research step

Executes one autonomous research cycle, updating research documentation and history.

30|5|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill research-step
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research step
Source: https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins/tree/main/plugins/asta-preview/skills/research-step
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allenai/asta-plugins --skill research-step

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables researchers to perform iterative research stages automatically, facilitating progress tracking and workflow automation in scientific investigations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Loop Automation: Reads research goals from mission files and executes predefined tasks like literature review or experiment design.
  • Knowledge Management: Updates research states, hypotheses, and summarizes progress to streamline multi-step research projects.
  • Use Case: A researcher asks the system to progress from hypothesis formulation to literature review, automatically updating research context and tracking steps.

Quick Start

Ask to run a research step to analyze current hypotheses and update the research state document accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions about research step

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

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How do I automate a single iteration of an autonomous research workflow?

To automate a research workflow iteration, this Skill reads your current research state, executes targeted tasks like literature review or experiment planning, and updates the research documentation. It streamlines complex, multistage research projects requiring iterative progress.

What is automated research loop execution for scientific investigations?

Automated research loop execution is a mechanism that reads research goals from mission files, performs predefined scientific tasks, and updates research states and hypotheses. It facilitates progress tracking and workflow automation in scientific investigations.

How do I manage knowledge and track progress for multistage research projects?

You manage knowledge and track progress by running a research step that updates research states, formulates hypotheses, and summarizes progress. This automatically updates the research context and tracks steps to streamline multistage research projects.

Do I need integration with literature and experiment tools to run a research step?

Yes, you need integration with literature and experiment tools to run a research step. The Skill requires these external tools to perform targeted tasks such as literature review and experiment planning effectively within the research cycle.

Can I use this to progress from hypothesis formulation directly to a literature review?

Yes, you can progress from hypothesis formulation to a literature review by asking the system to run a research step. It analyzes current hypotheses, executes the review task, and updates the research state document accordingly.

What are the limitations of automating a single research step at a time?

The limitation of automating a single research step is that it only executes one iteration of the research cycle at a time. It requires integration with external tools and cannot autonomously complete an entire multistage research project without sequential step execution.