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Start a research project with intelligent agent orchestration

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About research

The 'research' skill offers intelligent orchestration of specialized agents to systematically conduct research on a given topic. It solves the problem of fragmented research workflows by combining multiple expert agents that can work in harmony to cover various aspects of the research process. Whether it’s conducting a literature review, detecting biases, formulating hypotheses, or analyzing data, this skill streamlines the entire research process by leveraging automation and expert knowledge. Users can expect an end-to-end solution that assists in every stage of research, from planning to synthesis, making research projects more efficient and comprehensive.

Main features of this skill include an agent registry with diverse functionalities: academic search and citation chaining (literature-reviewer), bias and fallacy detection (critical-analyzer), hypothesis exploration (hypothesis-explorer), cross-domain analogy generation (lateral-thinker), and statistical analysis (quant-analyst). The orchestration process includes classifying the query, selecting agents, generating a plan, executing the plan, and synthesizing the results into a final report. The skill also offers a flexible file writing protocol to save research outputs in an organized manner. With modes for interactive, automatic, and manual operation, the skill can adapt to various user preferences and project needs.

The 'research' skill is ideal for academic researchers, data scientists, and professionals who need a structured approach to conducting research. It is also highly beneficial for grant writers, manuscript evaluators, and anyone working on projects that require extensive literature review, hypothesis testing, or statistical analysis. The ability to orchestrate multiple agents to conduct in-depth research and provide a clear synthesis is especially useful for users in academic and professional settings who require thorough, well-organized, and documented research outputs.

FAQ

How do I start a research project with the research skill?

To start a research project, provide a research topic or query. The skill will analyze your query, select the appropriate agents, generate an execution plan, and show the proposed plan. You can then approve or modify the plan before execution.

Can I run this skill automatically?

Yes, the research skill supports an automatic execution mode (`--auto`). In this mode, the entire research process will be carried out without any user intervention after the plan is generated.

What happens if an agent fails to execute?

If an agent fails to execute, the system logs the error and continues with the next part of the process. Partial results may be accepted, and you will be notified of any issues.

Is the research skill compatible with all types of research?

The research skill is designed to work with a wide range of research topics, but it is particularly suitable for systematic academic research, hypothesis testing, and statistical analysis. For highly specialized fields, the skill's ability to select relevant agents ensures flexibility.

How are the research outputs saved?

After the plan is approved, all research outputs are saved in a timestamped directory. Outputs include agent-specific results and a final synthesis. Files are written using a structured format, ensuring all outputs are organized and easily accessible.

Install research

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill