evidence-synthesis

Synthesizes multiple evidence sources into a confidence-weighted conclusion using GRADE-adapted quality grading and convergence analysis.

7|2|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AndurilCode/craftwork --skill evidence-synthesis-andurilcode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: evidence-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/AndurilCode/craftwork/tree/main/skills/evidence-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AndurilCode/craftwork --skill evidence-synthesis-andurilcode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you synthesize multiple pieces of evidence into a single, decision-ready conclusion when sources conflict, vary in quality, or come from different methodologies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence framing: Defines a precise synthesis question with decision context and scope boundaries to prevent scope creep.
  • Quality-weighted inventory: Collects each evidence source with provenance, methodology, and relevance, then grades quality using a GRADE-adapted approach.
  • Convergence and divergence analysis: Identifies where findings agree across independent sources, diagnoses why results differ, and flags remaining uncertainty.
  • Gap detection and decision-ready output: Highlights what evidence is missing and produces a confidence-weighted conclusion with caveats and revision triggers.

Quick Start

Ask the AI: "Synthesize these findings into a decision-ready conclusion, weighting sources by quality, and explain where they converge, diverge, and remain uncertain."

Frequently Asked Questions about evidence-synthesis

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

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How do I synthesize conflicting evidence from multiple studies into one decision-ready conclusion?

Synthesize conflicting evidence by inventorying sources with provenance, grading quality using a GRADE-adapted approach, diagnosing convergence and divergence, and producing a confidence-weighted conclusion with caveats.

What is the best way to weigh conflicting data from different experimental and observational methodologies?

Weigh conflicting data by collecting each source's provenance and methodology, assigning GRADE-adapted quality grades, and analyzing where independent findings converge, diverge, or remain uncertain to guide decision support.

How does a GRADE-adapted quality assessment work for literature reviews with varying evidence quality?

GRADE-adapted quality assessment grades each evidence source based on methodology and relevance, enabling quality-weighted synthesis to resolve conflicts and identify remaining uncertainty and evidence gaps.

Can I integrate causal-inference outputs directly into a meta-analytic style evidence synthesis?

Integrate causal-inference outputs by collecting them as provenance-inventoried sources, grading their quality, and synthesizing them with observational data to produce a confidence-rated decision-ready conclusion.

When should I use evidence synthesis for decision support instead of a standard literature review?

Use evidence synthesis when findings conflict, vary in quality, or span multiple methodologies, requiring convergence and divergence diagnosis, gap detection, and confidence-rated conclusions beyond a standard review.

How do I identify evidence gaps when findings from independent sources diverge?

Identify evidence gaps by diagnosing why results differ across independent sources, flagging remaining uncertainty, and highlighting missing evidence to produce confidence-weighted conclusions with revision triggers.