research-brief

Name: research-brief
Availability: InStock
Author: joeloverbeck

Generate a self-contained Markdown research brief with an authority-ordered read list and fetch-baseline manifest.

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #baseline #auditability #prompt-writing #research-brief #external-research

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/joeloverbeck/rulepath --skill research-brief-joeloverbeck

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-brief
Source: https://github.com/joeloverbeck/rulepath/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joeloverbeck/rulepath --skill research-brief-joeloverbeck

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of a comprehensive, self-contained research brief for external deep researchers (e.g., ChatGPT-Pro), enabling a repeatable, auditable prompt blueprint that reduces repeated interviews and handoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured brief generation: produces a ready-to-upload Markdown brief plus a canonical read-in-full manifest to lock the repository snapshot.
Baseline capture & drift control: records the fetch-baseline manifest so downstream tooling reads the exact same snapshot every time.
Read-in-full guidance: generates an authority-ordered file list and code seams to inspect, ensuring robust context for Session 2.
Doc-overhaul and hardening support: suitable for foundational doc overhauls, area-boundary hardening, and architecture refresh tasks.

Quick Start

Use the skill to draft a research brief by specifying a target topic and optional reference path, which returns a ready-to-upload plan for Session 2.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-brief

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a research brief for external deep research?▼

To create a research brief, you specify a target topic and optional reference path. The skill automates brief generation by producing a self-contained Markdown document with an authority-ordered read list and a canonical prompt for downstream researchers.

What is a fetch-baseline manifest and how does it control drift?▼

A fetch-baseline manifest locks the repository snapshot so downstream tooling reads the exact same files every time. This baseline capture mechanism enforces auditable, repeatable deep-research runs by preventing source drift.

How do I outsource deep research tasks without repeated interviews?▼

You outsource deep research by generating a self-contained brief that locks the fetch-baseline manifest and delivers a canonical prompt. This structured deliverable format enforces clear constraints, eliminating the need for repeated interviews and handoffs.

Can I use this research brief approach for doc-overhaul and hardening tasks?▼

Yes, the research brief approach applies to foundational doc overhauls, area-boundary hardening, and architecture refresh tasks. It generates read-in-full guidance and code seams to inspect, ensuring robust context for these specific maintenance activities.

What's the best way to ensure external researchers read the correct repository files?▼

The best way to ensure correct file reading is providing an authority-ordered read-in-full manifest. The brief generation process derives this file list and records code seams to inspect, locking the exact repository snapshot for downstream processing.