# Research Pipeline Planner

> Research Pipeline Planner

- Skill: `ligphidonk/research-pipeline-planner` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ligphidonk/research-pipeline-planner`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ligphidonk/research-pipeline-planner/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: LigphiDonk (https://skillmd.com/u/ligphidonk)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ligphidonk/research-pipeline-planner

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# Research Pipeline Planner

Use this skill when the user needs to define or revise the project-level research pipeline.

## Goals

- clarify the research topic, target venue, and expected contribution
- set or revise the starting stage
- update `.pipeline/docs/research_brief.json`
- update `.pipeline/tasks/tasks.json`

## Working Rules

1. Read `instance.json`, `.pipeline/docs/research_brief.json`, and `.pipeline/tasks/tasks.json` first if they exist.
2. Keep the pipeline aligned with the five stages: survey, ideation, experiment, publication, promotion.
3. When the user already has results or a draft, move the starting stage forward instead of rebuilding earlier stages.
4. Do not invent citations, datasets, or experimental outcomes.
5. **When entering ideation stage, use the `research-idea-convergence` skill** to generate candidate directions and let the user choose. Never autonomously decide the research direction.
6. Ensure every stage transition involves a user checkpoint — do not skip stages or auto-advance without user confirmation.
7. **严格线性执行**：任务必须按顺序执行，当前任务未完成前不得跳至下一任务。调研未完成 → 不得进入构思；构思未完成 → 不得进入实验。每个阶段的所有任务 done 后才能进入下一阶段。

## Expected Outputs

- a concise research brief with topic, goal, venue, current stage, and stage notes
- a task list with dependencies, suggested skills, and a concrete `nextActionPrompt`
- for ideation: candidate directions presented via `research-idea-convergence` before any `publishable_angle.md` is written