analysis-design

Create structured analysis design documents for hypothesis-driven exploratory data analysis.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/etoyama/insight-blueprint --skill analysis-design-etoyama
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Skill: analysis-design
Source: https://github.com/etoyama/insight-blueprint/tree/main/skills/analysis-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/etoyama/insight-blueprint --skill analysis-design-etoyama

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and analysts often struggle to structure hypothesis‑driven analysis plans, leading to disorganized workflows and missed insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Design Creation: Interactive interview to capture hypothesis details, methodology, and metrics.
  • Integration with Insight Blueprint MCP: Calls list_analysis_designs, create_analysis_design, and update_analysis_design to store designs in a standardized YAML format.
  • Framing Brief Mapping: Automatically extracts information from a prior analysis‑framing step to pre‑populate design fields.
  • Methodology Enrichment: Generates concrete code patterns for data sources, improving downstream notebook generation.
  • Use Case Example: A data scientist wants to formalize a new hypothesis about foreign population impact on crime rates and immediately create a design document ready for review.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to start a new analysis design with the /analysis-design skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about analysis-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a structured analysis design document for exploratory data analysis?

Create structured analysis design documents by using an interactive interview to capture hypothesis details, methodology, and metrics, then storing them in a standardized YAML format via Insight Blueprint MCP tools.

What is hypothesis-driven analysis design and when do I need it?

Hypothesis-driven analysis design is a structured planning method for exploratory data analysis. You need it when formalizing research hypotheses to prevent disorganized workflows and missed insights during data investigation.

How do I map a framing brief to populate analysis design fields automatically?

Map a framing brief by automatically extracting information from a prior analysis-framing step to pre-populate design fields, ensuring continuity and reducing manual data entry when creating new analysis designs.

Does this analysis design skill integrate with Insight Blueprint MCP for managing designs?

Yes, the skill integrates with Insight Blueprint MCP by calling list_analysis_designs, create_analysis_design, and update_analysis_design functions to store and manage designs with strict schema validation.

How do I generate concrete code patterns for data sources in my analysis design?

Generate concrete code patterns for data sources through methodology enrichment during the design creation process, improving downstream notebook generation and ensuring immediate code readiness for review.

What are the limitations of using YAML format for analysis design documents?

YAML format analysis design documents require strict schema validation adherence. Limitations include dependency on Insight Blueprint MCP functions for creation and updates, and the need for a prior analysis-framing step for optimal field pre-population.