research-refine

Transform vague research directions into anchored method plans with iterative GPT-5.4 reviews.

2|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chenghaoYang/auto-coder-trainer --skill research-refine-chenghaoyang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-refine
Source: https://github.com/chenghaoYang/auto-coder-trainer/tree/main/aris/skills/research-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chenghaoYang/auto-coder-trainer --skill research-refine-chenghaoyang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers transform vague directions into anchored, implementable plan proposals using iterative GPT-5.4 reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Anchored problem framing: preserves a fixed Problem Anchor across rounds.
  • Phase-driven refinement: produces a concise, focus-first method outline with minimal, high-signal validation.
  • Review-driven governance: enforces drift control, complexity budgets, and frontier-leverage when appropriate.

Quick Start

Analyze a vague research direction and request a fully anchored method proposal through iterative refinement.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-refine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague research idea into a concrete method proposal?

To turn a vague research idea into a concrete method proposal, use an iterative LLM-review workflow that applies phase-driven refinement and drift controls to produce a paper-ready strategy.

What is an anchored problem framing approach for research planning?

Anchored problem framing maintains a fixed Problem Anchor across multiple review rounds, ensuring your research planning stays focused on the original direction without scope drift.

How does iterative LLM-review improve research method design?

Iterative LLM-review improves research method design by enforcing complexity budgets and score-driven evaluations through structured phases, yielding minimal and high-signal validation outputs.

Can I use this approach to create a paper-ready research plan with clear milestones?

Yes, this approach creates a paper-ready research plan with clear milestones by processing your initial direction through a strict phase-driven workflow to output a concise final proposal.

What are the limitations of using automated workflows for research proposal planning?

A limitation of automated research proposal planning is its strict adherence to fixed Problem Anchors and complexity budgets, which may restrict exploratory research directions requiring flexible scope expansion.

Do I need specific input data formats to start research refinement?

No specific input data formats are required to start research refinement; you simply need a vague research direction that the workflow can analyze and iteratively transform into an anchored method outline.