What does the Research Workflow skill do?

It provides a structured process for Claude to search for, evaluate, and compare different technologies like databases or frameworks using verified sources and standardized comparison matrices.

How does it ensure the research is accurate?

The skill follows strict principles like 'Never Assume' and 'Cite Everything,' prioritizing official documentation and sources updated within the last two years to avoid outdated information.

Can I use this for non-technical research?

While specifically optimized for tech stacks and frameworks, its structured 'Identify, Gather, Research, Compare' logic can be adapted for many professional investigative tasks.

Does it include pricing and license checks?

Yes, the built-in research templates specifically prompt Claude to investigate license types, pricing models, and managed service availability for every technology evaluated.

Technology Research Workflow

Name: Technology Research Workflow
Author: Ankurjain1121

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Productivity & Workflow

Standardizes the research process for evaluating frameworks, databases, and architectural patterns with evidence-based recommendations.

The Research Workflow skill provides a structured methodology for Claude to investigate and compare technology options before making architectural decisions. By enforcing principles like source verification, citation requirements, and multi-option comparisons, it ensures that technical recommendations are based on current, reliable data rather than assumptions. It includes specialized templates for database and framework selection, source quality grading, and a standardized comparison matrix to help developers choose the right tools for their specific project constraints.

Key Features

01Source quality tiered grading to prioritize official documentation

020 GitHub stars

03Standardized templates for database and framework evaluation

04Evidence-based technology comparison matrices

05Structured recommendation summaries with clear rationales and trade-offs

06Automated search strategies for official docs and real-world case studies

Use Cases

01Comparing frontend or backend frameworks during the initial architectural phase

02Researching third-party API services, pricing models, and technical limitations

03Evaluating different database engines (SQL vs NoSQL) for a new application

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ankurjain1121/dev-workflow-skills research-workflow

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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