# Define Search Protocol

> Formalize search queries and inclusion/exclusion criteria for systematic surveys. Produces a reproducible search protocol document. Used by systematic-survey.

- Skill: `yogsoth-ai/define-search-protocol-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add yogsoth-ai/define-search-protocol-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/yogsoth-ai/define-search-protocol-3/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: yogsoth-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/yogsoth-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/yogsoth-ai/define-search-protocol-3

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# Define Search Protocol

Formalize search queries + inclusion/exclusion criteria for systematic surveys.

## Execution

Subagent — spawned via subagent-spawning/spawn-agent skill.

## Why Subagent

Protocol definition requires careful reasoning about query formulation, Boolean operators, database selection, and criteria boundaries. Dedicated context prevents this analytical work from being rushed.