# Synthesize Findings

> Merges multiple research, analysis, or brainstorming inputs into a single coherent synthesis with key insights and a recommended action.

- Skill: `auto-skiller/synthesize-findings` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add auto-skiller/synthesize-findings`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/auto-skiller/synthesize-findings/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search, Summarization
- Tags: Analysis, Decision Making, Insights, Research, Synthesis
- Author: Auto-Skiller (https://skillmd.com/u/auto-skiller)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/auto-skiller/synthesize-findings

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# Synthesize Findings

This skill allows the agent to merge multiple inputs — from research, analysis, brainstorming, or document reading — into a single unified, coherent output. Synthesis is the final cognitive act that turns parallel work streams into one actionable conclusion.

## Steps

1. **Collect all inputs.** Gather every source document, analysis result, research finding, or data point that feeds into this synthesis. List them explicitly.
2. **Identify the synthesis goal.** What single question or objective should the final output answer? State it in one sentence.
3. **Extract key points per source.** For each input, extract the 2–5 most relevant points that bear on the synthesis goal. Discard noise.
4. **Identify patterns and tensions.** Look across all extracted points for: agreements (reinforcing signals), contradictions (conflicting signals), and gaps (unanswered questions).
5. **Resolve contradictions.** For conflicting data points, determine which is more authoritative or recent. Note the conflict and your resolution rationale.
6. **Draft the unified view.** Write a synthesis that integrates all key points into a coherent whole — not a list of summaries, but a single integrated perspective.
7. **Extract top insights.** Distill the synthesis into 3–5 key insights — the most important takeaways an agent or user must walk away with.
8. **Produce recommended action.** Based on the synthesis, what is the single most important next step?
9. **Output** the full synthesis document.

## Output Format

```yaml
synthesis_result:
  goal: "<synthesis goal>"
  sources_processed: <number>
  key_insights:
    - insight: "<insight>"
      supporting_sources: ["<source 1>", "<source 2>"]
    - insight: "<insight>"
      supporting_sources: ["<source 1>"]
  contradictions_resolved:
    - conflict: "<what conflicted>"
      resolution: "<how resolved>"
  unified_view: "<paragraph integrating all findings>"
  recommended_action: "<single most important next step>"
```

## Notes
- A synthesis is NOT a list of summaries — it must produce a new, integrated perspective.
- If sources contradict each other, resolve explicitly — never paper over conflicts.
- Invoke `communication` toolbox after synthesis to format the output for your target audience.