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steroid-research

Research technologies, libraries, and architectural patterns for software development specifications.

3|Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#research#software development#specification#technology selection#technical blueprint
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nzkbuild/steroid-workflow --skill steroid-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: steroid-research
Source: https://github.com/nzkbuild/steroid-workflow/tree/main/skills/steroid-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nzkbuild/steroid-workflow --skill steroid-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires steroid-run.cjs, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of selecting the optimal technologies and architectural patterns for software development tasks, ensuring informed decisions before implementation begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tech Stack Recommendation: Identifies suitable libraries, frameworks, and tools based on project specifications.
  • Architecture Guidance: Suggests appropriate project structures and design patterns.
  • Use Case: After defining a new feature's requirements in spec.md, this Skill researches and recommends the best React libraries, state management approach, and deployment strategy, outputting findings to research.md.

Quick Start

Use the steroid-research skill to investigate the best technologies for the feature defined in .memory/changes/new-feature/spec.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about steroid-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research the best technology stack for a new software feature?▼

To research the best technology stack for a new software feature, you provide a project specification and the tool investigates suitable libraries, frameworks, and architectural patterns to recommend a standard stack.

What architectural patterns and libraries should I use for my project specification?▼

Selecting architectural patterns and libraries for your project specification involves scoping technical investigations to identify common pitfalls, security considerations, and deployment strategies with verified confidence levels.

Can I get technology recommendations for React state management and deployment from a spec file?▼

Yes, you can generate technology recommendations for React state management and deployment by feeding a defined spec file into the research process, which outputs verified technical guidance to a research document.

How do I identify common pitfalls and security considerations before software development begins?▼

You identify common pitfalls and security considerations before software development begins by scoping a technical investigation against your provided specifications, ensuring informed architectural and library selection decisions.

Does this tech stack recommendation approach provide confidence levels for its architectural guidance?▼

Yes, this tech stack recommendation approach provides confidence levels for its architectural guidance, satisfying requirements for prescriptive, verified technical direction and deployment strategies before implementation starts.

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