# Protocol Builder

> Skill for building standardized research protocols

- Skill: `a5c-ai/protocol-builder` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/protocol-builder`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/protocol-builder/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/protocol-builder

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# Protocol Builder Skill

## Purpose

Build standardized research protocols following best practices for reproducibility, clarity, and completeness.

## Capabilities

- Generate protocol templates
- Structure methodology sections
- Include required elements
- Format for registration
- Support multiple domains
- Export in standard formats

## Usage Guidelines

1. Select protocol type
2. Define study parameters
3. Structure methodology
4. Include all elements
5. Review completeness
6. Export for registration

## Process Integration

Works within scientific discovery workflows for:
- Study registration
- Grant applications
- Ethics submissions
- Protocol publication

## Configuration

- Protocol templates
- Required sections
- Formatting standards
- Export options

## Output Artifacts

- Study protocols
- Registration documents
- Methods sections
- Protocol summaries