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.
Source facts
- Repository
- aiming-lab/MetaClaw
- Last source activity
- March 10, 2026 at 18:04
- Detected SKILL.md language
- English
- Stars
- 3,467
- Forks
- 455
Install options
The review-first prompt is selected by default. You can switch to a direct command or download a local copy.
Review the source files
Read SKILL.md and any companion files shown by SkillsMP before deciding whether to install.
Showing SKILL.md
SKILL.md
Source instructions · Read-only preview- name
- structured-research-workflow
- description
- 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.
- category
- research
# Structured Research Workflow
1. **Define scope** — Write the specific question you are trying to answer. Avoid scope creep.
2. **Search broadly first** — Use multiple search strategies and keywords.
3. **Filter ruthlessly** — Keep only sources that directly address the question.
4. **Read deeply** — Skim abstracts/intros; read in full only when clearly relevant.
5. **Synthesize, don't transcribe** — Group findings by theme; note agreements and conflicts.
6. **Cite** — Record source URL/DOI at time of reading; don't reconstruct later.
7. **Flag uncertainty** — Clearly separate what is established vs. contested vs. unknown.
**Anti-pattern:** Reporting the first search result without checking alternatives.
View on GitHub