ck:research

Research technical solutions and architectures against defined evaluation criteria.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/tonamson/please-done --skill ck-research-tonamson
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Skill: ck:research
Source: https://github.com/tonamson/please-done/tree/main/ck/.opencode/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tonamson/please-done --skill ck-research-tonamson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, repeatable approach to researching technical solutions, architectures, and requirements to support informed product and engineering decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic scope definition, information gathering, and analysis to reduce ambiguity and risk.
  • Multi-source validation, criteria-driven evaluation, and documentation to support architecture choices.
  • Use Case: Evaluate two cloud-native architectures for a new feature, comparing trade-offs in cost, performance, security, and maintainability.

Quick Start

Initiate a focused research session to evaluate candidate architectures against defined criteria and produce a concise recommendations brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about ck:research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate technical solutions and architectures for complex systems?

Evaluating technical solutions and architectures requires identifying relevant technical requirements and applying multi-source validation. This process synthesizes architecture proposals against defined criteria like security, scalability, and maintainability to support informed decision-making.

What is the best way to compare cloud-native architectures for new features?

Comparing cloud-native architectures involves criteria-driven evaluation of trade-offs in cost, performance, security, and maintainability. Systematic information gathering and analysis reduce ambiguity, producing a concise recommendations brief to justify architecture choices.

How do I ensure rigorous source validation when researching technology requirements?

Rigorous source validation in technology research requires multi-source verification and clear evaluation criteria. By systematically gathering and analyzing information, you reduce risk and ensure comprehensive documentation justifies your technical recommendations.

Can I use this approach for both scalability and security analyses?

Yes, this approach supports both scalability and security analyses across complex systems. It identifies relevant technical solutions and applies systematic scope definition to evaluate architecture proposals and maintainability against your specific requirements.

When do I need a structured approach for architecture proposals?

A structured approach for architecture proposals is needed when facing complex systems with high ambiguity and risk. It provides systematic scope definition and criteria-driven evaluation to justify recommendations for technology evaluation and scalability decisions.