research-router

Classify research stages and route requests to the most relevant specialist.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ocean326/Agents --skill research-router-ocean326
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research-router
Source: https://github.com/Ocean326/Agents/tree/main/skills/global/research-router
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ocean326/Agents --skill research-router-ocean326

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Route ambiguous or mixed research requests to the most relevant specialist, reducing decision fatigue and speeding progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Classify the current research stage (literature intake, reading, idea shaping, novelty testing, experiment planning, result analysis, writing, or presentation).
  • Identify the main blocker (cannot find papers, understanding gap, weak contribution, weak experiment plan, immature evidence, unclear narrative) and route to a narrow skill that resolves it fastest.
  • Provide an explicit next action and optionally a direct specialist path to pursue next.

Quick Start

Describe my current research state and blocker, then route me to the most suitable skill and provide the next action.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-router

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

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How do I route ambiguous research requests to the right specialist?

To route ambiguous research requests, describe your current research stage and main blocker, and the router classifies the stage, identifies the obstacle, and selects the narrowest applicable specialist skill with a concrete next action.

What is the best way to identify which research stage I am stuck in?

Identifying your research stage involves classifying your current state—such as literature intake, idea shaping, novelty testing, experiment design, result analysis, or presentation—so the router can match you to a specialist that resolves the blocker fastest.

How do I overcome a weak experiment plan or understanding gap during research?

To overcome a weak experiment plan or understanding gap, input your research state to the router; it identifies the specific blocker and routes you directly to a narrow subskill that resolves it fastest.

Can I use this workflow routing for the entire research lifecycle from reading to writing?

Yes, you can use this routing workflow across the entire research lifecycle. It applies to literature intake, reading, idea shaping, novelty testing, experiment planning, result analysis, writing, and presentation stages.

Does this research routing method support avoiding unnecessary hops between specialists?

Yes, this research routing method supports avoiding unnecessary hops by selecting the narrowest applicable skill for your specific blocker and outputting a recommended direct specialist path to pursue next.

When should I not use a research routing workflow?

You should not use a research routing workflow if your research request is already clearly defined and mapped to a specific specialist, as the router is designed to reduce decision fatigue for ambiguous or mixed requests.