tech-spike
CommunityTime-boxed tech research to de-risk decisions.
Authorpaulingham
Version1.0.0
Installs0
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What problem does it solve?
Time-boxed technical research workflows provide a disciplined method to answer uncertain technology questions quickly, reducing risk and decision latency.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Time-boxed research lifecycle from question framing through recommendation.
- Structured exploration of 2-4 candidate approaches with evaluation criteria.
- Lightweight prototyping and validation of top options, followed by clear findings.
- Use cases include technology selection, architecture risk assessment, and prioritization discussions.
Quick Start
Define a scoped technical question with a time box and run the spike to generate findings and a clear recommendation.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
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Please help me install this Skill: Name: tech-spike Download link: https://github.com/paulingham/.claude/archive/main.zip#tech-spike Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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