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research-companion

Convert vague research interests into evaluated directions through a 6-phase workflow.

43|2|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#research#ideation#evaluation#triage#brainstorm#literature
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/andrehuang/researcher-pack --skill research-companion
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-companion
Source: https://github.com/andrehuang/researcher-pack/tree/main/skills/research-companion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andrehuang/researcher-pack --skill research-companion

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structured ideation sessions can be ad-hoc and inconsistent; this Skill provides a disciplined, end-to-end framework to transform vague curiosity into concrete research directions through a 6-phase workflow (Seed, Diverge, Evaluate, Deepen, Frame, Decide) and orchestrates multiple agents to support brainstorming, critique, and strategic planning. It ensures clear progression, defensible decisions, and alignment with research constraints, while optionally integrating with wiki-backed memory and literature tools if available.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 6-phase pipeline: Seed → Diverge → Evaluate → Deepen → Frame → Decide, with explicit phase goals and handoffs.
  • Multi-agent orchestration: Brainstormer, Idea Critic, and Research Strategist (with optional Academic Writing Agents) to cover ideation, critique, and literature triangulation.
  • Triage mode for fast, single-pass idea evaluation when time-constrained.
  • Wiki-backed persistence and export to a Research Backlog or wiki pages (when integrated) for longer-term memory.
  • Cross-domain ideation with emphasis on cross-field connections, challenged assumptions, and structured decision outputs.

Quick Start

Begin a session by providing your topic and invoking research-companion to run the full 6-phase ideation workflow from Seed to Decide.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-companion

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure research brainstorming to turn vague ideas into concrete directions?▼

Structured research ideation uses a 6-phase pipeline—Seed, Diverge, Evaluate, Deepen, Frame, and Decide—to transform vague curiosity into concrete, evaluated directions with clear progression and defensible decisions.

What is the best way to evaluate and triage research ideas quickly?▼

Fast research idea evaluation uses a triage mode for a single-pass critique, while broader evaluation orchestrates an Idea Critic agent to challenge assumptions and align ideas with research constraints.

Can I use multi-agent orchestration for literature checks and ideation across different scholarly domains?▼

Multi-agent orchestration supports cross-domain ideation by deploying a Brainstormer, Idea Critic, and Research Strategist to handle literature triangulation and cross-field connections across any scientific or scholarly domain.

How do I start a structured research workflow from an initial topic seed?▼

To start a structured research workflow, provide your topic to invoke the pipeline and run the full 6-phase ideation process from Seed to Decide, ensuring explicit phase goals and handoffs.

Does this research ideation workflow support wiki-backed memory and research backlog export?▼

The research ideation workflow optionally integrates with wiki-backed memory and literature tools to persist outputs, enabling export to a Research Backlog or wiki pages for longer-term tracking.

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