computer-scientist

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps define research agendas by surveying domains, identifying and prioritizing unsolved problems, and commissioning research agents to tackle them.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Domain Survey: Broadly scans a research field to map the state of the art, open problems, and strategic white space.
• Problem Formulation: Defines and catalogs potential research problems with clear statements, success criteria, and estimated scope.
• Prioritization: Scores problems based on impact, novelty, feasibility, strategic fit, and urgency to rank them for research investment.
• Commissioning: Generates detailed briefs to assign problems to Principal Scientist agents for execution.
• Oversight & Integration: Monitors active research, integrates findings, and plans subsequent research cycles.
• Use Case: A research lab wants to explore a new area in AI. The Computer Scientist skill can survey the landscape, identify the most critical unsolved problems, and set up a research plan with clear objectives and assigned agents.

Quick Start

Use the computer-scientist skill to survey the research domain of "large language model interpretability" and identify the top 3 problems worth solving.