Research Flow Skill for Claude Codebacklog_item

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A Claude Code skill that enforces structured research methodology:

Methodology: Gather → Connect → Analyze → Synthesize

Process: 1. Define scope — What question are we answering? What KBs are relevant? 2. Gather sources — Search existing KB, create entries for new sources, capture key findings 3. Connect — Add wikilinks between related entries, identify patterns, build timeline of events 4. Analyze — Assess source reliability, identify gaps, flag contradictions 5. Synthesize — Create summary entry linking all findings, with confidence assessments

Implementation:

  • `skills/research-flow/SKILL.md` — main skill with checklist
  • `skills/research-flow/source-assessment.md` — source reliability rubric
  • `skills/research-flow/synthesis-template.md` — template for synthesis entries
  • Uses native TaskCreate/TaskUpdate for progress tracking
  • Chains to `kb` skill for CLI commands
  • Inspired by: Superpowers' brainstorming + writing-plans pattern, but domain-specific to knowledge management and investigative research.

    Command: `/research ` invokes this skill.