tomevault-io {project} Research Patterns
Research workflow patterns tailored to this project's domain and research requirements.
Variables
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MAX_SOURCES | 10 | Maximum sources to consult per research task |
| SYNTHESIS_STYLE | comprehensive | Output style: concise, comprehensive, or academic |
| REQUIRE_CITATIONS | true | Always include source citations |
Instructions
- Identify the research question and scope
- Select appropriate sources based on domain
- Coordinate research subagents if available
- Synthesize findings with proper attribution
- Format output according to project conventions
Red Flags - STOP and Reconsider
If you're about to:
- Make claims without source verification
- Skip the synthesis step
- Use sources outside the approved list
STOP -> Verify sources -> Synthesize properly -> Then report
Workflow
1. Scope Definition
Define the research scope:
- Primary question
- Related sub-questions
- Domain boundaries
- Required source types
2. Source Selection
Approved source types for this project:
- [TODO: Add project-specific sources]
- Web search for recent information
- Documentation for technical details
- Academic sources for foundational concepts
3. Research Execution
For each source type:
- Query appropriate source
- Extract relevant information
- Note confidence level
- Record citation
4. Synthesis
Combine findings into coherent output:
- Summarize key findings
- Highlight consensus/disagreements
- Provide confidence assessment
- List all citations
Project-Specific Patterns
[TODO: Add patterns discovered in this project]
Example pattern:
### Pattern: [Name]
- **When**: [Trigger condition]
- **Do**: [Actions]
- **Output**: [Expected format]
Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Research subagents in
.claude/agents/ - BAML types for structured outputs (if applicable)
- Documentation in
ai-docs/
Customization
Edit this file to add project-specific:
- Approved sources
- Domain vocabulary
- Output templates
- Quality criteria
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