research-fleet

Decompose research questions into parallel scout agents and write consolidated REPORT.md files.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mferris77/SpringBoard --skill research-fleet-mferris77
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-fleet
Source: https://github.com/mferris77/SpringBoard/tree/main/vscode-citadel-harness/skills/research-fleet
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mferris77/SpringBoard --skill research-fleet-mferris77

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Research questions that require multiple independent perspectives are slow, brittle, or produce narrow conclusions when handled sequentially. /research-fleet decomposes a topic into 3–5 independent angles, runs parallel scout agents, and compresses their findings into a single, evidence-backed brief so teams get faster, broader, and more robust answers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decomposition: Automatically breaks broad questions into independent, answerable angles or accepts user-provided angles.
  • Parallel Execution: Spawns up to five scout agents per wave that run concurrently and write independent findings to a designated planning directory.
  • Compression & Iteration: Compresses wave outputs into a unified brief, detects consensus/conflicts/gaps, and optionally launches a targeted Wave 2 to resolve issues.
  • Safety & Limits: Enforces scout timeouts (15 minutes), maximum waves, and explicit WebFetch restrictions to avoid unreliable sources.
  • Use Case: Evaluate competing technologies, run time-sensitive multi-perspective investigations, or audit a topic that naturally decomposes into independent subquestions.

Quick Start

Use /research-fleet to decompose "Should we migrate from Express to Fastify?" into four scout angles, run parallel scouts, compress their findings, and write the consolidated report to .planning/research/fleet-migrate/REPORT.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-fleet

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run parallel research agents to investigate a complex technical question?▼

Parallel research agents investigate complex questions by decomposing the topic into 3-5 independent angles, running scout agents concurrently, and compressing their findings into a single evidence-backed REPORT.md brief.

What's the best way to compare competing technologies using multiple independent perspectives?▼

Comparing competing technologies using multiple perspectives works by spawning parallel scout agents to evaluate independent angles concurrently, detecting consensus and conflicts, and optionally launching a targeted Wave 2 to resolve gaps.

Can I use parallel scouts for time-sensitive investigations with strict operational limits?▼

Parallel scouts support time-sensitive investigations by enforcing a maximum of five scouts per wave, applying 15-minute scout timeouts, and restricting WebFetch sources to ensure reliable evidence gathering within operational constraints.

How do I decompose a broad research topic into answerable subquestions for concurrent analysis?▼

Decomposing a broad research topic into answerable subquestions happens automatically by breaking the query into independent angles, or by accepting user-provided angles, before executing concurrent scout agents for parallel evidence gathering.

What are the limitations of running multi-agent research fleets for technical evaluations?▼

Limitations of multi-agent research fleets include a hard maximum of five scouts per wave, 15-minute timeouts per scout, explicit WebFetch restrictions to avoid unreliable sources, and an optional second wave limited to compressed brief context.

Does research-fleet write consolidated reports to a specific directory structure?▼

Research-fleet writes consolidated reports to the .planning/research/fleet-{slug}/ directory structure, outputting a unified REPORT.md file that merges compressed findings from all parallel scout agents.