research

Generate structured research outlines and field frameworks in YAML files.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill research-franklee16
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/literature-review/Deep-Research-skills-master/skills/research-codex-en/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill research-franklee16

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you jump-start academic research by converting an initial topic into a structured outline with candidate research objects and field dimensions, then optionally supplements it with up-to-date findings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Preliminary research framework generation: Uses the model’s existing knowledge to produce an initial list of research objects/items and a suggested research-field framework for the topic.
  • Recency-aware web search supplementation: Prompts for a time range and then runs a web-search agent to add missing items/fields and capture sources within that window.
  • Field alignment and outline packaging: Asks whether you already have field definitions, merges them with the generated framework, and outputs two structured files (outline.yaml and fields.yaml) for downstream deep research.

Quick Start

Run /research Artificial Intelligence in Economics to generate a preliminary research framework and request an outline confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a preliminary research outline for an academic topic?▼

This Skill creates a preliminary research outline by generating a topic-specific list of research objects and a research-field framework, outputting structured YAML files for downstream execution.

What is the best way to benchmark existing research and define research gaps?▼

Benchmarking existing research involves mapping current objects and fields, which this Skill facilitates by generating an academic framework to help define research gaps for your topic.

Can I supplement my academic framework with recent web search results?▼

You can supplement your academic framework with recent web search results by configuring a specific time-range, triggering a web-search agent to capture missing items and up-to-date sources.

Does the research outline generation support custom field definitions?▼

The research outline generation supports custom field definitions by interactively asking whether you have existing field definitions and merging them with the generated framework before packaging.

How do I prepare inputs for batch deep-research execution?▼

To prepare inputs for batch deep-research execution, this Skill packages the validated academic framework and research objects into structured outline.yaml and fields.yaml formats.

What are the limitations of using a preliminary research framework for economics and finance?▼

Using a preliminary research framework for economics and finance relies on the model's existing knowledge for initial generation, making optional web search supplementation necessary to capture recent developments.