protocoling

Guide researchers through defining systematic literature review protocols via interactive questioning.

5|1|Updated Jan 27, 2026

Search Tags:#protocol #systematic review #literature search #research design #PICO #SPIDER

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npx skills add https://github.com/gabfssilva/scimesh --skill protocoling

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Skill: protocoling
Source: https://github.com/gabfssilva/scimesh/tree/main/skills/protocoling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gabfssilva/scimesh --skill protocoling

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers systematically define their research protocol before initiating a literature search, ensuring a structured and comprehensive approach to systematic literature reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

Protocol Frameworks: Supports PICO, SPIDER, and custom frameworks for defining research questions.
Interactive Questioning: Guides users through defining inclusion/exclusion criteria, year ranges, languages, study types, and more.
Use Case: A researcher starting a new systematic review can use this skill to meticulously define their research question, population, intervention, comparison, and outcome, ensuring all necessary parameters are captured before any search is performed.

Quick Start

Use the protocoling skill to start defining a new research protocol for a systematic literature review.

Frequently Asked Questions about protocoling

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I define a research protocol for a systematic literature review?▼

To define a research protocol for a systematic literature review, you can use an interactive, question-driven process that guides you through specifying research questions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, study types, and search parameters.

What is the PICO framework and when should I use it for research design?▼

The PICO framework structures research design by defining population, intervention, comparison, and outcome. You use it during protocol creation to meticulously capture necessary parameters before initiating any literature search.

Can I use the SPIDER framework instead of PICO for my systematic review protocol?▼

Yes, the protocoling process supports the SPIDER framework alongside PICO and custom frameworks, allowing you to structure your research questions based on your specific systematic review methodology needs.

What parameters do I need to set before starting a systematic literature search?▼

Before starting a systematic literature search, you need to establish research questions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, study types, year ranges, and language parameters to ensure a structured foundation for data collection.

How does an interactive question-driven process improve research design?▼

An interactive question-driven process improves research design by systematically collecting all necessary protocol details upfront, ensuring a comprehensive approach that prevents missing critical search parameters before data collection begins.

Are there limitations to using custom frameworks for literature search protocols?▼

While custom frameworks offer flexibility for literature search protocols, they require ensuring all necessary parameters are captured independently, as the guided structure of established models like PICO or SPIDER is not automatically enforced.