research-voids

Generate structured research notes on cognitive voids for Obsidian vaults.

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill research-voids
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research-voids
Source: https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-voids
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill research-voids

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables daily, automated exploration of cognitive gaps and uncharted territories, producing structured research notes for voids articles and expanding the Map's epistemic boundaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured research notes: Generates frontmatter-rich notes suitable for obsidian/research/voids-*.md with executive summaries, sources, and findings.
  • Guided topic selection: Scans the Voids Brief and existing obsidian content to identify gaps in The Unfinishable Map's voids framework.
  • Web research workflow: Performs targeted web searches to gather primary sources, synthesize insights, and align findings with the site's tenets.
  • Evolution-loop integration: Updates the project state and changelog to reflect new voids research and potential article angles.

Quick Start

Trigger the skill with a topic query such as: "Investigate cognitive blind spots in decision making" and have it generate a new obsidian/research/voids note.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-voids

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate structured research notes for cognitive voids in Obsidian?

To generate structured research notes for cognitive voids in Obsidian, trigger the skill with a topic query. It outputs frontmatter-rich notes with executive summaries, key sources, methodology, and identified gaps directly into your vault.

What is an AI-assisted workflow for exploring epistemic limits and uncharted territories?

An AI-assisted workflow for exploring epistemic limits scans existing content to identify cognitive gaps, performs targeted web searches for primary sources, and synthesizes insights into structured daily research notes.

Can I use this skill to automate daily evolution-loop research for my Obsidian vault?

Yes, you can automate daily evolution-loop research by triggering the skill to investigate specific void topics. It updates the project state and changelog to reflect new findings and potential article angles automatically.

Does the generated Obsidian research note include a specific template and frontmatter?

Yes, the generated Obsidian research note includes a specific research-notes template and frontmatter. The frontmatter specifies target_section: voids, while the template contains an executive summary, key sources, methodology, and gaps.

How do I guide topic selection for cognitive blind spots research?

To guide topic selection for cognitive blind spots research, the skill scans the Voids Brief and existing Obsidian content. This identifies specific gaps within the framework to ensure targeted exploration of uncharted territories.