{
  "name": "The niche evidence loop",
  "slug": "niche-evidence-loop",
  "summary": "Turn a niche question into a sourced brief before spending time on designs.",
  "category": {
    "slug": "research",
    "label": "Research"
  },
  "author": "AI POD Builder",
  "inspired_by": {
    "title": "The research-to-artifact loop",
    "author": "Hiten Shah",
    "url": "https://signals.forwardfuture.com/loop-library/loops/research-to-artifact-loop/"
  },
  "loop_prompt": "Should I explore [niche] for [product]? Use [approved public sources] to write a one-page brief: audience, buying occasion, observed demand signals, competing offers, and unknowns. Record a link and check date for each factual claim. Each round, investigate the missing fact most likely to change the decision and update the brief. Do not treat listing counts as sales or invent numbers. Stop after three rounds, when evidence supports a small test, or when access is blocked. Ask before paid tools or API use. Return a test recommendation or insufficient evidence; do not create listings.",
  "success_check": "A brief with traceable claims, uncertainty and a clear next decision.",
  "stop_conditions": [
    "Three rounds completed",
    "Enough evidence for a small test",
    "Required sources unavailable"
  ],
  "approval_boundaries": [
    "Ask before paid tools or APIs",
    "No publishing or seller contact"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "niches",
    "evidence",
    "research"
  ],
  "related_episode": null,
  "status": "starter",
  "date_added": "2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z",
  "date_tested": null,
  "result": null,
  "url": "https://aipodbuilder.com/loops/niche-evidence-loop/",
  "markdown_url": "https://aipodbuilder.com/loops/niche-evidence-loop.md"
}