full-cycle-research

Coordinate parallel deep research across agents before implementation.

6|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill full-cycle-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: full-cycle-research
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness/tree/main/skills/full-cycle-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-harness --skill full-cycle-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deep, upfront research is often skipped or rushed, leading to misaligned implementations and costly rework. This skill enforces a structured, end-to-end deep-research workflow before coding, using 8+ parallel research agents to explore best practices, docs, security patterns, and real-world examples, so teams can commit with confidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 8+ parallel research agents per feature tackle planning, architecture, security, and implementation considerations before any code is written.
  • Phase-driven workflow including Define, Create Plan, Deep Research, Spec Flow Analysis, Execution, and Review to ensure traceable decisions.
  • Tight integration with Agent Harness and Compound Engineering workflows, plus knowledge graph capture to preserve learnings for future features.
  • Use cases include evaluating unfamiliar technology stacks, driving architectural decisions, and de-risking high-stakes initiatives.

Quick Start

Invoke /full-cycle-research with a feature description to start the deep research workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about full-cycle-research

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

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How do I automate deep research workflows before building software features?

Automate deep research workflows by coordinating 8+ parallel research agents to explore best practices, docs, and security patterns before coding. This structured approach captures decisions in a knowledge graph and delivers a reusable research plan to reduce implementation risk and rework.

What is the best way to drive architectural decisions for unfamiliar technology stacks?

Driving architectural decisions for unfamiliar technology stacks requires parallel research agents to evaluate planning, security, and implementation considerations upfront. Using a phase-driven workflow ensures traceable decisions and de-risks high-stakes initiatives before any code is written.

How do I enforce an end-to-end governance workflow for engineering brainstorming and planning?

Enforce an end-to-end governance workflow by integrating Agent Harness and Compound Engineering to guide teams through brainstorming, planning, deep research, and peer review. This phase-driven process ensures traceable decisions and captures learnings in a knowledge graph for future features.

Can I coordinate multiple agents for parallel deep research and spec flow analysis?

You can coordinate multiple agents for parallel deep research and spec flow analysis by using a phase-driven workflow that includes Define, Create Plan, Deep Research, and Execution phases. This ensures comprehensive evaluation of best practices, docs, and security patterns before implementation.

Does this deep research workflow require specific dependencies or components to run?

This deep research workflow does not require specific external dependencies or components to run. It operates as a standalone skill that integrates tightly with your existing engineering workflows and knowledge graph capture mechanisms to preserve learnings.

Why should I use upfront parallel research instead of starting implementation immediately?

Upfront parallel research prevents misaligned implementations and costly rework by exploring best practices, docs, and real-world examples before coding. It delivers a reusable deep-research plan and captures decisions in a knowledge graph, allowing teams to commit with confidence.