research-pipeline
Formal 5-phase research pipeline with artifact saving and source quality gates: SCOPE, GATHER, SYNTHESIZE, VALIDATE, DELIVER. Parallel research agents mandatory (min 3). Saves findings to research/{topic}/ for future reference. Use for "research pipeline", "formal research", "research with artifacts".
Best use case
research-pipeline is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Formal 5-phase research pipeline with artifact saving and source quality gates: SCOPE, GATHER, SYNTHESIZE, VALIDATE, DELIVER. Parallel research agents mandatory (min 3). Saves findings to research/{topic}/ for future reference. Use for "research pipeline", "formal research", "research with artifacts".
Teams using research-pipeline should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/research-pipeline/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How research-pipeline Compares
| Feature / Agent | research-pipeline | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Formal 5-phase research pipeline with artifact saving and source quality gates: SCOPE, GATHER, SYNTHESIZE, VALIDATE, DELIVER. Parallel research agents mandatory (min 3). Saves findings to research/{topic}/ for future reference. Use for "research pipeline", "formal research", "research with artifacts".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Research Pipeline Thin wrapper preserving slash-command access. Load the full pipeline definition: ``` Read skills/workflow/references/research-pipeline.md ``` Then follow all phases and gates defined there.
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