting organizations, products and events from collected text.

How do I install Intelligence Collection Methodology in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add RightNow-AI/openfang --skill collector-hand-skill -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (crates/openfang-hands/bundled/collector in RightNow-AI/openfang) into .claude/skills/collector-hand-skill in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Intelligence Collection Methodology in Codex?

Run `npx skills add RightNow-AI/openfang --skill collector-hand-skill -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (crates/openfang-hands/bundled/collector in RightNow-AI/openfang) into .agents/skills/collector-hand-skill in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Intelligence Collection Methodology in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add RightNow-AI/openfang --skill collector-hand-skill -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/collector-hand-skill, .gemini/skills/collector-hand-skill, .github/skills/collector-hand-skill and .opencode/skills/collector-hand-skill in your project.

What does Intelligence Collection Methodology need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Intelligence Collection Methodology is instructions for the agent only.

Does Intelligence Collection Methodology access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Intelligence Collection Methodology safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Intelligence Collection Methodology use?

Intelligence Collection Methodology is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Intelligence Collection Methodology use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Intelligence Collection Methodology?

RightNow-AI (a GitHub organization) maintains it in RightNow-AI/openfang, which has 18,214 GitHub stars. The repository holds 68 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on July 2, 2026.

Source: RightNow-AI/openfang on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.