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User Research

Generates user research plans and materials for discovery and usability testing.

364|53|Updated May 9, 2026
Search Tags:#user research#interviews#usability testing#research synthesis#continuous discovery#how-might-we#opportunity framing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill user-research-cosmicstack-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: User Research
Source: https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills/tree/main/categories/product/user-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill user-research-cosmicstack-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams avoid collecting random feedback by turning user research into actionable, decision-grade insights with clear methods for discovery and evaluation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research methods across the lifecycle: Generative and evaluative research guidance from early discovery through usability testing.
  • Interviewing & recruitment playbooks: Structured and semi-structured interview techniques plus screening, incentives, and sample sizing.
  • Synthesis to action: Affinity mapping, thematic analysis, journey mapping, opportunity framing, and how-might-we ideation.
  • Stakeholder-ready readouts: One-pagers, decks, video highlights, and living documents for continuous alignment.
  • Continuous discovery habits: Cadences and anti-patterns to keep research ongoing rather than “binge-and-purge.”

Quick Start

Ask an AI to generate a semi-structured interview guide for your next discovery session and include a warm-up, context, deep-dive questions, reflection prompts, and probing techniques tailored to your target users.

Frequently Asked Questions about User Research

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

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How do I write a semi-structured interview guide for user research discovery?▼

A user research interview guide should be structured into warm-up, context, deep-dive questions, and reflection prompts, utilizing probing techniques tailored to your target users to uncover actionable product insights.

What is the best way to synthesize user research interviews into actionable insights?▼

User research synthesis relies on affinity mapping and thematic analysis to transform raw observations into journey maps, opportunity framing, and how-might-we ideation for clear what-to-do-next outcomes.

How do I create a stakeholder readout for usability testing results?▼

Usability testing readouts are created as stakeholder-ready one-pagers, decks, video highlights, and living documents to ensure continuous product alignment and drive decision-grade insights.

How do you calculate sample size and recruit participants for generative research?▼

Generative research recruitment requires screening participants and offering incentives based on calculated sample sizing to ensure your user research yields reliable, decision-grade product insights.

What are continuous discovery habits for product teams doing ongoing user research?▼

Continuous discovery habits establish consistent cadences and avoid binge-and-purge anti-patterns, ensuring user research remains an ongoing practice that continuously feeds decision-grade product insights.

Can I use this for both early generative research and evaluative usability testing?▼

Yes, this user research approach applies across the lifecycle, providing structured methods for early generative research discovery as well as evaluative usability testing to support reliable outcomes.

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