learnings-researcher

Retrieve documented institutional solutions from team knowledge bases.

1|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ybbms777/compound-engineering --skill learnings-researcher-ybbms777
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Skill: learnings-researcher
Source: https://github.com/ybbms777/compound-engineering/tree/main/skills/agent-learnings-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ybbms777/compound-engineering --skill learnings-researcher-ybbms777

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Teams often waste time repeating past mistakes and reinventing already solved problems because institutional knowledge is scattered across undocumented docs and hard to search, leading to avoidable errors and delayed project timelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Efficient Grep-First Search: Uses parallel content filtering to quickly narrow down relevant past solutions from large knowledge bases without scanning every file.
  • Relevance Ranking: Scores and ranks solutions by match to your current task, surfacing high-severity critical patterns and applicable gotchas first.
  • Use Case: Before implementing a new payment processing feature, use this skill to find past solutions for payment API bugs, caching issues, and integration pitfalls to avoid common errors.

Quick Start

Use the learnings-researcher skill to find relevant past solutions and critical patterns for the new user authentication feature you are about to build.

Frequently Asked Questions about learnings-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve past solutions from a team knowledge base to prevent repeated mistakes?

To retrieve past solutions and prevent repeated mistakes, use grep-first parallel content filtering to quickly narrow down relevant documented institutional solutions from your knowledge base. This avoids scanning every file and surfaces proven patterns for your current software engineering task.

How does knowledge retrieval rank institutional learnings for technical planning?

Knowledge retrieval ranks institutional learnings by scoring solution relevance to your current task. It surfaces high-severity critical patterns and applicable gotchas first, ensuring technical planning prioritizes the most impactful past solutions and mistake avoidance strategies.

Do I need a structured docs directory to search for past solutions and critical patterns?

Yes, you need access to a structured docs/solutions/ directory containing YAML-frontmatter solution files and a critical patterns reference. This structured format is required to filter and rank applicable institutional learnings effectively.

When should I search a knowledge base for bug fix planning and feature development?

Search a knowledge base for bug fix planning and feature development during pre-implementation research. Retrieving institutional learnings before writing code helps identify integration pitfalls, caching issues, and API bugs to avoid common errors and delayed timelines.

What is the best way to avoid reinventing solved problems in software engineering teams?

The best way to avoid reinventing solved problems is implementing efficient grep-first search across documented solutions. This applies parallel content filtering to quickly find relevant past solutions and critical patterns, preventing avoidable errors and reusing proven patterns.