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IndustryLens launches AI connector for competitive intelligence

Hacker News23h ago4 min read
IndustryLens launches AI connector for competitive intelligence

Key takeaway

IndustryLens has launched a competitive-intelligence connector for AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT, allowing users to query competitor data (pricing, positioning, ads, hiring, news) directly in their workspace. Unlike traditional competitive-intelligence platforms that gate data behind demo calls and enterprise contracts, IndustryLens offers a public tier with transparent pricing and one-click integration into mainstream AI tools.

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3 Key Points

  • What happened

    IndustryLens, a competitive-intelligence platform, has released a Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector that integrates into Claude, Cursor, Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, and other AI tools. Users can now ask their AI questions about competitor pricing, positioning, ads, hiring, reviews, and news without leaving their workspace.

  • Why it matters

    Most competitive-intelligence platforms require a demo call and enterprise contract to access data. IndustryLens offers a public tier with published pricing (€59/month for the account tier) and no demo gate, making competitive research accessible directly within the tools developers and business teams already use.

  • What to watch

    The public tier is free for basic queries; the platform monitors markets including AI-search & brand visibility, GTM engineering, spend management, APM & observability, and offshore engineering, with coverage refreshing weekly. Integration is one-click for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other clients via Smithery or manual setup.

FAQ

How much does IndustryLens cost?
The public tier is free. The account tier, which provides full per-account intelligence and deeper analysis, costs €59/month with published pricing and no demo gate.
Which AI tools support IndustryLens?
It integrates with Claude Pro/Team/Enterprise (one-click), ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Business (via developer mode), Cursor (one-click), VS Code (one-click via built-in MCP installer), Windsurf, Cline, Claude Desktop, and others. Gemini support is coming for the app; CLI is available now.
What information does IndustryLens track?
The platform monitors pricing, positioning, ads, hiring, reviews, and news. It covers markets including AI-search & brand visibility, GTM engineering, spend management, APM & observability, and offshore engineering, with coverage refreshing weekly.

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