research-project-digest

Structure research sources into a synthesis matrix and analytic memos.

15|5|Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill research-project-digest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-project-digest
Source: https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo/tree/main/packs/research/.apm/skills/research-project-digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eugenelim/agent-ready-repo --skill research-project-digest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill gives an existing research project a durable middle layer between raw source gathering and final synthesis, so a large corpus can be organized instead of left as an unstructured pile of notes. It helps the agent turn evidence into a readable, queryable digest that supports later analysis and decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Emergent synthesis matrix: Builds a concept matrix from sources so rows represent sources and columns emerge from the material rather than from a fixed template.
  • Analytic memos: Writes memo notes that capture patterns, tensions, gaps, and revisions to the working hypothesis as the corpus evolves.
  • Research workflow support: Fits projects that already have gathered sources and need structured comparison, clustering, and hypothesis tracking before final synthesis.
  • Provenance-aware reasoning: Uses source reliability and credibility cues to weight analysis without turning the process into a scoring system.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to digest the project’s gathered sources into a synthesis matrix and analytic memos for the current research folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-project-digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure raw research sources into a synthesis matrix for comparison?

Analytic memos capture patterns, tensions, gaps, and hypothesis revisions as your corpus evolves, providing a durable middle layer that tracks provenance and reasoning between raw source gathering and final synthesis.

Can I build a concept matrix from markdown sources without using a fixed template?

Yes, this approach builds a concept matrix where columns emerge directly from the source material rather than a fixed schema, reading markdown files in a sources folder to generate an adaptable comparison structure.

How do I track working hypothesis changes across a large research corpus?

You can track working hypothesis changes by generating dated analytic memos that record revisions, tensions, and emergent patterns, ensuring provenance-aware reasoning without reducing the process to a rigid scoring system.

Does this research synthesis approach require a specific folder structure for sources?

Yes, it requires an existing research project folder where sources have already been gathered as markdown files in a sources directory, reading them to write a synthesis matrix and memos within that same project context.

What's the best way to cluster and compare grounded theory evidence without automated phase advancement?

Using an emergent synthesis matrix and manually dated memo revisions allows you to cluster and compare grounded theory evidence with full control over hypothesis tracking, deliberately avoiding automated phase advancement or fixed schemas.