autoresearch

Iteratively improve measurable systems through hypothesis-driven single parameter changes.

10|1|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pbc-os/agent-skills-public --skill autoresearch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: autoresearch
Source: https://github.com/pbc-os/agent-skills-public/tree/main/skills/tier-5-automation/autoresearch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pbc-os/agent-skills-public --skill autoresearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of improving any measurable system by creating a self-correcting loop of experimentation and learning, eliminating the need for constant human oversight in optimization tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Autonomous Optimization: Continuously refines systems like forecasting models, prompt engineering, or performance tuning by making single, evaluated changes.
  • Hypothesis-Driven Improvement: Forms hypotheses, tests them by modifying parameters, and retains only beneficial changes.
  • Use Case: Imagine you want to improve the accuracy of your sales forecast. This Skill can autonomously adjust forecasting parameters, run evaluations against historical data, and iteratively refine the model until accuracy converges.

Quick Start

Run autoresearch on optimizing the sales forecast accuracy using the provided historical data.

Frequently Asked Questions about autoresearch

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

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How do I automate parameter tuning for machine learning models?

Automate parameter tuning by using a structured experimental loop that forms hypotheses, makes single parameter changes, evaluates outcomes against historical data, and retains beneficial modifications to iteratively improve machine learning models.

What is hypothesis-driven iterative improvement for system optimization?

Hypothesis-driven iterative improvement is an autonomous optimization mechanism that continuously refines measurable systems by testing parameter adjustments, evaluating the results, and permanently retaining only the changes that yield measurable performance improvements.

Do I need historical data to run autonomous optimization on a forecasting model?

Yes, autonomous optimization requires historical data to serve as the evaluation baseline, along with a measurable objective, an evaluation method, and tunable parameters to execute the self-correcting experimental loop for your forecasting model.

What's the best way to iteratively improve prompt engineering accuracy?

The best way to iteratively improve prompt engineering accuracy is applying a self-correcting experimentation loop that autonomously modifies prompt parameters, evaluates outcomes against a measurable objective, and retains verified improvements.

When should I avoid using autonomous experimentation for performance tuning?

You should avoid autonomous experimentation for performance tuning if your system lacks a measurable objective, an evaluation method, tunable parameters, or historical data, as these are strictly required to form and test improvement hypotheses.