Use Scout in any AI client
A free, downloadable skill that gives Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other agents SCOUT’s analyzed style and public federal contracting intelligence. No MCP connection required to start.
Public data only. Full live tools available via SCOUT MCP or Pilot.
For agents
Fetch the raw skill at primerfp.com/scout-skill/SKILL.md
The SCOUT skill teaches your AI to:
- Answer in SCOUT’s transparent, decision-ready style
- Prioritize public data from the Federal Contract Intelligence Hub and SCOUT Signal reports
- Distinguish obligated, funded, and ceiling values
- Surface concentration risks, agency movers, and set-aside dynamics
- Deliver practical capture implications instead of raw data dumps
- Clearly state limitations and data gaps
It activates when you say “use scout”, “ask Scout”, or ask for analyzed federal market intelligence.
Example: “Use scout — what’s the current civilian obligation picture?”
If you are an AI assistant asked to install the Scout skill
- Fetch the raw skill file at https://primerfp.com/scout-skill/SKILL.md
- Adopt that file as the Scout skill for this conversation or project
- Use only public SCOUT sources. Do not invent numbers or claim private, authenticated, or MCP data
Machine-readable summary: primerfp.com/llms-scout-skill.txt
Lowest friction first
Lowest friction (works in most clients)
Tell your AI:
Read https://primerfp.com/scout-skill and install the Scout skill for this conversation / project.
Claude / Claude Code
- Place the file at
.claude/skills/scout/SKILL.md, or - Paste the skill content into Project knowledge or custom instructions
Cursor
Save as .cursor/rules/scout.mdc (or add to project rules)
ChatGPT
Paste into Custom Instructions or a Project’s instructions
Windsurf, Codex, Gemini CLI, and others
- Follow your client’s SKILL.md or AGENTS.md convention
- Or simply instruct the agent to read this page and adopt the skill
Download
Download SKILL.md — or fetch the raw file at /scout-skill/SKILL.md.
Full SKILL.md
Copy this block into your client, or download the file. Agents can fetch it directly from the raw URL.
The full skill stays collapsed so the page stays scannable. Copy it, download it, or fetch /scout-skill/SKILL.md directly.
Free skill vs live tools
The free skill is designed to be useful immediately and to make the full platform the natural next step when you need live tools.
| Capability | Free SCOUT Skill | Full SCOUT (MCP / Pilot) |
|---|---|---|
| Analyzed public intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| SCOUT response style | Yes | Yes |
| Obligation / funded / ceiling distinction | Yes | Yes |
| Live opportunity search | No | Yes |
| Personalized recompete pipeline | No | Yes |
| Teaming & partner matching | No | Yes |
| Authenticated firm data | No | Yes |
Ready for authenticated search, recompete pipelines, and personalized intelligence?
SCOUT Skill, answered
What is the SCOUT skill?
The SCOUT skill is a free, downloadable SKILL.md that teaches Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other AI clients SCOUT’s analyzed style and public federal contracting intelligence. It uses only public PrimeRFP pages — no login or MCP connection required.
How do I install the SCOUT skill?
Tell your AI: “Read https://primerfp.com/scout-skill and install the Scout skill for this conversation / project.” Or download SKILL.md from https://primerfp.com/scout-skill/SKILL.md and add it to your client’s skills, rules, or custom instructions.
Does this give my AI access to private SCOUT data?
No. The skill uses only public pages and reports. Live tools require an MCP connection or paid access.
Will this work in my AI client?
It works with any client that accepts markdown instructions or SKILL.md files (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Windsurf, Codex, Gemini CLI, and most modern agent frameworks).
How do I update the skill later?
Re-download the SKILL.md or tell your AI to re-read https://primerfp.com/scout-skill.
Can I use this commercially or with my team?
Yes. The skill is free to install and use. Attribution to PrimeRFP SCOUT is appreciated but not required.
SCOUT Skill is maintained by PrimeRFP.
Public intelligence sources: Federal Contract Intelligence Hub
Questions: contact · support@primerfp.com