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pre-work-research

Automate pre-work research with GitHub searches and Make vs. Buy analyses.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#research#open source#dependency analysis#github search#pre-work#make vs buy
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/garimto81/claude --skill pre-work-research-garimto81
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pre-work-research
Source: https://github.com/garimto81/claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/pre-work-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/garimto81/claude --skill pre-work-research-garimto81

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-dotenv, requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the essential research steps required before implementing new features, ensuring thorough investigation and reducing redundant efforts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open-Source Discovery: Automatically searches for relevant open-source libraries and solutions based on defined criteria (license, stars, recency).
  • Duplicate Check: Scans existing GitHub issues and pull requests to prevent re-inventing the wheel.
  • Make vs. Buy Analysis: Generates a structured comparison to decide whether to build a solution in-house or leverage an existing one.
  • Use Case: When a developer needs to add a new authentication module, this Skill can quickly find suitable OAuth libraries, check if similar features are already in development, and provide a clear recommendation on whether to build or buy.

Quick Start

Use the pre-work research skill to find open-source libraries for implementing a new user profile feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-work-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate open source library research before implementing a new feature?▼

Pre-work research automates open source discovery by searching GitHub for libraries matching your feature requirements, filtering by MIT/Apache/BSD licenses, verifying star counts and recent activity, and generating a structured Make vs Buy analysis to guide implementation decisions.

Can I check for existing GitHub issues and pull requests before building a new feature?▼

Checking for existing GitHub issues and pull requests before building prevents redundant development efforts. This Skill scans your repository's issues and pull requests to identify similar features already in development, ensuring you do not re-invent the wheel.

What's the best way to perform a Make vs Buy analysis for a new authentication module?▼

A Make vs Buy analysis for an authentication module compares building an in-house solution against leveraging an existing open-source one. This Skill generates a structured comparison evaluating suitable OAuth libraries against your specific requirements to provide a clear recommendation.

Do I need Python and the GitHub CLI to run dependency analysis for pre-work research?▼

Yes, you need Python with the python-dotenv and requests dependencies, along with the GitHub CLI for repository searches. These tools power the Python scripts that analyze open-source projects and perform the dependency analysis.

Does this pre-work research tool filter open source projects by license and repository activity?▼

Yes, pre-work research filters open source projects by prioritizing MIT, Apache, and BSD licensed repositories. It also checks for sufficient star counts and recent activity to ensure the discovered dependencies are actively maintained and safe to use.

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