research

Identify standards, prior art, and patterns for a topic into a structured Markdown report.

2|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dayvidpham/aura-plugins --skill research-dayvidpham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/dayvidpham/aura-plugins/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dayvidpham/aura-plugins --skill research-dayvidpham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Domain research helps teams identify standards, prior art, and established patterns for a topic, reducing ambiguity and guiding decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Find and summarize relevant standards, prior art, and patterns for a topic.
  • Produce a structured report at llm/research/<topic>.md with per-topic sections and citations.
  • Use in both standalone research and the Phase 1 workflow to inform strategy and design.

Quick Start

Provide a topic and depth to generate a structured domain research report.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify standards and prior art for a new domain topic?

To identify standards and prior art for a domain topic, this Skill systematically maps established patterns using local analysis and web checks. It generates a structured Markdown report containing executive sections, topic areas, and citations to guide decisions.

What is the best way to generate a structured domain research report?

Generating a structured domain research report requires providing a topic and selecting a depth option like quick-scan, standard-research, or deep-dive. The process analyzes patterns and outputs an adoption-oriented Markdown assessment to a specified local file path.

Can I customize the depth of my topic analysis when researching patterns?

You can customize topic analysis depth using quick-scan, standard-research, or deep-dive options. Quick-scan relies on local analysis, while deep-dive incorporates web checks to uncover deeper standards and prior art for comprehensive structured reporting.

Does domain research require external dependencies or web access to find established patterns?

Domain research operates with zero external dependencies, defaulting to local analysis to find established patterns. Web access is only utilized during deeper standard-research or deep-dive phases to verify external prior art and expand citations.

When should I use standalone research versus a Phase 1 workflow for topic analysis?

Use standalone research for isolated topic analysis to map standards and patterns independently. Use the Phase 1 workflow integration when you need the structured Markdown report to directly inform downstream strategy and design decisions.