research-grounded

Detects missing research provenance in IMPL.md and ROADMAP.md planning documents.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you prevent costly architecture mistakes by catching design decisions in plans that are stated as fact without the required provenance, then grounding them with current best practice.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provenance gap auditing: Scans IMPL.md / ROADMAP.md for committed library, framework, pattern, and architecture decisions missing # research(YYYY-MM): tags.
  • Best-practice grounding loop: Detects un-grounded decisions, then web-searches and proposes adding a correct research provenance entry without inventing citations.
  • Decision-focused reporting: Outputs one actionable gap per genuine decision, grouped by file and ready for selective confirmation (ground vs skip).

Quick Start

Run techne:research-grounded to audit IMPL.md and ROADMAP.md in your current repo for ungrounded design decisions and get a web-grounded provenance update plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-grounded

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

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How do I audit architecture decisions in IMPL.md and ROADMAP.md for missing research provenance?

To audit architecture decisions for missing research provenance, scan IMPL.md and ROADMAP.md for committed library, framework, and pattern selections lacking `# research(YYYY-MM):` evidence tags. The audit classifies decisions and reports non-destructive gaps grouped by file, ready for selective confirmation.

What is a documentation audit for design decisions and when do I need it?

A documentation audit for design decisions identifies committed architecture bets stated as fact without provenance. You need this audit when planning documents use decision language for library or pattern selections without `# research(YYYY-MM):` evidence tags, preventing costly architecture mistakes from ungrounded claims.

Can I verify architecture bets with web search without fabricating citations?

Yes, you can verify architecture bets with web search through an optional best-practice grounding loop. It detects un-grounded decisions, performs web searches, and proposes adding correct research provenance entries, ensuring only verified sources are added without inventing citations.

Does the provenance gap audit work with multi-file planning directories?

Yes, the provenance gap audit works with multi-file planning directories by applying fan-out analysis. It uses grep-seeded candidate detection to find decision language across files, ensuring all committed architecture and design decisions are checked for missing research evidence.

What's the best way to add research provenance to committed design decisions?

The best way to add research provenance is through decision-focused reporting that outputs one actionable gap per genuine decision. After detecting un-grounded decisions, a web-grounding loop proposes adding a correct `# research(YYYY-MM):` provenance entry with verified sources for selective confirmation.