review-landscape

Map research domains and rank high-fit gaps against user-defined pillars.

2|Updated May 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/kangning-huang/knhuang-research-skills --skill review-landscape
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Skill: review-landscape
Source: https://github.com/kangning-huang/knhuang-research-skills/tree/main/skills/review-landscape
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kangning-huang/knhuang-research-skills --skill review-landscape

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of information overload and lack of strategic focus when entering a new research domain, preventing researchers from wasting time on crowded or low-impact topics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Field Reconnaissance: Generates an 8-dimension landscape map of a research domain, including theoretical lineages, established findings, and contested areas.
  • Comparative-Advantage Ranking: Ranks research gaps based on the user's specific research pillars, ensuring the user pursues projects where they have a unique competitive edge.
  • Use Case: A researcher exploring the intersection of urban sustainability and industrial ecology can use this to identify high-potential research gaps that align with their existing expertise in network theory and thermodynamics.

Quick Start

Run the review-landscape skill by providing your research topic and domain to generate a strategic field map and gap analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-landscape

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a literature review to identify research gaps in a new domain?

Field reconnaissance maps a research domain across eight dimensions, including theoretical lineages, established findings, and contested areas, to generate a comprehensive landscape overview for strategic literature reviews.

How do I rank research gaps against my existing expertise?

You rank research gaps using comparative-advantage ranking, which evaluates identified opportunities against your specific research pillars to ensure you pursue projects where you have a unique competitive edge.

Can I use this for project scoping in academic research?

Yes, this skill applies to academic project scoping by synthesizing methodological gaps and mechanisms, requiring integration with web search and citation APIs to verify claims and rank opportunities against your defined research pillars.

What is the best way to map contested areas and theoretical lineages in science?

The best way to map theoretical lineages and contested areas in science is using an 8-dimension landscape map, which synthesizes established findings and contested zones to prevent pursuing low-impact topics.

Do I need citation APIs to perform field reconnaissance?

Yes, you need citation APIs and web search integration to perform field reconnaissance. These dependencies are required to verify claims and rank opportunities against your user-defined research pillars.