scoping

Guide structured scoping conversations to generate a scope.md document.

1|Updated Jan 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sxg/science --skill scoping
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scoping
Source: https://github.com/sxg/science/tree/main/plugins/writer/skills/scoping
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sxg/science --skill scoping

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers begin a writing project by guiding a focused conversation to define the research question, constraints, and context, and then creating a scope document that anchors all subsequent work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided scoping dialogue: Interactively elicits the research question, key findings, and constraints.
  • Scope document generation: Produces scope.md that consolidates inputs and informs later drafting steps.
  • Prerequisites awareness: References inventory.md and optional ethics notes to ensure alignment with available data and compliance.

Quick Start

Launch the scoping workflow by initiating inventory-aware questioning and generating a scope.md that guides downstream writing.

Frequently Asked Questions about scoping

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define research scope before starting a literature review?

To define research scope, you can use a guided scoping dialogue to interactively elicit your research question, key findings, and constraints, which consolidates inputs into a guiding scope document for subsequent work.

What is a scope document and how does it anchor a research workflow?

A scope document is a markdown file generated from structured scoping conversations that defines your research boundaries and context, serving as the anchor to inform all downstream drafting and literature planning steps.

How do I generate a scope.md for my research design?

You generate a scope.md by initiating an inventory-aware questioning workflow that gathers your study's research question and constraints, then produces the document to guide your downstream writing pipeline.

Do I need an inventory.md to start a scoping conversation?

Yes, the scoping workflow relies on inventory.md to apply inventory-aware planning, and optionally references notes/ethics-summary.md to ensure your research scope aligns with available data and compliance constraints.

Can I use scoping for research planning without ethics notes?

You can use scoping for research planning without ethics notes, as notes/ethics-summary.md is optional, but providing it allows the workflow to tailor questions and document generation to include compliance context.

What's the best way to plan a research study using AI workflow?

The best way to plan a research study using an AI workflow is to start with a structured scoping conversation that defines your research boundaries, producing a scope document that integrates seamlessly with subsequent planning steps.