research-workflow-planner

Generate structured research plans with phases, checkpoints, and validation criteria.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2 --skill research-workflow-planner
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Skill: research-workflow-planner
Source: https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2/tree/main/.agents/skills/research-workflow-planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2 --skill research-workflow-planner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms vague research goals into structured, executable plans with clear phases, deliverables, and validation criteria, ensuring systematic and productive research outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Planning: Breaks down complex research into manageable phases and tasks.
  • Clear Deliverables: Defines specific outputs for each phase and the overall research.
  • Validation & Checkpoints: Establishes criteria to ensure progress and alignment.
  • Use Case: When tasked to "research best practices for API security," this skill will help you define objectives, identify sources, structure phases (e.g., Discovery, Standards Research, Solution Evaluation), detail tasks, and set validation checkpoints.

Quick Start

Use the research-workflow-planner skill to create a research plan for investigating new authentication methods.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-workflow-planner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down a research project into actionable phases and tasks?

To break down research into actionable phases, you need to transform clear research goals into structured execution plans. This approach defines specific project phases, detailed tasks, and clear deliverables to ensure systematic and productive research outcomes.

What is the best way to set validation checkpoints for a research workflow?

Setting validation checkpoints in a research workflow involves establishing specific criteria to measure progress and alignment at each phase. This ensures systematic research execution by validating outputs against defined success metrics before moving forward.

How do I define deliverables and time estimates for a complex research strategy?

Defining deliverables and time estimates for a research strategy requires translating research intent into an executable workflow. You generate a structured plan mapping specific outputs and timeframes to each research phase to track progress effectively.

Can I use a structured planning approach when my research intent is clear but execution is missing?

Yes, when your research intent is clear but an execution plan is missing, you can apply structured planning. This generates an executable research workflow with defined phases, checkpoints, and validation criteria tailored to your specific objectives.

Does systematic research planning work for investigating technical topics like API security?

Systematic research planning works effectively for technical investigations like API security. It structures the research into distinct phases such as Discovery, Standards Research, and Solution Evaluation, detailing tasks and setting validation checkpoints for useful outputs.