research-plan

Generate execution-ready research plans with experiments and expected outcomes.

51|4|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TenureAI/PhD-Zero --skill research-plan-tenureai
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Skill: research-plan
Source: https://github.com/TenureAI/PhD-Zero/tree/main/.agents/skills/research-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TenureAI/PhD-Zero --skill research-plan-tenureai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms abstract research ideas into concrete, actionable plans with defined experiments, implementation requirements, and expected outcomes, streamlining the research process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detailed Research Planning: Generates comprehensive plans covering problem definition, research questions, innovation points, experiment design, and execution details.
  • Structured Output: Delivers plans with non-negotiable sections like Experiment Plan, How To Do It, and Expected Results.
  • Use Case: A researcher has a novel idea for improving algorithm efficiency. They use this Skill to generate a detailed plan outlining the necessary experiments, baseline comparisons, codebase requirements, and expected performance gains.

Quick Start

Use the research-plan skill to create a detailed research plan for the objective of improving image classification accuracy using a new attention mechanism.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-plan

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

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How do I create an actionable research plan for a computer science project?

To create an actionable research plan, define core research questions, innovation points, baseline comparisons, and expected outcomes. Structuring experiment designs and codebase requirements ensures the proposal is execution-ready and directly addresses the project objectives.

What is experiment design in a research proposal and why is it needed?

Experiment design in a research proposal defines specific ablation plans, workloads, and baseline comparisons to validate innovation points. It is needed to transform abstract ideas into structured execution paths that prove algorithmic efficiency or performance gains.

How do I structure an experiment roadmap with ablation plans?

Structure an experiment roadmap by segmenting the project into defined problem statements, core research questions, and specific ablation plans. Include implementation requirements, data workloads, and expected results to ensure the roadmap is execution-ready.

Can I generate a study design for algorithm efficiency improvements without a defined codebase?

Generating a study design for algorithm efficiency improvements requires defining codebase requirements and data workloads as part of the plan. Without specifying these implementation dependencies, the expected performance gains and baseline comparisons cannot be accurately evaluated.

What is the best way to outline pre-implementation planning for machine learning papers?

The best way to outline pre-implementation planning is to document problem definitions, research questions, and innovation points alongside structured experiment plans. Detailing expected results and execution steps ensures the machine learning paper has a solid, actionable foundation.

What limitations exist when generating a research plan for novel study designs?

Limitations in generating a research plan include the necessity of providing explicit core research questions and innovation points. If abstract ideas lack defined experiment designs, baseline comparisons, or data requirements, the resulting study design will lack execution-ready structure.