research

Conduct multi-source research and produce timestamped, citation-rich reports.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dijnie/proposal --skill research-dijnie
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/Dijnie/proposal/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dijnie/proposal --skill research-dijnie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams define scope, gather verifiable information from multiple sources, and produce actionable insights to inform scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured scoping: Clearly defines the research scope, terms, recency requirements, evaluation criteria, and boundaries.
  • Systematic information gathering: Multi-source approach using gemini or web searches, parallel queries, and rigorous source validation.
  • Analysis & synthesis: Distills patterns, best practices, security implications, and performance considerations into actionable plans.
  • Documentation & reporting: Produces a structured report with executive summary, methodology, key findings, and implementation recommendations.
  • Use Case: When evaluating architectures for a new service, this Skill guides you to select a secure, scalable approach based on defined criteria.

Quick Start

Plan a research scope for evaluating a new microservices architecture with explicit evaluation criteria and delivery timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct research to design a scalable and secure technical architecture?

Research guides you through structured scope definition, multi-source information gathering, and evidence-based analysis to produce actionable architectural recommendations. Define evaluation criteria upfront, validate findings across sources, and synthesize security and performance considerations into a timestamped report.

What's the best way to evaluate new technologies before committing to production?

Systematic technology evaluation applies cross-source validation, security assessment, and scalability analysis against defined criteria. This approach surfaces best practices, performance trade-offs, and maintainability implications to inform a defensible selection decision.

How do I document technical decisions with research findings and citations?

Citation-rich reporting captures your methodology, key findings, and implementation recommendations in structured markdown. Timestamped outputs saved to ./plans/<plan-name>/reports/ create an audit trail linking decisions to source evidence.

Can I use this for security assessments and compliance planning?

Yes. The Skill addresses security implications as part of comprehensive analysis, helping teams identify risks and validate compliance considerations during architecture reviews and technology selections.

What happens if I need to evaluate multiple architectural options in parallel?

Parallel information gathering and synthesis across multiple candidates applies the same structured methodology—scope, validate sources, analyze patterns, and produce comparative recommendations—enabling side-by-side evaluation against your criteria.