idea-refine

Convert rough research ideas into structured proposals with problem statements and validation plans.

7|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework --skill idea-refine-shiien
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework/tree/main/skills/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework --skill idea-refine-shiien

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turning rough research ideas into concrete, structured proposals that include a problem statement, proposed approach, key differentiation vs prior work, a minimal validation plan, and required resources to move forward.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read and anchor a target idea from a discovery entry or user description and extract a crisp problem statement.
  • Generate a structured proposal with sections for problem statement, proposed approach, differentiation vs prior work, minimal validation, and resource requirements.
  • Save the refined proposal to methodology/ideas/{slug}.md with status: refined, enabling downstream steps like experiment planning.

Quick Start

Provide a rough idea or discovery entry and request a refined proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-refine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn rough research ideas into structured proposals?▼

To turn rough research ideas into structured proposals, provide a basic concept or discovery entry to extract a crisp problem statement and generate a full proposal with a validation plan.

What sections should a research proposal include for methodology validation?▼

A methodology validation research proposal should include a problem statement, proposed approach, differentiation vs prior work, minimal validation plan, and resource requirements to move forward effectively.

How do I structure a minimal validation plan for a research design proposal?▼

Structure a minimal validation plan within your research design proposal by defining the core approach, identifying required resources, and noting key risk considerations to ensure the idea is testable.

Can I refine a research idea sourced from prior work into an actionable format?▼

Yes, you can refine a research idea sourced from prior work or discovery entries by anchoring the target concept and transitioning it into an actionable proposal saved as a markdown file.

What is the best way to document differentiation versus prior work in proposal writing?▼

The best way to document differentiation versus prior work in proposal writing is to generate a structured proposal section that explicitly compares your proposed approach against existing research methodologies.