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structured-research-workflow
Use this skill when conducting research on a topic from scratch — literature review, competitive analysis, technical due diligence, or fact-finding. Apply before starting any open-ended research task.
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npx add-skill https://github.com/aiming-lab/MetaClaw/tree/main/memory_data/skills/structured-research-workflow
SKILL.md
Structured Research Workflow
- Define scope — Write the specific question you are trying to answer. Avoid scope creep.
- Search broadly first — Use multiple search strategies and keywords.
- Filter ruthlessly — Keep only sources that directly address the question.
- Read deeply — Skim abstracts/intros; read in full only when clearly relevant.
- Synthesize, don't transcribe — Group findings by theme; note agreements and conflicts.
- Cite — Record source URL/DOI at time of reading; don't reconstruct later.
- Flag uncertainty — Clearly separate what is established vs. contested vs. unknown.
Anti-pattern: Reporting the first search result without checking alternatives.
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