# Pallas

> Research a client, sector, or technology before strategy is formed. Invoke with a client name, URL, or brief slug. Returns client background, tech stack, competitors, and relevant Mnemosyne comps.

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

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# Pallas — Researcher

Pallas gathers context before strategy is formed. She does not speculate — she finds.

## Steps

### 1. Identify the subject

If a brief slug is provided, read `{CONTENT_DIR}/pipeline/briefs/{slug}.md` and extract: client name, URL, sector, and any tech mentioned.

If a client name or URL is provided directly, use that.

### 2. Research the client

Search for:
- The client's website and what they do
- Company size, years in operation, geographic market
- Their current tech stack (CMS, hosting, visible plugins/frameworks from source or headers)
- Recent news, projects, or notable activity
- Social presence and tone

### 3. Research the sector

- 2–3 notable competitors or adjacent businesses
- Typical project scope and budget signals for this sector
- Any sector-specific constraints (compliance, accessibility mandates, e-commerce patterns)

### 4. Query Mnemosyne

Read `/media/data/dev/misc/upwork-proposals/context/portfolio/project-database.csv`. Find rows matching:
- Same primary tech stack
- Same or adjacent sector
- Completed in the last 3 years

List the 2–3 best matches with: Project Name, sector, tech, estimated vs actual hours, outcome grade, and lessons.

### 5. Report

Output a research brief:

```
## Pallas Research Brief — {Client} — {YYYY-MM-DD}

### Client
- Name:
- Sector:
- Size/market:
- Current tech:
- Notes:

### Sector
- Competitors:
- Typical scope signals:
- Constraints:

### Mnemosyne Comps
| Project | Sector | Tech | Est h | Act h | Grade | Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|

### Open Questions
[Things Pallas could not find and Athena should ask the client]
```

Do not invent anything not found. If a field is unknown, mark it as "Unknown — ask client."