start-research

Initiate structured research sessions with repeatable prompts and handoff briefs.

27|1|Updated Nov 23, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #research #claude-code #prompting #hand-off

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/leeovery/claude-technical-workflows --skill start-research

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: start-research
Source: https://github.com/leeovery/claude-technical-workflows/tree/main/skills/start-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leeovery/claude-technical-workflows --skill start-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides a structured research kickoff to frame ideas, assess feasibility, and gather context for Claude Code workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured prompts: Initiates a repeatable, stepwise research session aligned with the six-phase workflow.
Context gathering: Collects initial prompts, constraints, and objectives to hand off to the technical-research phase.
Handoff-ready outputs: Produces a concise brief and recommended next steps for the next skill.

Quick Start

Start a research session by invoking this skill, then follow prompts:

What's on your mind?
What prompted this - a problem, opportunity, or curiosity?
Where should we start?
Any constraints or context I should know about upfront? Then proceed to the handoff to the technical-research skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about start-research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I kickstart structured research for a new idea in Claude Code?▼

To kickstart structured research, use a stepwise prompt sequence to frame ideas, assess feasibility, and gather context. This process aligns with six-phase workflows to collect initial prompts, constraints, and objectives for early-phase exploration.

What is the best way to frame ideas and assess feasibility before technical research?▼

The best way to frame ideas and assess feasibility is through a structured research kickoff. It collects initial constraints and objectives, producing a concise brief with recommended next steps for a clean handoff to technical research.

How do I gather context and objectives for early-phase exploration?▼

You gather context and objectives for early-phase exploration by following a repeatable prompt sequence. This sequence asks what prompted your idea, where to start, and what constraints exist to ensure decision framing is captured.

Does this structured research workflow support handoff to a technical-research skill?▼

Yes, this structured research workflow supports a clean handoff to the technical-research skill. It produces a concise brief and recommended next steps, ensuring context and constraints are transferred seamlessly.

Can I use this research kickoff for decision framing within six-phase workflows?▼

Yes, you can use this research kickoff for decision framing within six-phase workflows. It initiates a repeatable, stepwise research session specifically aligned with this structure to support early-phase exploration and context gathering.