research-synthesis

Synthesize user research data into themes, insights, and prioritized recommendations.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FoundationForge/cowork-plugins --skill research-synthesis-foundationforge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/FoundationForge/cowork-plugins/tree/main/plugins/design/skills/research-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FoundationForge/cowork-plugins --skill research-synthesis-foundationforge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Synthesize scattered qualitative research (interview transcripts, survey results, usability notes, support tickets, and NPS responses) into coherent themes, evidence-backed insights, and prioritized recommendations so product and design teams can act quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thematic synthesis: Identify recurring themes and pain points across interviews, surveys, and support feedback with supporting quotes and prevalence counts.
  • Structured deliverable: Produce a ready-to-share markdown report including executive summary, key themes with evidence, insight→opportunity mapping, user segments, and prioritized recommendations.
  • Validation & enrichment: Optionally cross-reference analytics, support tickets, or knowledge-base content when connectors are available to validate findings and estimate impact.
  • Use case: Convert a set of interview transcripts and survey CSVs from a product discovery study into a one-page synthesis for stakeholders and a prioritized research plan.

Quick Start

Run /research-synthesis with your interview transcripts or pasted survey CSV to generate a structured synthesis with themes, supporting quotes, user segments, and prioritized recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-synthesis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize user interview transcripts into actionable insights?▼

Synthesize user interview transcripts by identifying recurring themes, extracting supporting quotes, and mapping insights to opportunities. This process transforms scattered qualitative feedback into a structured markdown report with prioritized recommendations for stakeholders.

Can I analyze survey results and NPS responses together to find common pain points?▼

Yes, you can analyze survey results and NPS responses together to identify common pain points. The synthesis cross-references multiple data sources to extract recurring themes, estimate prevalence counts, and map validated findings into a unified stakeholder report.

What is the best way to turn usability testing notes into prioritized recommendations?▼

The best way to turn usability testing notes into prioritized recommendations is through thematic synthesis that maps insights to opportunities. This produces a structured deliverable featuring an executive summary, user segments, and prioritized next steps for product teams.

Does user research synthesis work with app store reviews and support tickets?▼

Yes, user research synthesis works with app store reviews and support tickets. It processes these qualitative inputs to identify patterns, validate findings against existing data sources, and generate a structured report with key themes and evidence-backed insights.

How do I map insights to opportunities from a product discovery study?▼

Map insights to opportunities by processing qualitative data from a product discovery study into an insights-to-opportunities matrix. This generates a one-page synthesis document containing key themes, user segments, and a prioritized research plan for immediate action.