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research-ideation

Orchestrate research ideation from goal definition to top-3 directions.

122|19|Updated Dec 2, 2024
Search Tags:#ideation#personas#proposal#domain-agnostic#evo-memory#literature-grounding#elo-tournament
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AI4Scientist/nano-scientist --skill research-ideation-ai4scientist
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-ideation
Source: https://github.com/AI4Scientist/nano-scientist/tree/main/skills/research-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AI4Scientist/nano-scientist --skill research-ideation-ai4scientist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

The ideation pipeline helps researchers discover new directions by grounding ideas in literature, generating and evaluating multiple directions with personas, and capturing directions into evo-memory for future cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature grounding via the paper-navigator workflow to seed ideas with real citations.
  • Three-persona idea generation (Innovator, Pragmatist, Critic) across multiple directions.
  • Iterative refinement and an evo-memory based memory update to evolve ideas over cycles.
  • Comparative ranking (ELO tournament) to surface top directions for user selection.
  • Expansion into manuscript-quality research proposals with domain-aware templates and guidance.

Quick Start

Run the ideation cycle with your goal, then review and select the top-3 directions for refinement.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-ideation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate novel research directions grounded in existing literature?▼

To generate literature-grounded research directions, you can run an ideation pipeline that seeds idea generation with real citations, uses multiple personas for evaluation, and applies an ELO tournament to rank the top directions.

What is the best way to rank and assess the novelty of multiple research ideas?▼

Ranking research ideas is best handled by an ELO tournament scoring mechanism that evaluates multiple generated directions against configurable constraints to surface the top options for selection.

Can I expand a generated research idea into a full manuscript proposal?▼

Yes, you can expand selected research directions into manuscript-quality research proposals by applying domain-aware templates and guidance after the initial ideation and ranking cycle.

How does a multi-persona approach improve scientific idea generation?▼

A multi-persona approach improves idea generation by having an Innovator, Pragmatist, and Critic evaluate multiple directions, ensuring proposals are creative, feasible, and rigorously validated.

Do I need a specific memory module to iteratively refine research proposals across cycles?▼

Yes, iterative refinement across cycles requires an evo-memory module to capture and update generated directions, allowing the research ideation process to evolve over time.

Can I use this research ideation pipeline for any scientific domain?▼

Yes, the research ideation pipeline is domain-agnostic, meaning it can be applied across various scientific domains to help researchers discover and evaluate new directions.

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