gap-analysis

Identifies and prioritizes research gaps from evidence pools.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Biajin-PKU/research-harness --skill gap-analysis-biajin-pku
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gap-analysis
Source: https://github.com/Biajin-PKU/research-harness/tree/main/codex-skills/gap-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Biajin-PKU/research-harness --skill gap-analysis-biajin-pku

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Gap Analysis skill helps researchers identify underexplored questions, missing baselines, and contradictions by analyzing paper pools and cited evidence, enabling targeted follow-up work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence-driven gap detection: surfaces gaps where evidence is weak or inconsistent.
  • Speculative opportunities: highlights promising directions with justification.
  • Cross-paper synthesis: aggregates conclusions to show overlaps and conflicts.

Quick Start

Prompt the system to analyze the current evidence pool and return a prioritized list of research gaps with suggested next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about gap-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify research gaps in a literature review?▼

Identify research gaps in a literature review by analyzing a paper pool to surface underexplored questions, missing baselines, and contradictions across evidence. Cross-paper synthesis aggregates conclusions to show overlaps and conflicts.

What is evidence-driven gap detection for grant planning?▼

Evidence-driven gap detection extracts claims from cited evidence to surface gaps where findings are weak or inconsistent. It categorizes these gaps and produces actionable recommendations to guide targeted follow-up work.

Can I use gap analysis to map contradictions across multiple papers?▼

Yes, gap analysis maps contradictions across multiple papers by aggregating conclusions through cross-paper synthesis. It highlights overlaps and conflicts to reveal where evidence is weak or inconsistent.

What's the best way to prioritize research gaps for roadmap development?▼

The best way to prioritize research gaps for roadmap development is to analyze the evidence pool and return a prioritized list with speculative opportunities. This highlights promising directions with justification.

Does gap analysis work without external dependencies for claim analysis?▼

Yes, gap analysis works without external dependencies. It leverages internal evidence extraction and claim analysis to surface gaps, categorize them, and produce actionable recommendations independently.