research

Generates overview.md, meta.yaml, rules.md from researching external repositories.

Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/akifo/auto-repo-research --skill research-akifo
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/akifo/auto-repo-research/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/akifo/auto-repo-research --skill research-akifo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the process of researching external repositories and generating structured, multi-perspective analyses. It produces final artifacts such as overview.md, meta.yaml, and rules.md, and also generates per-perspective analysis files in a wave-based workflow for comprehensive coverage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates multi-perspective analysis of external repositories with automated metadata and structured outputs.
  • Generates core artifacts: overview.md, meta.yaml, and rules.md for scalable knowledge synthesis.
  • Supports wave-based perspective generation and seamless integration with synthesis workflows for consolidated results.

Quick Start

Provide a GitHub URL or org/repo to begin automated research and generate the core artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate repository research and generate structured metadata for multiple projects?

Automated repository research generates structured metadata and multi-perspective analyses across multiple projects by producing overview.md, meta.yaml, and rules.md artifacts. You simply provide a GitHub URL or org/repo to begin the automated research workflow.

What is multi-perspective analysis in the context of researching external repositories?

Multi-perspective analysis evaluates external repositories from different analytical viewpoints using a wave-based workflow. This approach generates per-perspective analysis files and supports agent-driven synthesis to create consolidated, comprehensive research results.

Can I generate overview.md and meta.yaml files automatically from a GitHub repo?

Yes, generating overview.md and meta.yaml files automatically from a GitHub repo is a core feature. The automated workflow extracts repository information and produces these structured artifacts alongside rules.md for scalable knowledge synthesis.

What's the best way to create a unified overview and derivation rules across multiple external repositories?

Creating a unified overview and derivation rules across multiple external repositories is achieved through automated research workflows. This approach generates structured metadata indices and rules.md files, while optionally producing wave-based perspective files for comprehensive coverage.

Do I need any dependencies or components to start automated research on external repositories?

No dependencies or components are required to start automated research on external repositories. The workflow operates independently, requiring only a GitHub URL or org/repo input to generate structured analysis artifacts and metadata indices.

Why use a wave-based workflow for generating perspective files during repository analysis?

A wave-based workflow for generating perspective files ensures comprehensive coverage by systematically producing per-perspective analysis files. This structured approach supports agent-driven synthesis and integrates seamlessly with consolidated result workflows for multi-project research.