Keyword Reverse Lookup v1.0.0IMPORTANT — Working Directory: All scripts in this skill MUST be executed with the working directory set to the absolute path of the directory containing this SKILL.md file (the skill root directory). Always
cdinto this directory before running any command. Do NOT use relative paths or shell shortcuts like~in paths, as they may not be resolved by the execution environment.
What keywords drive sales for competitors?
Reverse-engineer competitor traffic by finding what keywords they rank for.
Core Question
— What keywords are driving competitor sales?
Clarify or Infer Before Querying
- If ASIN is missing, ask for the competitor ASIN before running.
- Clarify marketplace when not obvious.
- Do not invent ASINs from product names.
When to Use
- Analyzing competitor keyword strategy
- Finding keywords you might be missing
- Understanding traffic sources for top sellers
- Identifying brand vs generic keyword dependency
Differs From / Not Applicable
- Use keyword-research for seed keyword expansion.
- Use keyword-rank-tracker to check rank positions for specific keywords.
- Use listing-keyword-optimizer to place keywords into listing copy.
- Use this skill when the input is a competitor ASIN.
Data Source
| Source | Endpoint | Data |
|---|---|---|
| Jungle Scout | /api/v1/tools/jungle-scout/keywords/by-asin |
Keywords, rankings, volume, trends |
Analysis Dimensions
| Dimension | Description |
|---|---|
| Traffic Keywords | All keywords the ASIN ranks for |
| Organic vs Sponsored | Natural ranking vs paid positioning |
| Search Volume | Monthly exact/broad match volume |
| Ranking Position | Where competitor ranks (top 10, 50, etc.) |
| PPC Opportunity | Keywords with good volume but low competition |
| Keyword Types | Brand/Generic/Long-tail classification |
Key Metrics
| Metric | Description | Good Value |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords Found | Total traffic keywords | > 50 |
| High Volume Keywords | Search > 1,000/mo | > 10 |
| Top 10 Rankings | Organic rank ≤ 10 | > 5 |
| PPC Overlap | Also running ads | % indicates strategy |
| Ease of Ranking | JS score 0-100 | > 70 is easy |
Keyword Type Classification
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| BRAND | Contains brand name | "cerave face wash" |
| GENERIC | Category terms (1-3 words) | |
| LONG_TAIL | Specific modifiers (4+ words) |
Traffic Distribution Analysis
| Pattern | Signal | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| High Brand % | Brand loyalty | Hard to steal traffic |
| High Generic % | Market reach | Broader opportunity |
| High Long-tail % | Niche targeting | Conversion focused |
| High Sponsored % | PPC dependent | Vulnerable to budget cuts |
⚠️ MANDATORY: Charts & Display Rules
- Generate charts by default for full analytical reports — use
--chartwith an output directory unless the user asks for a quick text-only result or chart data is unavailable. - Send generated charts to the user — when charts are created, share all chart PNGs immediately.
- All chart styling is driven by
ecommerce_chart_helpers.pywhich reads fromchart_style.json(derived fromreferences/display-rules.md). Do NOT hardcode colors in scripts.
Usage
# Single ASIN lookup
python3 scripts/keyword_reverse_lookup.py '{"asin": "B07RL88DD2"}'
# Multiple ASINs (competitor comparison)
python3 scripts/keyword_reverse_lookup.py '{"asins": ["B07RL88DD2", "B08EXAMPLE"]}'
# With minimum volume filter
python3 scripts/keyword_reverse_lookup.py '{"asin": "B07RL88DD2", "min_volume": 500}'
# With chart output
python3 scripts/keyword_reverse_lookup.py '{"asin": "B07RL88DD2"}' --chart /tmp/output
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
asin |
string | required | Single ASIN to analyze |
asins |
array | - | Multiple ASINs to compare |
market |
string | Marketplace (US/UK/DE/FR/CA/JP) | |
min_volume |
int | 100 | Minimum search volume filter |
Output Structure
The output will be a structured markdown report, following this format:
Keyword Reverse Lookup Report: [ASIN(s)]
1. Executive Summary
- Analyzed ASIN(s): [asin or asins]
- Analysis Market: [market]
- Analysis Date: [analysis_date]
- Total Keywords Found: [total_keywords_found]
- Primary Insight: [summary.insights]
2. Core ASIN Keyword Overview (If Single ASIN)
- Primary ASIN: [summary.primary_asin]
- Total Keywords: [summary.total_keywords]
- Estimated Monthly Traffic: [summary.estimated_traffic]
- Top 10 Ranked Keywords: [summary.top_10_rankings]
- Organic Traffic Percentage: [summary.organic_pct]%
- Top Keyword Examples: [summary.top_keywords]
3. Detailed ASIN Analysis (Detailed analysis for each analyzed ASIN)
Target ASIN: [current_asin]
- Total Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].total_keywords]
- Total Search Volume: [asin_analyses[current_asin].total_search_volume]
- Estimated Monthly Traffic: [asin_analyses[current_asin].estimated_monthly_traffic]
- Ranking Distribution:
- Top 10 Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].ranking_distribution.top_10]
- Top 20 Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].ranking_distribution.top_20]
- Top 50 Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].ranking_distribution.top_50]
- Below 50 Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].ranking_distribution.below_50]
- Traffic Sources:
- Organic Only Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].traffic_sources.organic_only]
- Sponsored Only Keywords: [asin_analyses[current_asin].traffic_sources.sponsored_only]
- Both Organic and Sponsored: [asin_analyses[current_asin].traffic_sources.both]
- Organic Traffic Percentage: [asin_analyses[current_asin].traffic_sources.organic_pct]%
- Keyword Type Distribution:
- Brand Keywords (BRAND): [asin_analyses[current_asin].keyword_types.BRAND]
- Generic Keywords (GENERIC): [asin_analyses[current_asin].keyword_types.GENERIC]
- Long-Tail Keywords (LONG_TAIL): [asin_analyses[current_asin].keyword_types.LONG_TAIL]
- Key Insights: [asin_analyses[current_asin].insights.summary]
- Traffic Level: [asin_analyses[current_asin].insights.traffic_level]
- Assessments: [asin_analyses[current_asin].insights.assessments]
- Recommendations: [asin_analyses[current_asin].insights.recommendations]
4. Attached Visualizations
- Keyword Type Distribution (1_keyword_types.png)
- Ranking Distribution (2_ranking_distribution.png)
- Traffic Sources (3_traffic_sources.png)
- Top Keywords (4_top_keywords.png)
Charts Generated
| Chart | Description | File |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword Types | Brand/Generic/Long-tail pie | 1_keyword_types.png |
| Ranking Distribution | Top 10/20/50/Below bar | 2_ranking_distribution.png |
| Traffic Sources | Organic/Sponsored pie | 3_traffic_sources.png |
| Top Keywords | Volume horizontal bar | 4_top_keywords.png |
Insights Generated
| Insight | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Traffic Level | HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW based on estimate |
| Strong Rankings | > 10 keywords in top 10 |
| Weak Rankings | < 3 keywords in top 10 |
| Brand Dependent | > 30% brand keywords |
| Good Generic Reach | > 40% generic keywords |
| Heavy PPC | > 20% keywords with both organic + ads |
| Opportunity | Target easy-ranking high-volume keywords |
Workflow Integration
1️⃣ keyword-reverse-lookup → What competitors rank for
2️⃣ keyword-research → Expand with related keywords
3️⃣ keyword-priority-ranker → Prioritize targeting order
Limitations
- API returns max 50-100 keywords per ASIN
- Requires NexScope Proxy API access (Jungle Scout via proxy)
- Historical ranking data not available
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
NEXSCOPE_PROXY_BASE |
Yes | NexScope proxy base URL |
NEXSCOPE_API_KEY |
Yes | NexScope proxy API key |
References
references/display-rules.md— Chart styling guidelines