research-refine

Refine vague research directions into implementable, claim-driven method plans with YAML-defined review workflows.

Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/duypham2801/ThS_LLM --skill research-refine-duypham2801
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-refine
Source: https://github.com/duypham2801/ThS_LLM/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/duypham2801/ThS_LLM --skill research-refine-duypham2801

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you convert a vague research direction into a concrete, problem-anchored, frontier-aware, implementation-ready method plan that you can defend for a top venue.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Problem Anchor freezing across rounds: preserves the immutable bottom-line problem while iterating on method details.
  • Method-first refinement loop: reviews method specificity, contribution focus, and modern leverage without encouraging benchmark bloat.
  • Claim-driven minimal validation: defines the smallest experiments needed to support the core claims.
  • Checkpoint recovery for long runs: persists state to recover after interruptions and continue refining.

Quick Start

Tell the skill: "Refine my approach for [your problem] with [your vague idea], aiming for a top-venue method thesis and minimal validation plan."

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 paper-ready method plan?

To turn a vague research idea into a paper-ready method plan, you refine the direction into a problem-anchored, frontier-aware proposal with claim-driven validation. This process decomposes ideas and selects the sharpest contribution route.

What is claim-driven minimal validation in research proposal writing?

Claim-driven minimal validation in research proposal writing defines the smallest experiments needed to support your core claims. It prevents benchmark bloat by ensuring your validation plan directly targets the method's specific contributions.

How do I refine my research approach while keeping the original problem intact?

You refine your research approach while keeping the original problem intact through problem anchor freezing. This preserves the immutable bottom-line problem across iterative review rounds while updating method specificity and contribution focus.

Can I recover my research planning progress after an interruption?

You can recover your research planning progress after an interruption using checkpoint recovery. This feature persists state during long refinement runs, allowing you to resume the method-first review loop without losing your proposal structure.

Does this research planning approach help with frontier alignment for top venues?

Yes, this research planning approach ensures frontier alignment for top venue submissions. It evaluates your method's modern leverage without encouraging benchmark bloat, targeting a defensible, implementation-ready technical route.

When should I use problem decomposition for research method design?

You should use problem decomposition for research method design when the target problem is visible but the technical route is fuzzy. It helps specify architecture, losses, training, and inference to create an implementable plan.