What problem does it solve? Teams need research documents that back architectural, business, and engineering decisions with reproducible evidence, but ad-hoc notes lack structure, traceability, and consistent placement. This Skill guides the creation of standardized XDRS research documents that read as standalone technical papers. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured IMRAD authoring: Produces research documents with Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References sections, each checked against explicit section goals and word-count ratios. - Scope, type, and numbering governance: Selects the correct XDRS scope, decision type (ADR/BDR/EDR), subject, and sequential research number while avoiding duplication with existing Policies and research. - Interactive clarification workflow: Asks focused questions at each phase when direction, evidence, or next steps are unclear instead of guessing. - Use Case: When asked to compare package distribution options for a decision, the Skill scans existing research, gathers evidence, writes a comparison study with pros and cons, updates indexes, and runs lint verification. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to create a research document comparing options for a decision topic, and answer the clarifying questions about scope, evidence, and intended next steps.
