catchup

Generate a structured research onboarding document for an Open-FARS project.

3|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hztBUAA/open-fars-template --skill catchup-hztbuaa
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Skill: catchup
Source: https://github.com/hztBUAA/open-fars-template/tree/main/template/.claude/skills/catchup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hztBUAA/open-fars-template --skill catchup-hztbuaa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates a comprehensive, easy-to-understand research onboarding document for the current Open-FARS project, making it simple for anyone to grasp the project's goals, progress, and findings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Summarization: Creates a self-contained document detailing the research field, survey findings, project novelty, hypotheses, experimental design, and current results.
  • Accessibility: Explains complex research in accessible language, suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Up-to-date Information: Automatically incorporates the latest project data, including new experiment results and updated plans.
  • Use Case: A new team member joins an ongoing research project. They can use this Skill to get up to speed on the project's background, objectives, and current status within minutes.

Quick Start

Generate a research onboarding document for the current Open-FARS project.

Frequently Asked Questions about catchup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a research onboarding document for an ongoing project?

To generate a research onboarding document, you need to collect project metadata, survey foundations, ideation context, research plans, and current results. This Skill structures these inputs into a comprehensive overview explaining the project's field, hypotheses, and experimental design.

What is the best way to summarize literature review and project status for new team members?

Summarizing literature review and project status requires structuring complex research into accessible language. This Skill processes survey findings, innovations, and experimental results to create a self-contained overview document that helps new members quickly grasp project goals and progress.

How does automated research summary generation work for Open-FARS projects?

Automated research summary generation works by collecting project metadata, survey foundations, and prior catch-up documents to synthesize an up-to-date overview. It automatically incorporates the latest experiment results and updated plans into a structured, easy-to-understand document.

Can I share project summaries and onboarding documentation directly via email?

Yes, you can share project summaries and onboarding documentation via email. After generating the structured research overview from your project data, the document is persisted to disk and can optionally be emailed to team members.

Does this research summarization tool work for both technical and non-technical audiences?

Yes, this research summarization tool works for both technical and non-technical audiences by explaining complex research in accessible language. It translates detailed experimental design and survey findings into a comprehensive overview suitable for any reader.

What limitations should I expect when generating a project status document from scratch?

A limitation when generating a project status document is the requirement for comprehensive input data, including project metadata, survey foundation, and research plans. Without prior catch-up documents or current experimental results, the generated overview may lack complete context.