gap-analysis

Identifies and prioritizes research gaps from evidence pools.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Biajin-PKU/research-harness --skill gap-analysis-biajin-pku
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: gap-analysis
Source: https://github.com/Biajin-PKU/research-harness/tree/main/codex-skills/gap-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Biajin-PKU/research-harness --skill gap-analysis-biajin-pku

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Gap Analysis skill helps researchers identify underexplored questions, missing baselines, and contradictions by analyzing paper pools and cited evidence, enabling targeted follow-up work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence-driven gap detection: surfaces gaps where evidence is weak or inconsistent.
  • Speculative opportunities: highlights promising directions with justification.
  • Cross-paper synthesis: aggregates conclusions to show overlaps and conflicts.

Quick Start

Prompt the system to analyze the current evidence pool and return a prioritized list of research gaps with suggested next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about gap-analysis

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

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How do I identify research gaps in a literature review?

Identify research gaps in a literature review by analyzing a paper pool to surface underexplored questions, missing baselines, and contradictions across evidence. Cross-paper synthesis aggregates conclusions to show overlaps and conflicts.

What is evidence-driven gap detection for grant planning?

Evidence-driven gap detection extracts claims from cited evidence to surface gaps where findings are weak or inconsistent. It categorizes these gaps and produces actionable recommendations to guide targeted follow-up work.

Can I use gap analysis to map contradictions across multiple papers?

Yes, gap analysis maps contradictions across multiple papers by aggregating conclusions through cross-paper synthesis. It highlights overlaps and conflicts to reveal where evidence is weak or inconsistent.

What's the best way to prioritize research gaps for roadmap development?

The best way to prioritize research gaps for roadmap development is to analyze the evidence pool and return a prioritized list with speculative opportunities. This highlights promising directions with justification.

Does gap analysis work without external dependencies for claim analysis?

Yes, gap analysis works without external dependencies. It leverages internal evidence extraction and claim analysis to surface gaps, categorize them, and produce actionable recommendations independently.