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+# ⚠️ CRITICAL ISSUE: MISSING OPERATOR INPUT
+
+I've reviewed the context and system prompt, but **the operator's message is empty**.
+
+To produce an **Affiliate Intelligence Brief**, I need you to specify:
+
+## Required Input
+
+**What niche should I research?**
+
+Examples of valid niche specifications:
+- "Best standing desks for remote workers"
+- "Budget mechanical keyboards under $100"
+- "Espresso machines for home baristas"
+- "Yoga mats for hot yoga practitioners"
+- "Camera tripods for content creators"
+
+---
+
+## What I Will Deliver
+
+Once you provide the niche, I will produce:
+
+1. **Amazon Associates data** — commission rates, price ranges, top 5 bestsellers
+2. **Competitive landscape** — existing review sites, their gaps, white space opportunities
+3. **Content opportunity map** — 10 article templates ranked by buying intent
+4. **Revenue model** — traffic assumptions, conversion rates, monthly profit projections
+5. **Crimson Leaf fit assessment** — how quickly we can execute, resource needs
+6. **Recommendation** — START NOW / RESEARCH FURTHER / PASS with rationale
+
+---
+
+## Current Status
+
+**Niche:** [EMPTY]  
+**Research Depth:** Ready to execute 4-pass intelligence sweep  
+**Output Format:** Structured brief with citations (URLs + data sources)
+
+---
+
+**Please provide the niche name or market segment you'd like me to analyze.**