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chapter-skeleton

Generate a retrieval-informed chapter skeleton in YAML format.

497|38|Updated Jan 7, 2026
Search Tags:#content generation#yaml#chapter outline#taxonomy#research planning#survey structure
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill chapter-skeleton
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: chapter-skeleton
Source: https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills/tree/main/.codex/skills/chapter-skeleton
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill chapter-skeleton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill stabilizes chapter-level structure and intent before diving into detailed subsection planning, ensuring a coherent survey outline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chapter Outline Generation: Creates a structured YAML outline for survey chapters based on provided taxonomy or scope.
  • Input Flexibility: Accepts outline/taxonomy.yml and an optional GOAL.md for context.
  • Use Case: When starting a literature survey, use this Skill to generate a high-level chapter structure, defining the core topics and their rationales before you start detailing individual sections.

Quick Start

Use the chapter-skeleton skill to generate an outline from the taxonomy file.

Frequently Asked Questions about chapter-skeleton

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a chapter outline in YAML for a literature survey?▼

To generate a chapter outline in YAML, you define your survey scope using a taxonomy file, which the Skill processes to output a structured `chapter_skeleton.yml` defining core topics and their rationales.

What is the best way to stabilize survey structure before detailed subsection mapping?▼

Stabilizing survey structure requires defining chapter-level intent first. This Skill generates a high-level chapter skeleton before stable H3 decomposition, ensuring coherent subsection mapping and topic flow.

Do I need a taxonomy file to create a chapter-level research plan?▼

Yes, you need a taxonomy file like `outline/taxonomy.yml` to provide scope hints. You can also optionally include a `GOAL.md` file to provide additional context for the chapter outline generation.

Can I use this for subsection mapping before H3 decomposition?▼

No, this Skill specifically generates the retrieval-informed chapter skeleton prior to stable H3 decomposition. It defines chapter-level intent and structure rather than mapping detailed subsections.

How does YAML outline generation work with a taxonomy scope?▼

YAML outline generation uses your provided taxonomy scope hints to define chapter-level topics and rationales. It outputs a structured `outline/chapter_skeleton.yml` file that stabilizes the survey structure before further decomposition.

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