iterative:research

Categorize research questions from PRDs and spawn parallel subagents for investigation.

22|2|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tmchow/tmc-marketplace --skill iterative-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: iterative:research
Source: https://github.com/tmchow/tmc-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/iterative-engineering/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tmchow/tmc-marketplace --skill iterative-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams organize and accelerate information gathering by categorizing open questions and coordinating parallel research efforts to inform product decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Question categorization: quickly sort questions into actionable groups (scope, external research, prior art, needs spiking, or technical follow-up).
  • Parallel research orchestration: spawn independent subagents to investigate each question concurrently and efficiently.
  • PRD updates & decision capture: synthesize findings, propose PRD changes, and prompt the user for approval before applying updates.

Quick Start

Provide a PRD path or a list of questions, then the tool spawns parallel research tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about iterative:research

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

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How do I coordinate parallel research for multiple open questions in a PRD?▼

To structure investigations, research questions are identified from PRDs or prompts and sorted into actionable groups such as scope, external research, prior art, needs spiking, and technical follow-up before parallel processing begins.

How do I automatically update a PRD with findings from parallel research?▼

To structure investigations, research questions are identified from PRDs or prompts and sorted into actionable groups such as scope, external research, prior art, needs spiking, and technical follow-up before parallel processing begins.

Can I use parallel processing to investigate open questions from a user prompt instead of a PRD?▼

To structure investigations, research questions are identified from PRDs or prompts and sorted into actionable groups such as scope, external research, prior art, needs spiking, and technical follow-up before parallel processing begins.

What is the best way to categorize open questions for product research?▼

To structure investigations, research questions are identified from PRDs or prompts and sorted into actionable groups such as scope, external research, prior art, needs spiking, and technical follow-up before parallel processing begins.

Does the PRD update process require manual approval before applying changes?▼

To structure investigations, research questions are identified from PRDs or prompts and sorted into actionable groups such as scope, external research, prior art, needs spiking, and technical follow-up before parallel processing begins.