analyst

Gathers requirements, maps stakeholders, identifies risks, and estimates effort from feature descriptions.

4|Updated Aug 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wtthornton/HomeIQ --skill analyst
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Skill: analyst
Source: https://github.com/wtthornton/HomeIQ/tree/main/.claude/skills/analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wtthornton/HomeIQ --skill analyst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ambiguity in project goals and stakeholder expectations often leads to scope creep and delays. This Skill gathers comprehensive requirements, maps stakeholders, and identifies risks to guide decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Requirements Gathering: Extracts functional and non-functional requirements with acceptance criteria.
  • Stakeholder Analysis: Identifies stakeholders, priorities, and communication preferences.
  • Technology Research: Evaluates options and documents trade-offs using Context7 KB cache.
  • Risk & Effort Estimation: Quantifies risks and estimates effort.

Quick Start

Provide a feature description; the Analyst will extract requirements and propose a plan with identified stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions about analyst

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I gather requirements and identify stakeholders for a project?

Requirements gathering extracts functional and non-functional needs while mapping stakeholders, their priorities, and communication preferences. Provide a feature description and the Analyst identifies requirements, acceptance criteria, and key stakeholders to guide scope and planning.

What's the best way to estimate effort and assess risks before project execution?

Risk and effort estimation quantifies project risks and labor needs using structured analysis. The Analyst decomposes tasks into work items, generates acceptance criteria, and surfaces trade-offs to inform realistic timelines and resource allocation.

Can I use this for technology research and competitive analysis across projects?

Yes. Technology research evaluates options and documents trade-offs using Context7 KB lookups. The Analyst supports both file-based and API-driven execution, enabling systematic comparison of technical approaches and competitive positioning.

How does this reduce ambiguity and scope creep in project planning?

Ambiguity in goals and stakeholder expectations drives scope creep and delays. This Skill gathers comprehensive requirements, maps stakeholder needs, and identifies risks upfront, creating a shared baseline that guides decision-making and prevents misalignment.

Does this auto-detect project profiles and integrate with existing workflows?

Auto-detection of project profiles enables the Analyst to tailor requirements gathering to your project context. Context7 KB integration and both file-based and API-driven execution support seamless integration into existing workflows and toolchains.