Roadmap competitor analysis

auto-claude-ui/src/main/agent/agent-manager.ts

@@ -168,9 +168,10 @@ export class AgentManager extends EventEmitter {
   startRoadmapGeneration(
     projectId: string,
     projectPath: string,
-    refresh: boolean = false
+    refresh: boolean = false,
+    enableCompetitorAnalysis: boolean = false
   ): void {
-    this.queueManager.startRoadmapGeneration(projectId, projectPath, refresh);
+    this.queueManager.startRoadmapGeneration(projectId, projectPath, refresh, enableCompetitorAnalysis);
   }
 
   /**

auto-claude-ui/src/main/agent/agent-queue.ts

@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ export class AgentQueueManager {
   startRoadmapGeneration(
     projectId: string,
     projectPath: string,
-    refresh: boolean = false
+    refresh: boolean = false,
+    enableCompetitorAnalysis: boolean = false
   ): void {
     const autoBuildSource = this.processManager.getAutoBuildSourcePath();
 
@@ -57,6 +58,11 @@ export class AgentQueueManager {
       args.push('--refresh');
     }
 
+    // Add competitor analysis flag if enabled
+    if (enableCompetitorAnalysis) {
+      args.push('--competitor-analysis');
+    }
+
     // Use projectId as taskId for roadmap operations
     this.spawnRoadmapProcess(projectId, projectPath, args);
   }

auto-claude-ui/src/main/ipc-handlers/roadmap-handlers.ts

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import { ipcMain } from 'electron';
 import type { BrowserWindow } from 'electron';
 import { IPC_CHANNELS, AUTO_BUILD_PATHS, getSpecsDir } from '../../shared/constants';
-import type { IPCResult, Roadmap, RoadmapFeature, RoadmapFeatureStatus, RoadmapGenerationStatus, Task, TaskMetadata } from '../../shared/types';
+import type { IPCResult, Roadmap, RoadmapFeature, RoadmapFeatureStatus, RoadmapGenerationStatus, Task, TaskMetadata, CompetitorAnalysis } from '../../shared/types';
 import path from 'path';
 import { existsSync, readFileSync, writeFileSync, mkdirSync, readdirSync } from 'fs';
 import { projectStore } from '../project-store';
@@ -42,6 +42,65 @@ export function registerRoadmapHandlers(
         const content = readFileSync(roadmapPath, 'utf-8');
         const rawRoadmap = JSON.parse(content);
 
+        // Load competitor analysis if available (competitor_analysis.json)
+        const competitorAnalysisPath = path.join(
+          project.path,
+          AUTO_BUILD_PATHS.ROADMAP_DIR,
+          AUTO_BUILD_PATHS.COMPETITOR_ANALYSIS
+        );
+        let competitorAnalysis: CompetitorAnalysis | undefined;
+        if (existsSync(competitorAnalysisPath)) {
+          try {
+            const competitorContent = readFileSync(competitorAnalysisPath, 'utf-8');
+            const rawCompetitor = JSON.parse(competitorContent);
+            // Transform snake_case to camelCase for frontend
+            competitorAnalysis = {
+              projectContext: {
+                projectName: rawCompetitor.project_context?.project_name || '',
+                projectType: rawCompetitor.project_context?.project_type || '',
+                targetAudience: rawCompetitor.project_context?.target_audience || ''
+              },
+              competitors: (rawCompetitor.competitors || []).map((c: Record<string, unknown>) => ({
+                id: c.id,
+                name: c.name,
+                url: c.url,
+                description: c.description,
+                relevance: c.relevance || 'medium',
+                painPoints: ((c.pain_points as Array<Record<string, unknown>>) || []).map((p) => ({
+                  id: p.id,
+                  description: p.description,
+                  source: p.source,
+                  severity: p.severity || 'medium',
+                  frequency: p.frequency || '',
+                  opportunity: p.opportunity || ''
+                })),
+                strengths: (c.strengths as string[]) || [],
+                marketPosition: (c.market_position as string) || ''
+              })),
+              marketGaps: (rawCompetitor.market_gaps || []).map((g: Record<string, unknown>) => ({
+                id: g.id,
+                description: g.description,
+                affectedCompetitors: (g.affected_competitors as string[]) || [],
+                opportunitySize: g.opportunity_size || 'medium',
+                suggestedFeature: (g.suggested_feature as string) || ''
+              })),
+              insightsSummary: {
+                topPainPoints: rawCompetitor.insights_summary?.top_pain_points || [],
+                differentiatorOpportunities: rawCompetitor.insights_summary?.differentiator_opportunities || [],
+                marketTrends: rawCompetitor.insights_summary?.market_trends || []
+              },
+              researchMetadata: {
+                searchQueriesUsed: rawCompetitor.research_metadata?.search_queries_used || [],
+                sourcesConsulted: rawCompetitor.research_metadata?.sources_consulted || [],
+                limitations: rawCompetitor.research_metadata?.limitations || []
+              },
+              createdAt: rawCompetitor.metadata?.created_at ? new Date(rawCompetitor.metadata.created_at) : new Date()
+            };
+          } catch {
+            // Ignore competitor analysis parsing errors - it's optional
+          }
+        }
+
         // Transform snake_case to camelCase for frontend
         const roadmap: Roadmap = {
           id: rawRoadmap.id || `roadmap-${Date.now()}`,
@@ -82,9 +141,11 @@ export function registerRoadmapHandlers(
             status: feature.status || 'idea',
             acceptanceCriteria: feature.acceptance_criteria || [],
             userStories: feature.user_stories || [],
-            linkedSpecId: feature.linked_spec_id
+            linkedSpecId: feature.linked_spec_id,
+            competitorInsightIds: (feature.competitor_insight_ids as string[]) || undefined
           })),
           status: rawRoadmap.status || 'draft',
+          competitorAnalysis,
           createdAt: rawRoadmap.metadata?.created_at ? new Date(rawRoadmap.metadata.created_at) : new Date(),
           updatedAt: rawRoadmap.metadata?.updated_at ? new Date(rawRoadmap.metadata.updated_at) : new Date()
         };
@@ -101,7 +162,7 @@ export function registerRoadmapHandlers(
 
   ipcMain.on(
     IPC_CHANNELS.ROADMAP_GENERATE,
-    (_, projectId: string) => {
+    (_, projectId: string, enableCompetitorAnalysis?: boolean) => {
       const mainWindow = getMainWindow();
       if (!mainWindow) return;
 
@@ -116,7 +177,7 @@ export function registerRoadmapHandlers(
       }
 
       // Start roadmap generation via agent manager
-      agentManager.startRoadmapGeneration(projectId, project.path, false);
+      agentManager.startRoadmapGeneration(projectId, project.path, false, enableCompetitorAnalysis ?? false);
 
       // Send initial progress
       mainWindow.webContents.send(
@@ -133,7 +194,7 @@ export function registerRoadmapHandlers(
 
   ipcMain.on(
     IPC_CHANNELS.ROADMAP_REFRESH,
-    (_, projectId: string) => {
+    (_, projectId: string, enableCompetitorAnalysis?: boolean) => {
       const mainWindow = getMainWindow();
       if (!mainWindow) return;
 
@@ -148,7 +209,7 @@ export function registerRoadmapHandlers(
       }
 
       // Start roadmap regeneration with refresh flag
-      agentManager.startRoadmapGeneration(projectId, project.path, true);
+      agentManager.startRoadmapGeneration(projectId, project.path, true, enableCompetitorAnalysis ?? false);
 
       // Send initial progress
       mainWindow.webContents.send(

auto-claude-ui/src/renderer/components/CompetitorAnalysisDialog.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+import { Search, Globe, AlertTriangle, TrendingUp } from 'lucide-react';
+import {
+  AlertDialog,
+  AlertDialogContent,
+  AlertDialogDescription,
+  AlertDialogFooter,
+  AlertDialogHeader,
+  AlertDialogTitle,
+  AlertDialogAction,
+  AlertDialogCancel,
+} from './ui/alert-dialog';
+
+interface CompetitorAnalysisDialogProps {
+  open: boolean;
+  onOpenChange: (open: boolean) => void;
+  onAccept: () => void;
+  onDecline: () => void;
+}
+
+export function CompetitorAnalysisDialog({
+  open,
+  onOpenChange,
+  onAccept,
+  onDecline,
+}: CompetitorAnalysisDialogProps) {
+  const handleAccept = () => {
+    onAccept();
+    onOpenChange(false);
+  };
+
+  const handleDecline = () => {
+    onDecline();
+    onOpenChange(false);
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <AlertDialog open={open} onOpenChange={onOpenChange}>
+      <AlertDialogContent className="sm:max-w-[500px]">
+        <AlertDialogHeader>
+          <AlertDialogTitle className="flex items-center gap-2 text-foreground">
+            <TrendingUp className="h-5 w-5 text-primary" />
+            Enable Competitor Analysis?
+          </AlertDialogTitle>
+          <AlertDialogDescription className="text-muted-foreground">
+            Enhance your roadmap with insights from competitor products
+          </AlertDialogDescription>
+        </AlertDialogHeader>
+
+        <div className="py-4 space-y-4">
+          {/* What it does */}
+          <div className="rounded-lg bg-primary/5 border border-primary/20 p-4">
+            <h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-foreground mb-2">
+              What competitor analysis does:
+            </h4>
+            <ul className="text-sm text-muted-foreground space-y-2">
+              <li className="flex items-start gap-2">
+                <Search className="h-4 w-4 mt-0.5 text-primary flex-shrink-0" />
+                <span>Identifies 3-5 main competitors based on your project type</span>
+              </li>
+              <li className="flex items-start gap-2">
+                <Globe className="h-4 w-4 mt-0.5 text-primary flex-shrink-0" />
+                <span>
+                  Searches app stores, forums, and social media for user feedback and pain points
+                </span>
+              </li>
+              <li className="flex items-start gap-2">
+                <TrendingUp className="h-4 w-4 mt-0.5 text-primary flex-shrink-0" />
+                <span>
+                  Suggests features that address gaps in competitor products
+                </span>
+              </li>
+            </ul>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Privacy notice */}
+          <div className="rounded-lg bg-warning/10 border border-warning/30 p-4">
+            <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
+              <AlertTriangle className="h-5 w-5 text-warning flex-shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
+              <div className="flex-1">
+                <h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-foreground">
+                  Web searches will be performed
+                </h4>
+                <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">
+                  This feature will perform web searches to gather competitor information.
+                  Your project name and type will be used in search queries.
+                  No code or sensitive data is shared.
+                </p>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Optional info */}
+          <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+            You can generate a roadmap without competitor analysis if you prefer.
+            The roadmap will still be based on your project structure and best practices.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+
+        <AlertDialogFooter>
+          <AlertDialogCancel onClick={handleDecline}>
+            No, Skip Analysis
+          </AlertDialogCancel>
+          <AlertDialogAction onClick={handleAccept}>
+            Yes, Enable Analysis
+          </AlertDialogAction>
+        </AlertDialogFooter>
+      </AlertDialogContent>
+    </AlertDialog>
+  );
+}

auto-claude-ui/src/renderer/components/Roadmap.tsx

@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ import {
   Clock,
   AlertCircle,
   Play,
-  ExternalLink
-} from 'lucide-react';
+  ExternalLink,
+  TrendingUp} from 'lucide-react';
 import { Button } from './ui/button';
 import { Badge } from './ui/badge';
 import { Card } from './ui/card';
@@ -41,7 +41,8 @@ import {
   ROADMAP_COMPLEXITY_COLORS,
   ROADMAP_IMPACT_COLORS
 } from '../../shared/constants';
-import type { RoadmapFeature, RoadmapPhase } from '../../shared/types';
+import { CompetitorAnalysisDialog } from './CompetitorAnalysisDialog';
+import type { RoadmapFeature, RoadmapPhase, CompetitorAnalysis, CompetitorPainPoint } from '../../shared/types';
 
 interface RoadmapProps {
   projectId: string;
@@ -50,10 +51,13 @@ interface RoadmapProps {
 
 export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
   const roadmap = useRoadmapStore((state) => state.roadmap);
+  const competitorAnalysis = useRoadmapStore((state) => state.competitorAnalysis);
   const generationStatus = useRoadmapStore((state) => state.generationStatus);
   const updateFeatureLinkedSpec = useRoadmapStore((state) => state.updateFeatureLinkedSpec);
   const [selectedFeature, setSelectedFeature] = useState<RoadmapFeature | null>(null);
   const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState('phases');
+  const [showCompetitorDialog, setShowCompetitorDialog] = useState(false);
+  const [pendingAction, setPendingAction] = useState<'generate' | 'refresh' | null>(null);
 
   // Load roadmap on mount
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -61,11 +65,31 @@ export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
   }, [projectId]);
 
   const handleGenerate = () => {
-    generateRoadmap(projectId);
+    setPendingAction('generate');
+    setShowCompetitorDialog(true);
   };
 
   const handleRefresh = () => {
-    refreshRoadmap(projectId);
+    setPendingAction('refresh');
+    setShowCompetitorDialog(true);
+  };
+
+  const handleCompetitorDialogAccept = () => {
+    if (pendingAction === 'generate') {
+      generateRoadmap(projectId, true);
+    } else if (pendingAction === 'refresh') {
+      refreshRoadmap(projectId, true);
+    }
+    setPendingAction(null);
+  };
+
+  const handleCompetitorDialogDecline = () => {
+    if (pendingAction === 'generate') {
+      generateRoadmap(projectId, false);
+    } else if (pendingAction === 'refresh') {
+      refreshRoadmap(projectId, false);
+    }
+    setPendingAction(null);
   };
 
   const handleConvertToSpec = async (feature: RoadmapFeature) => {
@@ -92,6 +116,23 @@ export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
 
   const stats = getFeatureStats(roadmap);
 
+  // Helper function to get competitor insights for a feature
+  const getCompetitorInsightsForFeature = (feature: RoadmapFeature): CompetitorPainPoint[] => {
+    if (!competitorAnalysis || !feature.competitorInsightIds || feature.competitorInsightIds.length === 0) {
+      return [];
+    }
+
+    const insights: CompetitorPainPoint[] = [];
+    for (const competitor of competitorAnalysis.competitors) {
+      for (const painPoint of competitor.painPoints) {
+        if (feature.competitorInsightIds.includes(painPoint.id)) {
+          insights.push(painPoint);
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    return insights;
+  };
+
   // Show generation progress
   if (generationStatus.phase !== 'idle' && generationStatus.phase !== 'complete') {
     return (
@@ -116,20 +157,28 @@ export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
   // Show empty state
   if (!roadmap) {
     return (
-      <div className="flex h-full items-center justify-center">
-        <Card className="w-full max-w-lg p-8 text-center">
-          <Map className="h-12 w-12 text-muted-foreground mx-auto mb-4" />
-          <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">No Roadmap Yet</h2>
-          <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6">
-            Generate an AI-powered roadmap that understands your project's target
-            audience and creates a strategic feature plan.
-          </p>
-          <Button onClick={handleGenerate} size="lg">
-            <Sparkles className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
-            Generate Roadmap
-          </Button>
-        </Card>
-      </div>
+      <>
+        <div className="flex h-full items-center justify-center">
+          <Card className="w-full max-w-lg p-8 text-center">
+            <Map className="h-12 w-12 text-muted-foreground mx-auto mb-4" />
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">No Roadmap Yet</h2>
+            <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6">
+              Generate an AI-powered roadmap that understands your project's target
+              audience and creates a strategic feature plan.
+            </p>
+            <Button onClick={handleGenerate} size="lg">
+              <Sparkles className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+              Generate Roadmap
+            </Button>
+          </Card>
+        </div>
+        <CompetitorAnalysisDialog
+          open={showCompetitorDialog}
+          onOpenChange={setShowCompetitorDialog}
+          onAccept={handleCompetitorDialogAccept}
+          onDecline={handleCompetitorDialogDecline}
+        />
+      </>
     );
   }
 
@@ -237,7 +286,9 @@ export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
                   onClick={() => setSelectedFeature(feature)}
                   onConvertToSpec={handleConvertToSpec}
                   onGoToTask={handleGoToTask}
-                />
+                  hasCompetitorInsight={
+                    !!feature.competitorInsightIds && feature.competitorInsightIds.length > 0
+                  }                />
               ))}
             </div>
           </TabsContent>
@@ -268,13 +319,19 @@ export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
                           onClick={() => setSelectedFeature(feature)}
                         >
                           <div className="font-medium text-sm">{feature.title}</div>
-                          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1">
+                          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1 flex-wrap">
                             <Badge variant="outline" className={`text-xs ${ROADMAP_COMPLEXITY_COLORS[feature.complexity]}`}>
                               {feature.complexity}
                             </Badge>
                             <Badge variant="outline" className={`text-xs ${ROADMAP_IMPACT_COLORS[feature.impact]}`}>
                               {feature.impact} impact
                             </Badge>
+                            {feature.competitorInsightIds && feature.competitorInsightIds.length > 0 && (
+                              <Badge variant="outline" className="text-xs text-primary border-primary/50">
+                                <TrendingUp className="h-3 w-3 mr-1" />
+                                Insight
+                              </Badge>
+                            )}
                           </div>
                         </div>
                       ))}
@@ -294,8 +351,16 @@ export function Roadmap({ projectId, onGoToTask }: RoadmapProps) {
           onClose={() => setSelectedFeature(null)}
           onConvertToSpec={handleConvertToSpec}
           onGoToTask={handleGoToTask}
-        />
+          competitorInsights={getCompetitorInsightsForFeature(selectedFeature)}        />
       )}
+
+      {/* Competitor Analysis Permission Dialog */}
+      <CompetitorAnalysisDialog
+        open={showCompetitorDialog}
+        onOpenChange={setShowCompetitorDialog}
+        onAccept={handleCompetitorDialogAccept}
+        onDecline={handleCompetitorDialogDecline}
+      />
     </div>
   );
 }
@@ -388,17 +453,20 @@ function PhaseCard({ phase, features, isFirst, onFeatureSelect, onConvertToSpec,
               className="flex items-center justify-between p-2 rounded-md bg-muted/50 hover:bg-muted cursor-pointer transition-colors"
               onClick={() => onFeatureSelect(feature)}
             >
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-1 min-w-0">
                 <Badge
                   variant="outline"
                   className={`text-xs ${ROADMAP_PRIORITY_COLORS[feature.priority]}`}
                 >
                   {feature.priority}
                 </Badge>
-                <span className="text-sm">{feature.title}</span>
+                <span className="text-sm truncate">{feature.title}</span>
+                {feature.competitorInsightIds && feature.competitorInsightIds.length > 0 && (
+                  <TrendingUp className="h-3 w-3 text-primary flex-shrink-0" />
+                )}
               </div>
               {feature.status === 'done' ? (
-                <CheckCircle2 className="h-4 w-4 text-success" />
+                <CheckCircle2 className="h-4 w-4 text-success flex-shrink-0" />
               ) : feature.linkedSpecId ? (
                 <Button
                   variant="ghost"
@@ -411,12 +479,11 @@ function PhaseCard({ phase, features, isFirst, onFeatureSelect, onConvertToSpec,
                 >
                   <ExternalLink className="h-3 w-3 mr-1" />
                   View Task
-                </Button>
-              ) : (
+                </Button>              ) : (
                 <Button
                   variant="ghost"
                   size="sm"
-                  className="h-6 px-2"
+                  className="h-6 px-2 flex-shrink-0"
                   onClick={(e) => {
                     e.stopPropagation();
                     onConvertToSpec(feature);
@@ -445,17 +512,17 @@ interface FeatureCardProps {
   onClick: () => void;
   onConvertToSpec: (feature: RoadmapFeature) => void;
   onGoToTask: (specId: string) => void;
+  hasCompetitorInsight?: boolean;
 }
 
-function FeatureCard({ feature, onClick, onConvertToSpec, onGoToTask }: FeatureCardProps) {
-  return (
+function FeatureCard({ feature, onClick, onConvertToSpec, onGoToTask, hasCompetitorInsight = false }: FeatureCardProps) {  return (
     <Card
       className="p-4 hover:bg-muted/50 cursor-pointer transition-colors"
       onClick={onClick}
     >
       <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
         <div className="flex-1">
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1 flex-wrap">
             <Badge
               variant="outline"
               className={ROADMAP_PRIORITY_COLORS[feature.priority]}
@@ -468,6 +535,19 @@ function FeatureCard({ feature, onClick, onConvertToSpec, onGoToTask }: FeatureC
             <Badge variant="outline" className={`text-xs ${ROADMAP_IMPACT_COLORS[feature.impact]}`}>
               {feature.impact} impact
             </Badge>
+            {hasCompetitorInsight && (
+              <Tooltip>
+                <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                  <Badge variant="outline" className="text-xs text-primary border-primary/50">
+                    <TrendingUp className="h-3 w-3 mr-1" />
+                    Competitor Insight
+                  </Badge>
+                </TooltipTrigger>
+                <TooltipContent>
+                  This feature addresses competitor pain points
+                </TooltipContent>
+              </Tooltip>
+            )}
           </div>
           <h3 className="font-medium">{feature.title}</h3>
           <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground line-clamp-2">{feature.description}</p>
@@ -508,10 +588,10 @@ interface FeatureDetailPanelProps {
   onClose: () => void;
   onConvertToSpec: (feature: RoadmapFeature) => void;
   onGoToTask: (specId: string) => void;
+  competitorInsights?: CompetitorPainPoint[];
 }
 
-function FeatureDetailPanel({ feature, onClose, onConvertToSpec, onGoToTask }: FeatureDetailPanelProps) {
-  return (
+function FeatureDetailPanel({ feature, onClose, onConvertToSpec, onGoToTask, competitorInsights = [] }: FeatureDetailPanelProps) {  return (
     <div className="fixed inset-y-0 right-0 w-96 bg-card border-l border-border shadow-lg flex flex-col z-50">
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="shrink-0 p-4 border-b border-border">
@@ -624,6 +704,43 @@ function FeatureDetailPanel({ feature, onClose, onConvertToSpec, onGoToTask }: F
             </div>
           </div>
         )}
+
+        {/* Competitor Insights */}
+        {competitorInsights.length > 0 && (
+          <div>
+            <h3 className="text-sm font-medium mb-2 flex items-center gap-2">
+              <TrendingUp className="h-4 w-4 text-primary" />
+              Addresses Competitor Pain Points
+            </h3>
+            <div className="space-y-2">
+              {competitorInsights.map((insight) => (
+                <div
+                  key={insight.id}
+                  className="p-2 bg-primary/5 border border-primary/20 rounded-md"
+                >
+                  <p className="text-sm text-foreground">{insight.description}</p>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1">
+                    <Badge variant="outline" className="text-xs">
+                      {insight.source}
+                    </Badge>
+                    <Badge
+                      variant="outline"
+                      className={`text-xs ${
+                        insight.severity === 'high'
+                          ? 'text-red-500 border-red-500/50'
+                          : insight.severity === 'medium'
+                          ? 'text-yellow-500 border-yellow-500/50'
+                          : 'text-green-500 border-green-500/50'
+                      }`}
+                    >
+                      {insight.severity} severity
+                    </Badge>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        )}
       </div>
 
       {/* Actions */}

auto-claude-ui/src/renderer/stores/roadmap-store.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { create } from 'zustand';
 import type {
+  CompetitorAnalysis,
   Roadmap,
   RoadmapFeature,
   RoadmapFeatureStatus,
@@ -9,10 +10,12 @@ import type {
 interface RoadmapState {
   // Data
   roadmap: Roadmap | null;
+  competitorAnalysis: CompetitorAnalysis | null;
   generationStatus: RoadmapGenerationStatus;
 
   // Actions
   setRoadmap: (roadmap: Roadmap | null) => void;
+  setCompetitorAnalysis: (analysis: CompetitorAnalysis | null) => void;
   setGenerationStatus: (status: RoadmapGenerationStatus) => void;
   updateFeatureStatus: (featureId: string, status: RoadmapFeatureStatus) => void;
   updateFeatureLinkedSpec: (featureId: string, specId: string) => void;
@@ -28,11 +31,14 @@ const initialGenerationStatus: RoadmapGenerationStatus = {
 export const useRoadmapStore = create<RoadmapState>((set) => ({
   // Initial state
   roadmap: null,
+  competitorAnalysis: null,
   generationStatus: initialGenerationStatus,
 
   // Actions
   setRoadmap: (roadmap) => set({ roadmap }),
 
+  setCompetitorAnalysis: (analysis) => set({ competitorAnalysis: analysis }),
+
   setGenerationStatus: (status) => set({ generationStatus: status }),
 
   updateFeatureStatus: (featureId, status) =>
@@ -74,6 +80,7 @@ export const useRoadmapStore = create<RoadmapState>((set) => ({
   clearRoadmap: () =>
     set({
       roadmap: null,
+      competitorAnalysis: null,
       generationStatus: initialGenerationStatus
     })
 }));
@@ -88,22 +95,32 @@ export async function loadRoadmap(projectId: string): Promise<void> {
   }
 }
 
-export function generateRoadmap(projectId: string): void {
+export function generateRoadmap(
+  projectId: string,
+  enableCompetitorAnalysis: boolean = false
+): void {
   useRoadmapStore.getState().setGenerationStatus({
     phase: 'analyzing',
     progress: 0,
-    message: 'Starting roadmap generation...'
+    message: enableCompetitorAnalysis
+      ? 'Starting roadmap generation with competitor analysis...'
+      : 'Starting roadmap generation...'
   });
-  window.electronAPI.generateRoadmap(projectId);
+  window.electronAPI.generateRoadmap(projectId, enableCompetitorAnalysis);
 }
 
-export function refreshRoadmap(projectId: string): void {
+export function refreshRoadmap(
+  projectId: string,
+  enableCompetitorAnalysis: boolean = false
+): void {
   useRoadmapStore.getState().setGenerationStatus({
     phase: 'analyzing',
     progress: 0,
-    message: 'Refreshing roadmap...'
+    message: enableCompetitorAnalysis
+      ? 'Refreshing roadmap with competitor analysis...'
+      : 'Refreshing roadmap...'
   });
-  window.electronAPI.refreshRoadmap(projectId);
+  window.electronAPI.refreshRoadmap(projectId, enableCompetitorAnalysis);
 }
 
 // Selectors

auto-claude-ui/src/shared/constants.ts

@@ -228,6 +228,7 @@ export const IPC_CHANNELS = {
   // Roadmap operations
   ROADMAP_GET: 'roadmap:get',
   ROADMAP_GENERATE: 'roadmap:generate',
+  ROADMAP_GENERATE_WITH_COMPETITOR: 'roadmap:generateWithCompetitor',
   ROADMAP_REFRESH: 'roadmap:refresh',
   ROADMAP_UPDATE_FEATURE: 'roadmap:updateFeature',
   ROADMAP_CONVERT_TO_SPEC: 'roadmap:convertToSpec',
@@ -366,6 +367,7 @@ export const AUTO_BUILD_PATHS = {
   REQUIREMENTS: 'requirements.json',
   ROADMAP_FILE: 'roadmap.json',
   ROADMAP_DISCOVERY: 'roadmap_discovery.json',
+  COMPETITOR_ANALYSIS: 'competitor_analysis.json',
   IDEATION_FILE: 'ideation.json',
   IDEATION_CONTEXT: 'ideation_context.json',
   PROJECT_INDEX: '.auto-claude/project_index.json',

auto-claude-ui/src/shared/types/roadmap.ts

@@ -2,6 +2,67 @@
  * Roadmap-related types
  */
 
+// ============================================
+// Competitor Analysis Types
+// ============================================
+
+export type CompetitorRelevance = 'high' | 'medium' | 'low';
+export type PainPointSeverity = 'high' | 'medium' | 'low';
+export type OpportunitySize = 'high' | 'medium' | 'low';
+
+export interface CompetitorPainPoint {
+  id: string;
+  description: string;
+  source: string;
+  severity: PainPointSeverity;
+  frequency: string;
+  opportunity: string;
+}
+
+export interface Competitor {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  url: string;
+  description: string;
+  relevance: CompetitorRelevance;
+  painPoints: CompetitorPainPoint[];
+  strengths: string[];
+  marketPosition: string;
+}
+
+export interface CompetitorMarketGap {
+  id: string;
+  description: string;
+  affectedCompetitors: string[];
+  opportunitySize: OpportunitySize;
+  suggestedFeature: string;
+}
+
+export interface CompetitorInsightsSummary {
+  topPainPoints: string[];
+  differentiatorOpportunities: string[];
+  marketTrends: string[];
+}
+
+export interface CompetitorResearchMetadata {
+  searchQueriesUsed: string[];
+  sourcesConsulted: string[];
+  limitations: string[];
+}
+
+export interface CompetitorAnalysis {
+  projectContext: {
+    projectName: string;
+    projectType: string;
+    targetAudience: string;
+  };
+  competitors: Competitor[];
+  marketGaps: CompetitorMarketGap[];
+  insightsSummary: CompetitorInsightsSummary;
+  researchMetadata: CompetitorResearchMetadata;
+  createdAt: Date;
+}
+
 // ============================================
 // Roadmap Types
 // ============================================
@@ -52,6 +113,7 @@ export interface RoadmapFeature {
   acceptanceCriteria: string[];
   userStories: string[];
   linkedSpecId?: string;
+  competitorInsightIds?: string[];
 }
 
 export interface Roadmap {
@@ -64,6 +126,7 @@ export interface Roadmap {
   phases: RoadmapPhase[];
   features: RoadmapFeature[];
   status: RoadmapStatus;
+  competitorAnalysis?: CompetitorAnalysis;
   createdAt: Date;
   updatedAt: Date;
 }

auto-claude/prompts/competitor_analysis.md

@@ -0,0 +1,405 @@
+## YOUR ROLE - COMPETITOR ANALYSIS AGENT
+
+You are the **Competitor Analysis Agent** in the Auto-Build framework. Your job is to research competitors of the project, analyze user feedback and pain points from competitor products, and provide insights that can inform roadmap feature prioritization.
+
+**Key Principle**: Research real user feedback. Find actual pain points. Document sources.
+
+---
+
+## YOUR CONTRACT
+
+**Inputs**:
+- `roadmap_discovery.json` - Project understanding with target audience and competitive context
+- `project_index.json` - Project structure (optional, for understanding project type)
+
+**Output**: `competitor_analysis.json` - Researched competitor insights
+
+You MUST create `competitor_analysis.json` with this EXACT structure:
+
+```json
+{
+  "project_context": {
+    "project_name": "Name from discovery",
+    "project_type": "Type from discovery",
+    "target_audience": "Primary persona from discovery"
+  },
+  "competitors": [
+    {
+      "id": "competitor-1",
+      "name": "Competitor Name",
+      "url": "https://competitor-website.com",
+      "description": "Brief description of the competitor",
+      "relevance": "high|medium|low",
+      "pain_points": [
+        {
+          "id": "pain-1-1",
+          "description": "Clear description of the user pain point",
+          "source": "Where this was found (e.g., 'Reddit r/programming', 'App Store reviews')",
+          "severity": "high|medium|low",
+          "frequency": "How often this complaint appears",
+          "opportunity": "How our project could address this"
+        }
+      ],
+      "strengths": ["What users like about this competitor"],
+      "market_position": "How this competitor is positioned"
+    }
+  ],
+  "market_gaps": [
+    {
+      "id": "gap-1",
+      "description": "A gap in the market identified from competitor analysis",
+      "affected_competitors": ["competitor-1", "competitor-2"],
+      "opportunity_size": "high|medium|low",
+      "suggested_feature": "Feature idea to address this gap"
+    }
+  ],
+  "insights_summary": {
+    "top_pain_points": ["Most common pain points across competitors"],
+    "differentiator_opportunities": ["Ways to differentiate from competitors"],
+    "market_trends": ["Trends observed in user feedback"]
+  },
+  "research_metadata": {
+    "search_queries_used": ["list of search queries performed"],
+    "sources_consulted": ["list of sources checked"],
+    "limitations": ["any limitations in the research"]
+  },
+  "created_at": "ISO timestamp"
+}
+```
+
+**DO NOT** proceed without creating this file.
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 0: LOAD PROJECT CONTEXT
+
+First, understand what project we're analyzing competitors for:
+
+```bash
+# Read discovery data for project context
+cat roadmap_discovery.json
+
+# Optionally check project structure
+cat project_index.json 2>/dev/null | head -50
+```
+
+Extract from roadmap_discovery.json:
+1. **Project name and type** - What kind of product is this?
+2. **Target audience** - Who are the users we're competing for?
+3. **Product vision** - What problem does this solve?
+4. **Existing competitive context** - Any competitors already mentioned?
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 1: IDENTIFY COMPETITORS
+
+Use WebSearch to find competitors. Search for alternatives to the project type:
+
+### 1.1: Search for Direct Competitors
+
+Based on the project type and domain, search for competitors:
+
+**Search queries to use:**
+- `"[project type] alternatives [year]"` - e.g., "task management app alternatives 2024"
+- `"best [project type] tools"` - e.g., "best code editor tools"
+- `"[project type] vs"` - e.g., "VS Code vs" to find comparisons
+- `"[specific feature] software"` - e.g., "git version control software"
+
+Use the WebSearch tool:
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[project type] alternatives 2024" }
+```
+
+### 1.2: Identify 3-5 Main Competitors
+
+From search results, identify:
+1. **Direct competitors** - Same type of product for same audience
+2. **Indirect competitors** - Different approach to same problem
+3. **Market leaders** - Most popular options users compare against
+
+For each competitor, note:
+- Name
+- Website URL
+- Brief description
+- Relevance to our project (high/medium/low)
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 2: RESEARCH USER FEEDBACK
+
+For each identified competitor, search for user feedback and pain points:
+
+### 2.1: App Store & Review Sites
+
+Search for reviews and ratings:
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] reviews complaints" }
+```
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] app store reviews problems" }
+```
+
+### 2.2: Community Discussions
+
+Search forums and social media:
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] reddit complaints" }
+```
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] issues site:reddit.com" }
+```
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] problems site:twitter.com OR site:x.com" }
+```
+
+### 2.3: Technical Forums
+
+For developer tools, search technical communities:
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] issues site:stackoverflow.com" }
+```
+
+```
+Tool: WebSearch
+Input: { "query": "[competitor name] problems site:github.com" }
+```
+
+### 2.4: Extract Pain Points
+
+From the research, identify:
+
+1. **Common complaints** - Issues mentioned repeatedly
+2. **Missing features** - Things users wish existed
+3. **UX problems** - Usability issues mentioned
+4. **Performance issues** - Speed, reliability complaints
+5. **Pricing concerns** - Cost-related complaints
+6. **Support issues** - Customer service problems
+
+For each pain point, document:
+- Clear description of the issue
+- Source where it was found
+- Severity (high/medium/low based on frequency and impact)
+- How often it appears
+- Opportunity for our project to address it
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 3: IDENTIFY MARKET GAPS
+
+Analyze the collected pain points across all competitors:
+
+### 3.1: Find Common Patterns
+
+Look for pain points that appear across multiple competitors:
+- What problems does no one solve well?
+- What features are universally requested?
+- What frustrations are shared across the market?
+
+### 3.2: Identify Differentiation Opportunities
+
+Based on the analysis:
+- Where can our project excel where others fail?
+- What unique approach could solve common problems?
+- What underserved segment exists in the market?
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 4: CREATE COMPETITOR_ANALYSIS.JSON (MANDATORY)
+
+**You MUST create this file. The orchestrator will fail if you don't.**
+
+Based on all research, create the competitor analysis file:
+
+```bash
+cat > competitor_analysis.json << 'EOF'
+{
+  "project_context": {
+    "project_name": "[from roadmap_discovery.json]",
+    "project_type": "[from roadmap_discovery.json]",
+    "target_audience": "[primary persona from roadmap_discovery.json]"
+  },
+  "competitors": [
+    {
+      "id": "competitor-1",
+      "name": "[Competitor Name]",
+      "url": "[Competitor URL]",
+      "description": "[Brief description]",
+      "relevance": "[high|medium|low]",
+      "pain_points": [
+        {
+          "id": "pain-1-1",
+          "description": "[Pain point description]",
+          "source": "[Where found]",
+          "severity": "[high|medium|low]",
+          "frequency": "[How often mentioned]",
+          "opportunity": "[How to address]"
+        }
+      ],
+      "strengths": ["[Strength 1]", "[Strength 2]"],
+      "market_position": "[Market position description]"
+    }
+  ],
+  "market_gaps": [
+    {
+      "id": "gap-1",
+      "description": "[Gap description]",
+      "affected_competitors": ["competitor-1"],
+      "opportunity_size": "[high|medium|low]",
+      "suggested_feature": "[Feature suggestion]"
+    }
+  ],
+  "insights_summary": {
+    "top_pain_points": ["[Pain point 1]", "[Pain point 2]"],
+    "differentiator_opportunities": ["[Opportunity 1]"],
+    "market_trends": ["[Trend 1]"]
+  },
+  "research_metadata": {
+    "search_queries_used": ["[Query 1]", "[Query 2]"],
+    "sources_consulted": ["[Source 1]", "[Source 2]"],
+    "limitations": ["[Limitation 1]"]
+  },
+  "created_at": "[ISO timestamp]"
+}
+EOF
+```
+
+Verify the file was created:
+
+```bash
+cat competitor_analysis.json
+```
+
+---
+
+## PHASE 5: VALIDATION
+
+After creating competitor_analysis.json, verify it:
+
+1. **Is it valid JSON?** - No syntax errors
+2. **Does it have at least 1 competitor?** - Required
+3. **Does each competitor have pain_points?** - Required (at least 1)
+4. **Are sources documented?** - Each pain point needs a source
+5. **Is project_context filled?** - Required from discovery
+
+If any check fails, fix the file immediately.
+
+---
+
+## COMPLETION
+
+Signal completion:
+
+```
+=== COMPETITOR ANALYSIS COMPLETE ===
+
+Project: [name]
+Competitors Analyzed: [count]
+Pain Points Identified: [total count]
+Market Gaps Found: [count]
+
+Top Opportunities:
+1. [Opportunity 1]
+2. [Opportunity 2]
+3. [Opportunity 3]
+
+competitor_analysis.json created successfully.
+
+Next phase: Discovery (will incorporate competitor insights)
+```
+
+---
+
+## CRITICAL RULES
+
+1. **ALWAYS create competitor_analysis.json** - The orchestrator checks for this file
+2. **Use valid JSON** - No trailing commas, proper quotes
+3. **Include at least 1 competitor** - Even if research is limited
+4. **Document sources** - Every pain point needs a source
+5. **Use WebSearch for research** - Don't make up competitors or pain points
+6. **Focus on user feedback** - Look for actual complaints, not just feature lists
+7. **Include IDs** - Each competitor and pain point needs a unique ID for reference
+
+---
+
+## HANDLING EDGE CASES
+
+### No Competitors Found
+
+If the project is truly unique or no relevant competitors exist:
+
+```json
+{
+  "competitors": [],
+  "market_gaps": [
+    {
+      "id": "gap-1",
+      "description": "No direct competitors found - potential first-mover advantage",
+      "affected_competitors": [],
+      "opportunity_size": "high",
+      "suggested_feature": "Focus on establishing category leadership"
+    }
+  ],
+  "insights_summary": {
+    "top_pain_points": ["No competitor pain points found - research adjacent markets"],
+    "differentiator_opportunities": ["First-mover advantage in this space"],
+    "market_trends": []
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Internal Tools / Libraries
+
+For developer libraries or internal tools where traditional competitors don't apply:
+
+1. Search for alternative libraries/packages
+2. Look at GitHub issues on similar projects
+3. Search Stack Overflow for common problems in the domain
+
+### Limited Search Results
+
+If WebSearch returns limited results:
+
+1. Document the limitation in research_metadata
+2. Include whatever competitors were found
+3. Note that additional research may be needed
+
+---
+
+## ERROR RECOVERY
+
+If you made a mistake in competitor_analysis.json:
+
+```bash
+# Read current state
+cat competitor_analysis.json
+
+# Fix the issue
+cat > competitor_analysis.json << 'EOF'
+{
+  [corrected JSON]
+}
+EOF
+
+# Verify
+cat competitor_analysis.json
+```
+
+---
+
+## BEGIN
+
+Start by reading roadmap_discovery.json to understand the project, then use WebSearch to research competitors and user feedback.

auto-claude/prompts/roadmap_discovery.md

@@ -48,7 +48,9 @@ You MUST create `roadmap_discovery.json` with this EXACT structure:
   "competitive_context": {
     "alternatives": ["Alternative 1", "Alternative 2"],
     "differentiators": ["What makes this unique?"],
-    "market_position": "How does this fit in the market?"
+    "market_position": "How does this fit in the market?",
+    "competitor_pain_points": ["Pain points from competitor users - populated from competitor_analysis.json if available"],
+    "competitor_analysis_available": false
   },
   "constraints": {
     "technical": ["Technical limitations"],
@@ -81,12 +83,16 @@ cat package.json 2>/dev/null | head -50
 cat pyproject.toml 2>/dev/null | head -50
 cat Cargo.toml 2>/dev/null | head -30
 cat go.mod 2>/dev/null | head -30
+
+# Check for competitor analysis (if enabled by user)
+cat competitor_analysis.json 2>/dev/null || echo "No competitor analysis available"
 ```
 
 Understand:
 - What type of project is this?
 - What tech stack is used?
 - What does the README say about the purpose?
+- Is there competitor analysis data available to incorporate?
 
 ---
 
@@ -157,12 +163,9 @@ Determine maturity level:
 
 Based on project type and purpose, infer:
 
-1. **Alternatives** - What existing tools solve similar problems?
-2. **Differentiators** - What makes this approach unique? (from README/docs)
-3. **Market position** - Is this a new category, or improving existing solutions?
-
-Use domain knowledge to identify likely competitors (e.g., for AI coding tools: Cursor, Copilot, Aider, etc.)
+### 4.1: Check for Competitor Analysis Data
 
+If `competitor_analysis.json` exists (created by the Competitor Analysis Agent), incorporate those insights:
 ---
 
 ## PHASE 5: IDENTIFY CONSTRAINTS (AUTONOMOUS)
@@ -214,10 +217,11 @@ Based on all the information gathered, create the discovery file using the Write
     "technical_debt": ["[from code smells, TODOs, FIXMEs]"]
   },
   "competitive_context": {
-    "alternatives": ["[known alternatives in this space]"],
-    "differentiators": ["[what makes this unique]"],
-    "market_position": "[how it fits in the market]"
-  },
+    "alternatives": ["[alternative 1 - from competitor_analysis.json if available, or inferred from domain knowledge]"],
+    "differentiators": ["[differentiator 1 - from competitor_analysis.json insights_summary.differentiator_opportunities if available, or from README/docs]"],
+    "market_position": "[market positioning - incorporate market_gaps from competitor_analysis.json if available, otherwise infer from project type]",
+    "competitor_pain_points": ["[from competitor_analysis.json insights_summary.top_pain_points if available, otherwise empty array]"],
+    "competitor_analysis_available": true  },
   "constraints": {
     "technical": ["[inferred from dependencies/architecture]"],
     "resources": ["[inferred from git contributors]"],
@@ -278,13 +282,14 @@ Next phase: Feature Generation
 ## CRITICAL RULES
 
 1. **ALWAYS create roadmap_discovery.json** - The orchestrator checks for this file. CREATE IT IMMEDIATELY after analysis.
-2. **NEVER ask questions or wait for input** - This runs non-interactively. Make your best inferences.
-3. **Use valid JSON** - No trailing commas, proper quotes
-4. **Include all required fields** - project_name, target_audience, product_vision
-5. **Write to Output Directory** - Use the path provided at the end of the prompt, NOT the project root
-6. **Make educated guesses** - It's better to have reasonable inferences than empty fields
-7. **Be thorough on audience** - Infer from README, code structure, and project type
-
+2. **Use valid JSON** - No trailing commas, proper quotes
+3. **Include all required fields** - project_name, target_audience, product_vision
+4. **Ask before assuming** - Don't guess what the user wants for critical information
+5. **Confirm key information** - Especially target audience and vision
+6. **Be thorough on audience** - This is the most important part for roadmap quality
+7. **Make educated guesses when appropriate** - For technical details and competitive context, reasonable inferences are acceptable
+8. **Write to Output Directory** - Use the path provided at the end of the prompt, NOT the project root
+9. **Incorporate competitor analysis** - If `competitor_analysis.json` exists, use its data to enrich `competitive_context` with real competitor insights and pain points. Set `competitor_analysis_available: true` when data is used
 ---
 
 ## ERROR RECOVERY

auto-claude/prompts/roadmap_features.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ You are the **Roadmap Feature Generator Agent** in the Auto-Build framework. You
 **Input**:
 - `roadmap_discovery.json` (project understanding)
 - `project_index.json` (codebase structure)
+- `competitor_analysis.json` (optional - competitor insights if available)
 
 **Output**: `roadmap.json` (complete roadmap with prioritized features)
 
@@ -63,7 +64,8 @@ You MUST create `roadmap.json` with this EXACT structure:
       ],
       "user_stories": [
         "As a [user], I want to [action] so that [benefit]"
-      ]
+      ],
+      "competitor_insight_ids": ["insight-id-1"]
     }
   ],
   "metadata": {
@@ -90,6 +92,9 @@ cat project_index.json
 
 # Check for existing features or TODOs
 grep -r "TODO\|FEATURE\|IDEA" --include="*.md" . 2>/dev/null | head -30
+
+# Check for competitor analysis data (if enabled by user)
+cat competitor_analysis.json 2>/dev/null || echo "No competitor analysis available"
 ```
 
 Extract key information:
@@ -97,6 +102,7 @@ Extract key information:
 - Product vision and value proposition
 - Current features and gaps
 - Constraints and dependencies
+- Competitor pain points and market gaps (if competitor_analysis.json exists)
 
 ---
 
@@ -129,6 +135,25 @@ Based on `current_state.technical_debt`, consider:
 - What refactoring or improvements are needed?
 - What would improve developer experience?
 
+### 1.6 Competitor Pain Points (if competitor_analysis.json exists)
+
+**IMPORTANT**: If `competitor_analysis.json` is available, this becomes a HIGH-PRIORITY source for feature ideas.
+
+For each pain point in `competitor_analysis.json` → `insights_summary.top_pain_points`, consider:
+- What feature would directly address this pain point better than competitors?
+- Can we turn competitor weaknesses into our strengths?
+- What market gaps (from `market_gaps`) can we fill?
+
+For each competitor in `competitor_analysis.json` → `competitors`:
+- Review their `pain_points` array for user frustrations
+- Use the `id` of each pain point for the `competitor_insight_ids` field when creating features
+
+**Linking Features to Competitor Insights**:
+When a feature addresses a competitor pain point:
+1. Add the pain point's `id` to the feature's `competitor_insight_ids` array
+2. Reference the competitor and pain point in the feature's `rationale`
+3. Consider boosting the feature's priority if it addresses multiple competitor weaknesses
+
 ---
 
 ## PHASE 2: PRIORITIZATION (MoSCoW)
@@ -139,11 +164,13 @@ Apply MoSCoW prioritization to each feature:
 - Critical for MVP or current phase
 - Users cannot function without this
 - Legal/compliance requirements
+- **Addresses critical competitor pain points** (if competitor_analysis.json exists)
 
 **SHOULD HAVE** (priority: "should")
 - Important but not critical
 - Significant value to users
 - Can wait for next phase if needed
+- **Addresses common competitor pain points** (if competitor_analysis.json exists)
 
 **COULD HAVE** (priority: "could")
 - Nice to have, enhances experience
@@ -167,7 +194,7 @@ For each feature, assess:
 - **High**: 10+ files, architectural changes, > 3 days
 
 ### Impact (Low/Medium/High)
-- **High**: Core user need, differentiator, revenue driver
+- **High**: Core user need, differentiator, revenue driver, **addresses competitor pain points**
 - **Medium**: Improves experience, addresses secondary needs
 - **Low**: Edge cases, polish, nice-to-have
 
@@ -277,7 +304,7 @@ cat > roadmap.json << 'EOF'
       "id": "feature-1",
       "title": "[Feature Title]",
       "description": "[What it does]",
-      "rationale": "[Why it matters]",
+      "rationale": "[Why it matters - include competitor pain point reference if applicable]",
       "priority": "must|should|could|wont",
       "complexity": "low|medium|high",
       "impact": "low|medium|high",
@@ -290,19 +317,23 @@ cat > roadmap.json << 'EOF'
       ],
       "user_stories": [
         "As a [user], I want to [action] so that [benefit]"
-      ]
+      ],
+      "competitor_insight_ids": []
     }
   ],
   "metadata": {
     "created_at": "[ISO timestamp]",
     "updated_at": "[ISO timestamp]",
     "generated_by": "roadmap_features agent",
-    "prioritization_framework": "MoSCoW"
+    "prioritization_framework": "MoSCoW",
+    "competitor_analysis_used": false
   }
 }
 EOF
 ```
 
+**Note**: Set `competitor_analysis_used: true` in metadata if competitor_analysis.json was incorporated.
+
 Verify the file was created:
 
 ```bash
@@ -356,6 +387,8 @@ Project: [name]
 Vision: [one_liner]
 Phases: [count]
 Features: [count]
+Competitor Analysis Used: [yes/no]
+Features Addressing Competitor Pain Points: [count]
 
 Breakdown by priority:
 - Must Have: [count]
@@ -375,6 +408,7 @@ roadmap.json created successfully.
 4. **Consider dependencies** - Don't plan impossible sequences
 5. **Include acceptance criteria** - Make features testable
 6. **Use user stories** - Connect features to user value
+7. **Leverage competitor analysis** - If `competitor_analysis.json` exists, prioritize features that address competitor pain points and include `competitor_insight_ids` to link features to specific insights
 
 ---
 
@@ -401,10 +435,17 @@ For each feature, ensure you capture:
   ],
   "user_stories": [
     "As a [persona], I want to [action] so that [benefit]"
-  ]
+  ],
+  "competitor_insight_ids": ["pain-point-id-1", "pain-point-id-2"]
 }
 ```
 
+**Note on `competitor_insight_ids`**:
+- This field is **optional** - only include when the feature addresses competitor pain points
+- The IDs should reference pain point IDs from `competitor_analysis.json` → `competitors[].pain_points[].id`
+- Features with `competitor_insight_ids` gain priority boost in the roadmap
+- Use empty array `[]` if the feature doesn't address any competitor insights
+
 ---
 
 ## BEGIN

auto-claude/roadmap_runner.py

@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ class RoadmapConfig:
     output_dir: Path
     model: str = "claude-opus-4-5-20251101"
     refresh: bool = False  # Force regeneration even if roadmap exists
+    enable_competitor_analysis: bool = False  # Enable competitor analysis phase
 
 
 class RoadmapOrchestrator:
@@ -86,10 +87,12 @@ class RoadmapOrchestrator:
         output_dir: Path | None = None,
         model: str = "claude-opus-4-5-20251101",
         refresh: bool = False,
+        enable_competitor_analysis: bool = False,
     ):
         self.project_dir = Path(project_dir)
         self.model = model
         self.refresh = refresh
+        self.enable_competitor_analysis = enable_competitor_analysis
 
         # Default output to project's .auto-claude directory (installed instance)
         # Note: auto-claude/ is source code, .auto-claude/ is the installed instance
@@ -320,6 +323,123 @@ class RoadmapOrchestrator:
                 "graph_hints", True, [str(hints_file)], [str(e)], 0
             )
 
+    async def phase_competitor_analysis(self, enable_competitor_analysis: bool = False) -> RoadmapPhaseResult:
+        """Run competitor analysis to research competitors and user feedback (if enabled).
+
+        This is an optional phase - it gracefully degrades if disabled or if analysis fails.
+        Competitor insights enhance roadmap features but are not required.
+        """
+        analysis_file = self.output_dir / "competitor_analysis.json"
+
+        # Check if competitor analysis is enabled
+        if not enable_competitor_analysis:
+            print_status("Competitor analysis not enabled, skipping", "info")
+            # Write a minimal file indicating analysis was skipped
+            with open(analysis_file, "w") as f:
+                json.dump({
+                    "enabled": False,
+                    "reason": "Competitor analysis not enabled by user",
+                    "competitors": [],
+                    "market_gaps": [],
+                    "insights_summary": {
+                        "top_pain_points": [],
+                        "differentiator_opportunities": [],
+                        "market_trends": []
+                    },
+                    "created_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                }, f, indent=2)
+            return RoadmapPhaseResult("competitor_analysis", True, [str(analysis_file)], [], 0)
+
+        # Check if already exists (skip if not refresh)
+        if analysis_file.exists() and not self.refresh:
+            print_status("competitor_analysis.json already exists", "success")
+            return RoadmapPhaseResult("competitor_analysis", True, [str(analysis_file)], [], 0)
+
+        # Check if discovery file exists (required for competitor analysis)
+        discovery_file = self.output_dir / "roadmap_discovery.json"
+        if not discovery_file.exists():
+            print_status("Discovery file not found, skipping competitor analysis", "warning")
+            with open(analysis_file, "w") as f:
+                json.dump({
+                    "enabled": True,
+                    "error": "Discovery file not found - cannot analyze competitors without project context",
+                    "competitors": [],
+                    "market_gaps": [],
+                    "insights_summary": {
+                        "top_pain_points": [],
+                        "differentiator_opportunities": [],
+                        "market_trends": []
+                    },
+                    "created_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                }, f, indent=2)
+            return RoadmapPhaseResult("competitor_analysis", True, [str(analysis_file)], ["Discovery file not found"], 0)
+
+        errors = []
+        for attempt in range(MAX_RETRIES):
+            print_status(f"Running competitor analysis agent (attempt {attempt + 1})...", "progress")
+
+            context = f"""
+**Discovery File**: {discovery_file}
+**Project Index**: {self.output_dir / "project_index.json"}
+**Output File**: {analysis_file}
+
+Research competitors based on the project type and target audience from roadmap_discovery.json.
+Use WebSearch to find competitors and analyze user feedback (reviews, complaints, feature requests).
+Output your findings to competitor_analysis.json.
+"""
+            success, output = await self._run_agent(
+                "competitor_analysis.md",
+                additional_context=context,
+            )
+
+            if success and analysis_file.exists():
+                # Validate JSON structure
+                try:
+                    with open(analysis_file) as f:
+                        data = json.load(f)
+
+                    # Check for required fields (gracefully accept minimal structure)
+                    if "competitors" in data:
+                        competitor_count = len(data.get("competitors", []))
+                        pain_point_count = sum(
+                            len(c.get("pain_points", []))
+                            for c in data.get("competitors", [])
+                        )
+                        print_status(
+                            f"Analyzed {competitor_count} competitors, found {pain_point_count} pain points",
+                            "success"
+                        )
+                        return RoadmapPhaseResult("competitor_analysis", True, [str(analysis_file)], [], attempt)
+                    else:
+                        errors.append("Missing 'competitors' field in competitor_analysis.json")
+                except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
+                    errors.append(f"Invalid JSON: {e}")
+            else:
+                errors.append(f"Attempt {attempt + 1}: Agent did not create competitor analysis file")
+
+        # Graceful degradation: if all retries fail, create empty analysis and continue
+        print_status("Competitor analysis failed, continuing without competitor insights", "warning")
+        for err in errors:
+            print(f"  {muted('Error:')} {err}")
+
+        with open(analysis_file, "w") as f:
+            json.dump({
+                "enabled": True,
+                "error": "Analysis failed after retries",
+                "errors": errors,
+                "competitors": [],
+                "market_gaps": [],
+                "insights_summary": {
+                    "top_pain_points": [],
+                    "differentiator_opportunities": [],
+                    "market_trends": []
+                },
+                "created_at": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+            }, f, indent=2)
+
+        # Return success=True for graceful degradation (don't block roadmap generation)
+        return RoadmapPhaseResult("competitor_analysis", True, [str(analysis_file)], errors, MAX_RETRIES)
+
     async def phase_project_index(self) -> RoadmapPhaseResult:
         """Ensure project index exists."""
         debug("roadmap_runner", "Starting phase: project_index")
@@ -565,7 +685,7 @@ Output the complete roadmap to roadmap.json.
         return RoadmapPhaseResult("features", False, [], errors, MAX_RETRIES)
 
     async def run(self) -> bool:
-        """Run the complete roadmap generation process."""
+        """Run the complete roadmap generation process with optional competitor analysis."""
         debug_section("roadmap_runner", "Starting Roadmap Generation")
         debug(
             "roadmap_runner",
@@ -580,12 +700,12 @@ Output the complete roadmap to roadmap.json.
             box(
                 f"Project: {self.project_dir}\n"
                 f"Output: {self.output_dir}\n"
-                f"Model: {self.model}",
+                f"Model: {self.model}\n"
+                f"Competitor Analysis: {'enabled' if self.enable_competitor_analysis else 'disabled'}",
                 title="ROADMAP GENERATOR",
                 style="heavy",
             )
         )
-
         results = []
 
         # Phase 1: Project Index & Graph Hints (in parallel)
@@ -638,6 +758,14 @@ Output the complete roadmap to roadmap.json.
             return False
         debug_success("roadmap_runner", "Phase 2 complete")
 
+        # Phase 2.5: Competitor Analysis (optional, runs after discovery)
+        print_section("PHASE 2.5: COMPETITOR ANALYSIS", Icons.SEARCH)
+        competitor_result = await self.phase_competitor_analysis(
+            enable_competitor_analysis=self.enable_competitor_analysis
+        )
+        results.append(competitor_result)
+        # Note: competitor_result.success is always True (graceful degradation)
+
         # Phase 3: Feature Generation
         debug("roadmap_runner", "Starting Phase 3: Feature Generation")
         print_section("PHASE 3: FEATURE GENERATION", Icons.SUBTASK)
@@ -727,6 +855,12 @@ def main():
         action="store_true",
         help="Force regeneration even if roadmap exists",
     )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--competitor-analysis",
+        action="store_true",
+        dest="enable_competitor_analysis",
+        help="Enable competitor analysis phase",
+    )
 
     args = parser.parse_args()
 
@@ -759,6 +893,7 @@ def main():
         output_dir=args.output,
         model=args.model,
         refresh=args.refresh,
+        enable_competitor_analysis=args.enable_competitor_analysis,
     )
 
     try: