interview-me

Formalize research ideas into a structured Markdown research specification through interactive interviews.

Updated Feb 26, 2026

Search Tags:#specification #interview #economics #research-design #identification #empirical

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill interview-me-naj2r

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: interview-me
Source: https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template/tree/main/.claude/skills/interview-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naj2r/claude-econ-paper-template --skill interview-me-naj2r

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill turns an informal research idea into a clear, shareable research specification by guiding the user through structured interview phases that capture question, theory, data, identification, expected results, and contribution.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Interview Workflow: Six phased prompts (Big Picture, Theory, Data, Identification, Expected Results, Contribution) that elicit targeted answers to build a research plan.
Template Output: Produces a Research Specification in Markdown formatted for saving to quality_reports/specs/ for replication and review.
Use Case: A graduate student or faculty member refining a paper proposal or scoping an empirical project can rapidly turn an initial idea into a documented plan suitable for collaborators or preregistration.

Quick Start

Use the interview-me skill with a short research idea such as "effects of broadband expansion on labor market outcomes" to generate a filled Research Specification saved in quality_reports/specs/.

Frequently Asked Questions about interview-me

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn a research idea into a structured empirical specification?▼

To turn a research idea into a structured empirical specification, this skill guides you through a six-phase interactive interview covering big picture, theory, data, identification, expected results, and contribution, outputting a markdown Research Specification saved to quality_reports/specs/.

What is a research specification and what sections should it include for an economics paper proposal?▼

A research specification for an economics paper proposal is a structured markdown document that formalizes your empirical strategy. It includes sections for the core question, theory, data sources, identification plan, expected findings, and academic contribution.

Can I use an interactive interview to scope data and identification plans for social science research?▼

Yes, you can scope data and identification plans for social science research through this skill's conversational prompts. It iteratively asks targeted questions across six phases to capture your expected results and contribution, saving the final empirical plan.

How do I formalize an empirical research design for a graduate paper proposal?▼

To formalize an empirical research design for a graduate paper proposal, input a short research idea and answer the phased interview questions. The skill produces a documented markdown plan suitable for collaborators or preregistration.

Does this research design interview process work for developing an identification strategy from scratch?▼

Yes, this research design interview process works for developing an identification strategy from scratch. It includes a dedicated identification phase that elicits targeted answers to build your empirical strategy and expected findings.