research-advisor

Generate structured research project plans with risk matrices and decision trees.

12|2|Updated Apr 21, 2026
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Skill: research-advisor
Source: https://github.com/haomingz/kimi-skills/tree/main/skills/research-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haomingz/kimi-skills --skill research-advisor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers turn unfocused ideas into structured, executable plans by systematizing ideation, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making. It provides a repeatable workflow to translate a concept into concrete research questions, evaluation criteria, and an implementation roadmap, reducing the time from concept to execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured problem ideation: 2-page problem concept document capturing the core idea, scope, and novelty.
  • Risk and assumption analysis: identify, quantify, and mitigate biological/technical risks with go/no-go milestones.
  • Impact-optimized planning: select evaluation metrics and create a balanced plan emphasizing feasibility and potential impact.
  • Decision-tree navigation: map branches and decision points to adapt when new information arises.
  • Comprehensive outputs: generate 2-page ideation document, risk matrix, and integrated project plan; support with slides or summaries for collaborations.

Quick Start

Describe your initial research idea and ask the AI to generate a complete, ready-to-act 2-page problem-ideation document

Frequently Asked Questions about research-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn an initial research idea into a structured project plan?

To turn a research idea into a structured project plan, describe your concept to generate a 2-page problem ideation document. This output captures the core idea, scope, and novelty, translating unfocused concepts into actionable research questions and evaluation criteria.

How do I conduct a risk assessment for early-stage scientific research?

Risk assessment for early-stage research involves identifying, quantifying, and mitigating technical and biological risks. You generate a risk matrix that maps assumptions and establishes go/no-go milestones to systematically navigate potential failures before execution.

What is the best way to create a decision tree for research planning?

Creating a decision tree for research planning maps branches and strategic decision points to adapt when new information arises. This approach ensures your project plan remains flexible, allowing you to navigate complexity and adjust experimental paths during execution.

Can I generate a literature review framework alongside my project ideation document?

Yes, your project ideation document can include literature references for validation. This integrates a literature review framework directly into your planning, ensuring your research questions and strategic decisions are grounded in existing scientific domains.

Does this approach to research planning work for any scientific domain?

Yes, this structured planning approach applies broadly across scientific domains. It systematizes ideation, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making to reduce the time from concept to execution, regardless of the specific biological or technical field.