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user-research

Plans, executes and synthesizes user research studies including interviews, usability tests and surveys.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#user research#usability testing#user interviews#research plan#interview guide#survey design
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins --skill user-research-8gg-git
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: user-research
Source: https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/main/design/skills/user-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins --skill user-research-8gg-git

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you plan, conduct, and synthesize user research to gain a deep understanding of your users' needs, behaviors, and motivations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Planning: Define objectives, choose appropriate methods, and create timelines.
  • Study Execution: Develop interview guides, usability test plans, and survey questions.
  • Synthesis & Reporting: Analyze findings using frameworks like affinity mapping and deliver actionable insights.
  • Use Case: You need to understand why users are dropping off during your new onboarding flow. Use this Skill to plan and create an interview guide for user interviews to uncover pain points.

Quick Start

Help me create a research plan for understanding user pain points in our new onboarding flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about user-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a user research plan for understanding onboarding drop-offs?▼

To create a user research plan, define your objectives, select appropriate methods like user interviews, and establish a timeline. This process ensures structured study execution to uncover specific user pain points.

What is the best way to design an interview guide for usability testing?▼

Designing an interview guide for usability testing involves structuring questions around user-defined objectives. This ensures the study captures relevant behavioral data and motivations for accurate synthesis later.

Can I use surveys and card sorting for user research synthesis?▼

Yes, you can use surveys and card sorting as research methods. After execution, you synthesize the collected data using frameworks like affinity mapping to deliver actionable highlight reels.

What user research methods are available for tracking long-term behavior?▼

For tracking long-term behavior, diary studies and A/B testing are available methods. These facilitate understanding user motivations and behaviors over extended periods for comprehensive synthesis.

How do I synthesize user interview findings into an actionable report?▼

To synthesize user interview findings, analyze the data using frameworks like affinity mapping. This transforms raw observations into synthesis reports and highlight reels based on your original research objectives.

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