question-refiner

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users who have a vague, under-specified, or overly broad research question by turning that raw idea into a structured, actionable research brief and prompt. It prevents wasted effort on unfocused literature reviews or experiments by eliciting necessary constraints, audiences, and deliverables before work begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Clarifying Questionnaire: A comprehensive set of targeted questions covering scope, timeframe, geography, sources, audience, outputs, and exclusions to surface implicit assumptions.
• Structured Prompt Generator: Produces a ready-to-run research prompt with TASK, CONTEXT/BACKGROUND, SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, KEYWORDS, CONSTRAINTS, OUTPUT FORMAT, and FINAL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Quality Checklist & Examples: Ensures prompt completeness with a verification checklist and example templates for academic reviews, market analysis, policy research, and technical assessments.
• Use Case: A PhD student with a fuzzy project idea can refine it into a 1–2 page research brief that guides literature review and experiment planning.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to "Help me clarify my research question on [topic] and produce a structured research prompt including scope, key questions, and preferred output format."