topic-research

Survey academic and industry sources to produce a structured research brief.

7|3|Updated Mar 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/brainbrewlabs/brainbrew-devkit --skill topic-research-brainbrewlabs
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Skill: topic-research
Source: https://github.com/brainbrewlabs/brainbrew-devkit/tree/main/plugin/config/templates/research/skills/topic-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brainbrewlabs/brainbrew-devkit --skill topic-research-brainbrewlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Conduct structured topic research using academic and industry sources to deliver a concise, structured briefing that highlights scope, key questions, themes, and knowledge gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define scope with 3-5 sub-questions and boundaries
  • Generate diverse search terms and queries for comprehensive coverage
  • Systematically search academic and industry sources and extract major themes
  • Evaluate source quality, identify knowledge gaps, and reconcile contradictions
  • Produce a structured findings brief including scope, questions, themes, initial findings, gaps, and sources
  • Use Case: a student or researcher prepares a literature overview or proposal by assembling a findings brief

Quick Start

Research the topic you specify and generate a structured research brief with scope, questions, themes, findings, and gaps

Frequently Asked Questions about topic-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a research brief to highlight key themes and knowledge gaps?

A structured research brief highlights knowledge gaps by systematically surveying academic and industry sources to extract major themes, evaluate evidence, and reconcile contradictions. It defines scope using 3-5 sub-questions and identifies boundaries to produce a concise findings overview.

What is the best way to define the scope for a literature overview or proposal?

Defining scope for a literature overview requires articulating a well-scoped research question and outlining 3-5 specific sub-questions. Generating diverse search terms and queries ensures comprehensive coverage of academic and industry sources before assembling the findings brief.

How do I survey academic and industry sources to extract major themes and evidence?

Surveying academic and industry sources involves generating diverse search terms and systematically extracting major themes, debates, and evidence. This process evaluates source quality, identifies knowledge gaps, and reconciles contradictions to produce a structured research brief.

Can I use structured topic research to identify and reconcile contradictions in sources?

Structured topic research evaluates source quality and reconciles contradictions by surveying academic and industry sources. It extracts major themes and evidence to identify knowledge gaps, producing a structured findings brief that includes scope, questions, and initial findings.

Does generating a research brief require specific search terms for comprehensive coverage?

Generating a research brief requires generating diverse search terms and queries to achieve comprehensive coverage of academic and industry sources. This systematic search extracts major themes, debates, and evidence to define scope and identify knowledge gaps.

When should I not use structured topic research for assembling a findings brief?

Structured topic research should not be used when assembling a findings brief requires primary data collection rather than surveying existing academic and industry sources. It is designed to extract major themes, evaluate evidence, and identify knowledge gaps from secondary literature.