# Research Planner

> This skill should be used when the user needs to plan a research investigation or clarify research scope and questions. Typical triggers include creating a research plan, defining research questions, or structuring a study. Use when planning or scoping research tasks.

- Skill: `lazygophers/research-planner` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add lazygophers/research-planner`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lazygophers/research-planner/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: lazygophers (https://skillmd.com/u/lazygophers)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lazygophers/research-planner

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# Research Planner

Turn ambiguous research tasks into a structured plan.

## Steps

1. Clarify scope, audience, constraints, and decision criteria.
2. Define research questions and sub-questions.
3. Identify source categories and priority.
4. Set validation criteria and evidence thresholds.
5. Outline the report structure.

## Additional Resources

- `references/planning-framework.md`