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Organize experiments with an append-only log and phase gates.

2|Updated Feb 7, 2026
Search Tags:#experiment#log#notebook#phase-gates#freeform#rigorous
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eins78/agent-skills --skill lab-notes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lab-notes
Source: https://github.com/eins78/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/lab-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eins78/agent-skills --skill lab-notes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Managing experiments across sessions is error-prone without a cohesive, append-only record. Lab-notes provides an append-only log, a formal FRAME -> SETUP -> RUN -> ANALYZE -> VERDICT workflow, and two operational modes to standardize experimentation and decision making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • FRAME -> SETUP -> RUN -> ANALYZE -> VERDICT workflow guides hypothesis-first exploration.
  • Append-only Running Log with timestamps, hypotheses, observations, and formal verdicts to prevent context loss.
  • Phase gates and mode selection (Rigorous vs Freeform) to enforce or relax structure depending on the project.
  • References integration with external guides for compliant documentation and knowledge sharing.

Quick Start

Create a new experiment with /lab-notes new <slug> and follow the prompts

Frequently Asked Questions about lab-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain an append-only experiment log across multiple research sessions?▼

Hypothesis-driven research requires a FRAME to VERDICT workflow, starting with a formal hypothesis in the FRAME phase, executing setup and runs, and ending with a formal verdict to ensure rigorous exploration.

What's the best way to structure phase gates for product experiments?▼

Phase gates structure product experiments by enforcing a formal transition between the FRAME, SETUP, RUN, ANALYZE, and VERDICT phases, ensuring decisions are driven by structured checkpoints rather than ad-hoc observations.

How do I create a structured experiment log for a new feature planning task?▼

Create a new experiment log with a specific slug and follow the frontmatter-driven prompts. This initiates the workflow, setting up phase tracking and mode selection for your feature planning task.

Can I use a freeform mode for rapid exploration instead of rigorous phase tracking?▼

Yes, freeform mode relaxes the structural requirements of phase tracking. It allows rapid exploration without strict phase gates, while still maintaining an append-only log of observations and verdicts.

When should I avoid using phase gates in hypothesis-driven research?▼

Avoid strict phase gates when project constraints demand rapid iteration over formal documentation. Switching to freeform mode relaxes the FRAME to VERDICT workflow, suiting exploratory tasks better than rigorous phase enforcement.

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