research-methodology
Structured research using sophisticated query design, source vetting, and synthesis techniques. Use when conducting competitive analysis, market scans, historical investigations, or trend research.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill research-methodology-nickcrew-claude-cortex --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Research Methodology Structured approach to finding, vetting, and synthesizing information from diverse sources. Turns research questions into trustworthy, actionable findings through systematic query design, source evaluation, and cross-referencing. ## When to Use This Skill - Conducting competitive analysis or market scans - Investigating historical events, trends, or technical evolution - Fact-checking claims across multiple sources - Synthesizing research into structured deliverables (reports, tables, timelines) - Any research task that requires more than a single search query ## Quick Reference | Resource | Purpose | Load when | |----------|---------|-----------| | `references/search-strategies.md` | Query design, source vetting, fact verification, synthesis techniques | Starting any research task | --- ## Workflow ``` Phase 1: Scope → Define research objective, key questions, constraints Phase 2: Explore → Design queries, search broadly, capture sources Phase 3: Verify → Vet sources, cross-reference claims, assess credibility Phase 4: Synthesize → Organize findings into structured deliverables ``` --- ## Phase 1: Scope the Research Before searching, clarify the research obj
- When to Use This Skill
- Quick Reference
- Workflow
- Phase 1: Scope the Research
- Scoping Template
- Phase 2: Explore
- Query Design Principles
- Source Capture
- Phase 3: Verify
- Confidence Rating
- Phase 4: Synthesize
- Standard Research Report Structure
- Anti-Patterns
What does the research-methodology skill do?
Structured research using sophisticated query design, source vetting, and synthesis techniques. Use when conducting competitive analysis, market scans, historical investigations, or trend research.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill research-methodology-nickcrew-claude-cortex --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.