research-issue

Analyzes GitHub issues and produces structured reports with code sketches and tradeoff analysis.

1|Updated Dec 2, 2019
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bartul/imperium --skill research-issue
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-issue
Source: https://github.com/bartul/imperium/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-issue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bartul/imperium --skill research-issue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides in-depth analysis and structured reporting for GitHub issues or free-text problem descriptions, guiding users through complex technical investigations before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Issue Analysis: Investigates architecture, evaluates implementation options, and generates detailed reports.
  • Interactive Clarification: Engages in a Q&A process to ensure all ambiguities are resolved.
  • Use Case: When faced with a complex bug report on GitHub, use this Skill to thoroughly understand the problem, explore potential solutions, and receive a well-reasoned recommendation before any code is written.

Quick Start

Use the research-issue skill to investigate GitHub issue number 123.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-issue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a complex GitHub issue before writing any code?

To analyze a complex GitHub issue, you can use a structured research approach that investigates architecture, explores multiple implementation approaches, and produces a report with code sketches and tradeoff analysis before coding begins. This clarifies ambiguities interactively.

What is the best way to evaluate implementation strategies for a technical bug report?

Evaluating implementation strategies involves conducting deep research on the bug report, assessing the system architecture, and comparing potential solutions to generate a well-reasoned recommendation with structured tradeoff analysis and code sketches.

Can I get architecture analysis and code sketches for a free-text problem description?

Yes, architecture analysis and code sketches can be generated from free-text problem descriptions. The research process evaluates the technical context, resolves ambiguities through interactive clarification, and outputs structured reporting with implementation recommendations.

How do I resolve ambiguities in a complex technical issue before implementation?

You resolve ambiguities in a technical issue through an interactive clarification process. This Q&A mechanism ensures all uncertainties in the problem description are addressed before proceeding to evaluate architecture and generate implementation strategies.

Does this approach support interactive Q&A during the GitHub issue investigation?

Yes, interactive Q&A is supported during the GitHub issue investigation. It engages users to ensure all ambiguities are resolved and strict research standards are adhered to before generating the final structured technical report.