research-augmented-design

Verify technical hypotheses and API constraints with parallel background research agents.

1|Updated Jul 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill research-augmented-design
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research-augmented-design
Source: https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills/tree/main/skills/research-augmented-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill research-augmented-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the issue of design decisions being made on unverified assumptions, which often leads to costly rework during the implementation phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel Verification: Dispatches background agents to verify technical feasibility and API behavior while you continue the design conversation.
  • Persistent Knowledge: Ensures research findings are saved as markdown reports, allowing technical insights to persist into the planning and implementation phases.
  • Use Case: When brainstorming a feature that requires an unfamiliar API, this skill automatically researches the API limits and existing codebase constraints in the background, ensuring your design is grounded in reality.

Quick Start

Activate the research-augmented-design skill to verify the technical assumptions in the current feature prompt by dispatching background research agents.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-augmented-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify API constraints while brainstorming feature design?

You can verify API constraints during feature design by interleaving parallel background research agents into your brainstorming process to validate technical hypotheses against codebase and documentation data.

What is the best way to avoid architectural rework from unverified design assumptions?

The best way to avoid rework from unverified design assumptions is to dispatch concurrent research agents during the design phase to verify technical feasibility and API behavior before implementation planning begins.

How do I keep technical research findings persistent across implementation phases?

To keep technical research findings persistent across implementation phases, use an agent orchestration process that saves verified research outputs as persistent markdown reports that inform subsequent implementation planning.

Can I research unfamiliar API limits in the background while continuing a design conversation?

Yes, you can research unfamiliar API limits in the background while continuing a design conversation by dispatching parallel background agents that automatically investigate API limits and existing codebase constraints concurrently.

Does agent-orchestration work for checking technical feasibility in software engineering workflows?

Agent-orchestration works for checking technical feasibility by orchestrating multiple concurrent agents to verify technical hypotheses and API constraints during the feature design phase, ensuring architectural decisions are grounded in verified data.

When should I not use parallel background research agents for design brainstorming?

You should not use parallel background research agents for design brainstorming when your feature design requires no unfamiliar APIs or external constraints, as the orchestration overhead provides no value without technical hypotheses to verify.