research-prompt

Generates a single-paragraph deep research prompt with numbered sub-questions and output format.

60|11|Updated Jun 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matyasstoch/david-skills --skill research-prompt-matyasstoch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: research-prompt
Source: https://github.com/matyasstoch/david-skills/tree/main/skills/research-prompt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matyasstoch/david-skills --skill research-prompt-matyasstoch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Vague research requests lead to endless back-and-forth with researchers and shallow, unusable findings. This Skill converts a loose research need into one self-contained paragraph that a human researcher or deep-research AI can act on immediately. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-Paragraph Briefs: Compresses goal, context, sub-questions, and constraints into a single dense paragraph with no headers or bullet lists. - Structured Coverage: Embeds 3-6 numbered sub-questions, include/avoid constraints, source hierarchy rules, and contradiction-handling instructions. - Fixed Output Contract: Demands a per-finding format of source link, specific claim, and a one-line "why it matters", delivered as a single markdown file. - Use Case: Before handing a competitor analysis to a researcher, use this Skill to produce a brief that specifies the exact question, the decision it informs, which sources count as evidence, and how conflicting claims should be flagged. ## Quick Start Write a deep research prompt for our researcher about how competing products handle offline sync, including constraints and the required output format.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-prompt

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a deep research prompt for a researcher?▼

Lead with the single question the research must answer and the decision it informs, then embed all context, 3-6 numbered sub-questions, and constraints. End by specifying the output format: source link, specific claim, and a one-line why-it-matters per finding.

What should a research brief include to avoid back-and-forth?▼

A research brief should include the goal, the decision it supports, all known facts and names, numbered sub-questions, include/avoid constraints, and a source hierarchy. The researcher should never need to ask clarifying questions or guess at scope.

How many sub-questions should a research prompt contain?▼

Keep to 3-6 numbered sub-questions per prompt, with one mission per prompt. Cramming unrelated questions into a single brief dilutes coverage and makes the researcher's output harder to structure.

How should conflicting sources be handled in research findings?▼

Instruct the researcher to separate confirmed facts from inference and unresolved uncertainty rather than forcing consensus. Low-confidence claims should be explicitly flagged for verification instead of presented as settled.

When should I not use a single-paragraph research prompt?▼

Avoid it when the task spans multiple unrelated missions or requires interactive scoping with the researcher. In those cases, split the work into separate prompts or hold a scoping conversation first.