mine.research

Investigate proposed codebase changes and produce a validated research brief.

8|1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Olatisunkanmi/claudefiles --skill mine-research-olatisunkanmi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mine.research
Source: https://github.com/Olatisunkanmi/claudefiles/tree/main/skills/mine.research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Olatisunkanmi/claudefiles --skill mine-research-olatisunkanmi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deep investigation of a repository to evaluate whether a proposed change, pattern, or architectural direction is feasible, what it would take to implement, and which risks, constraints, or unknowns must be resolved before committing to design or implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured discovery: Ask 2–3 targeted questions to clarify motivation, scope, constraints, and commitment before exploring the codebase.
  • Orchestrated investigation: Dispatch a researcher agent at configurable depth (quick, normal, deep), run focused code analysis, and verify the agent's output.
  • Actionable research brief: Produce a validated, date-stamped research brief and present clear next-step gates to challenge, design, or build from the findings.

Quick Start

Invoke the mine.research skill with a concise proposal such as adding an SQLite database and command pattern to begin a focused feasibility investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about mine.research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I investigate codebase feasibility before implementing architectural changes?

Investigate codebase feasibility by dispatching a researcher agent at configurable depth to analyze risks, prerequisites, and constraints. This produces a structured research brief clarifying whether a proposed pattern or architectural direction is viable before committing to implementation.

What is a research brief and when do I need one for a software project?

A research brief is a structured, date-stamped document summarizing the findings of a codebase investigation. You need one when evaluating complex proposals across modules or technology choices to identify unknowns, risks, and prerequisites before committing to design or build phases.

How do I assess technical risks and prerequisites for adding new modules to a repository?

Assess technical risks by running a focused code analysis using a researcher agent at quick, normal, or deep depth. The agent verifies the codebase output, identifying constraints and unknowns that must be resolved before proceeding with the new module integration.

Can I use a researcher agent to evaluate technology choices across multiple modules?

Yes, a researcher agent evaluates technology choices by orchestrating focused code analysis across multiple modules. It validates the proposed architectural direction by checking feasibility, identifying constraints, and producing a structured brief with clear next-step gates.

What are the limitations of automated codebase investigation for architectural proposals?

Automated codebase investigation requires initial user clarification of motivation and scope to function properly. It produces a research brief for decision-making but does not execute the implementation itself, serving strictly as a feasibility evaluation tool.