cs-research-methodology
Conduct a literature review and develop a CS research proposal. Use when asked to review a research area, find gaps in existing work, and propose a novel research contribution. The output is a research proposal identifying an assumption to challenge (the "bit flip") and how to validate it.
Best use case
cs-research-methodology is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Conduct a literature review and develop a CS research proposal. Use when asked to review a research area, find gaps in existing work, and propose a novel research contribution. The output is a research proposal identifying an assumption to challenge (the "bit flip") and how to validate it.
Teams using cs-research-methodology 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/cs-research-methodology/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How cs-research-methodology Compares
| Feature / Agent | cs-research-methodology | 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?
Conduct a literature review and develop a CS research proposal. Use when asked to review a research area, find gaps in existing work, and propose a novel research contribution. The output is a research proposal identifying an assumption to challenge (the "bit flip") and how to validate it.
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
# CS Research Methodology Framework for investigating problems by identifying assumptions and proposing alternatives. ## Core Concept: The Bit Flip Every research contribution follows this pattern: 1. **The Bit**: What does everyone assume? 2. **The Flip**: What's the alternative? 3. **The Proof**: Why does the alternative work better? ## Investigation Process ### Step 1: Identify the Bit What do existing approaches take for granted? - What do all solutions have in common? - What's implicit in how the problem is framed? → See [references/framing.md](references/framing.md) for process and examples. ### Step 2: Find Where It Fails When does the assumption break down? - Edge cases, new capabilities, adjacent fields solving it differently → See [references/landscape.md](references/landscape.md) for mapping approaches. ### Step 3: Propose the Flip "Current approaches assume X. Instead, Y." - Must be specific and testable - Explain the mechanism → See [references/prioritization.md](references/prioritization.md) for focusing investigation. ### Step 4: Design the Proof What evidence would be convincing? - Match evaluation to claim type → See [references/validation.md](references/validation.md) for evaluation design.
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