research-project-orienter

Generate an orientation memo from .research manifest files.

45|7|Updated Apr 6, 2026

Search Tags:#zotero #notebooklm #context-map #orient #research-manifest #orientation-memo

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/WenyuChiou/research-hub --skill research-project-orienter

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-project-orienter
Source: https://github.com/WenyuChiou/research-hub/tree/main/skills/research-project-orienter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WenyuChiou/research-hub --skill research-project-orienter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read the .research/ manifest files at a project root and produce a single orientation memo (research question, datasets, current stage, key entrypoints, evidence artifacts, open questions). Use when the user asks to "orient me in this project", "what is this repo about", or "build a context map for this paper" — and the project already has .research/ manifests (or trigger research-context-compressor first).

Core Features & Use Cases

Fast, read-only orientation by consuming .research manifests.
Produces a compact, actionable memo that can be used as conversation context.
Works alongside other research workflows (Zotero, Obsidian, NotebookLM) but does not require them.

Quick Start

Ask to orient me in this project and generate a single orientation memo from the .research manifests.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-project-orienter

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a context map for a research project from existing manifests?▼

To build a context map, this Skill reads the .research manifests at your project root and produces a concise orientation memo covering research questions, datasets, current stage, and open questions.

What is the best way to orient AI within an academic research repository?▼

Orienting AI in an academic repository involves reading .research manifest files like project_manifest.yml and experiment_matrix.yml, generating an actionable orientation memo without reading source code or PDFs.

Do I need a specific folder structure to build an orientation memo for my paper?▼

Building an orientation memo requires a .research folder at the project root containing the project_manifest.yml file. If missing, you must generate the manifests first before orientation.

Can I use this orientation memo with tools like Zotero or NotebookLM?▼

The generated orientation memo works alongside research workflows like Zotero, Obsidian, and NotebookLM by providing compact conversation context, but it does not require these tools to function.

What files does the research project orienter read to understand what a repo is about?▼

The orienter reads required .research/project_manifest.yml and optional manifests like experiment_matrix.yml, data_dictionary.yml, decisions.md, open_questions.md, and run_log.md to understand the repository.

Why does the orientation memo not include details from my source code and data files?▼

The orientation memo excludes source code, data files, and PDFs to ensure fast, read-only orientation by exclusively consuming pre-processed .research manifest files unless explicitly required.