affinity-mapping

name	affinity-mapping
description	Auto-cluster research nuggets and notes into themes. Users can refine groupings interactively.
metadata	{"istara":{"phase":"define","type":"qualitative","version":"1.0.0"}}

Affinity Mapping

Auto-cluster research nuggets and notes into themes. Users can refine groupings interactively.

Phase

Double Diamond: Define

Type

Qualitative research method

Workflow

1. Plan — Generate a research plan with objectives, methods, and timeline
2. Execute — Process input data (files, context) through the analysis
3. Validate — Self-check findings against sources, score confidence
4. Report — Structured output with nuggets, facts, insights, recommendations

Input

• Project files (PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, MD)
• Project and company context (auto-loaded)
• User instructions and task context

Output

• Nuggets with source references
• Facts verified against evidence
• Insights with confidence scoring
• Actionable recommendations with priority/effort ratings