Agentient Research Brief
Generate a comprehensive research design with model-optimized prompts for multi-LLM research.
When to Use
Use this skill when you need to:
- Design a research strategy that leverages multiple AI models
- Decompose complex research questions into MECE sub-questions
- Generate prompts optimized for Claude, Gemini, and GPT strengths
- Plan systematic research with risk assessment
Workflow
Invoke the create-research-brief skill Phase 1 for: "$ARGUMENTS"
Default Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
research_type |
market | Default; override based on question |
risk_depth |
standard | Balanced risk assessment |
model_mode |
parallel | Run models simultaneously |
multi_hypothesis |
false | Enable for hypothesis-driven research |
expert_panel |
false | Enable for strategic decisions |
Research Types
Select based on the research question:
- market - Market sizing, trends, demand analysis
- competitive - Competitor analysis, positioning, strategy
- technology - Tech evaluation, build vs buy, capabilities
- strategic - Strategic planning, scenario analysis, options
Model Assignment Strategy
| Model | Strength | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 4.5 | Judgment, synthesis, nuance | Strategic questions, conflict resolution |
| Gemini Pro 3 | Breadth, citations, grounding | Factual lookup, comprehensive sourcing |
| GPT-5.2 Deep | Recency, depth, exhaustiveness | Technical details, edge cases |
MECE Decomposition
The skill will decompose your research question into 5 categories following the appropriate MECE pattern:
Market Research:
- Market Size & Growth
- Market Structure & Segmentation
- Demand Drivers & Customer Needs
- Supply & Competition
- Evolution & Trends
Competitive Intelligence:
- Product & Capabilities
- Customers & Positioning
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Organization & Resources
- Strategy & Trajectory
Technology Evaluation:
- Capability & Performance
- Maturity & Ecosystem
- Fit & Integration
- Cost & Economics
- Risk & Governance
Strategic Research:
- Current State Assessment
- External Environment
- Strategic Options
- Stakeholder Considerations
- Implementation Requirements
Output Format
The research brief will include:
<research-brief>
<header>
<id>[unique identifier]</id>
<type>[market|competitive|technology|strategic]</type>
<objective>[research question]</objective>
</header>
<mece-decomposition>
<category name="[Category 1]">
<question>[Sub-question 1.1]</question>
<question>[Sub-question 1.2]</question>
</category>
<!-- ... more categories ... -->
</mece-decomposition>
<model-prompts>
<prompt model="claude" category="[assigned categories]">
[Optimized prompt for Claude]
</prompt>
<prompt model="gemini" category="[assigned categories]">
[Optimized prompt for Gemini]
</prompt>
<prompt model="gpt" category="[assigned categories]">
[Optimized prompt for GPT]
</prompt>
</model-prompts>
<risk-assessment depth="[quick|standard|comprehensive]">
[Risk factors and mitigations]
</risk-assessment>
<next-steps>
1. Execute prompts in each model
2. Collect responses
3. Run /consolidate-research with outputs
</next-steps>
</research-brief>
Quality Gates
- Research objective is clear and answerable
- MECE decomposition has no overlaps or gaps
- Each sub-question is independently researchable
- Model assignments match model strengths
- Prompts are optimized for each model's style
- Risk assessment appropriate to decision stakes