Research Workflow FAQs

Question 1

How long does a full research cycle take?

Accepted Answer

A complete five-step workflow typically takes between 2 to 3.5 hours of autonomous processing time, depending on the complexity and depth of the domain being investigated.

Question 2

What is the final output of this skill?

Accepted Answer

The skill generates a detailed 'research-synthesis.md' document that aggregates all sources, identifies architectural patterns, and outlines recommended best practices.

Question 3

Can I skip specific steps in the workflow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, while the workflow is designed to be sequential, certain steps like MCP Server research are optional and can be skipped if they are not applicable to your specific project.

Question 4

What sources does the Research Workflow skill check?

Accepted Answer

It systematically queries the web for community knowledge, searches GitHub for real-world code patterns, analyzes official documentation, and checks for relevant Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

Question 5

Is this skill useful for existing projects?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. While it excels at new domain discovery, it is also highly effective for researching upgrades, migrations, or adding new feature sets to existing codebases.

Research Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases

Research Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases