Research Ideation
Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar
This skill should be used when the user asks to "brainstorm research ideas", "use 5W1H framework", "identify research gaps", "conduct gap analysis", "start research project", "conduct literature…
Research ideation workflow from literature search to research planning.
Install Scholar Ideation
$ npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install catlog22/maestro-flow scholar-ideation --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/optional/skills/scholar-ideation .claude/skills/scholar-ideation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "scholar-ideation" agent skill from https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideation into .claude/skills/scholar-ideation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "scholar-ideation", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideationType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install catlog22/maestro-flow scholar-ideation --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/optional/skills/scholar-ideation .agents/skills/scholar-ideation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "scholar-ideation" agent skill from https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideation into .agents/skills/scholar-ideation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "scholar-ideation", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install catlog22/maestro-flow scholar-ideation --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/optional/skills/scholar-ideation .cursor/skills/scholar-ideation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "scholar-ideation" agent skill from https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideation into .cursor/skills/scholar-ideation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "scholar-ideation", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git --path optional/skills/scholar-ideation--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install catlog22/maestro-flow scholar-ideation --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/optional/skills/scholar-ideation .gemini/skills/scholar-ideation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "scholar-ideation" agent skill from https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideation into .gemini/skills/scholar-ideation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "scholar-ideation", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install catlog22/maestro-flow scholar-ideationInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/optional/skills/scholar-ideation .github/skills/scholar-ideation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "scholar-ideation" agent skill from https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideation into .github/skills/scholar-ideation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "scholar-ideation", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install catlog22/maestro-flow scholar-ideation --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/optional/skills/scholar-ideation .opencode/skills/scholar-ideation && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "scholar-ideation" agent skill from https://github.com/catlog22/maestro-flow/tree/master/optional/skills/scholar-ideation into .opencode/skills/scholar-ideation/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "scholar-ideation", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
scholar-ideation- GitHub stars
- 564
- Token cost
- ~2.8k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 649 words
- Files
- 6
- Skills in repo
- 30
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Research ideation workflow from literature search to research planning.
- Works in 4 steps: Codebase docs: If… → Specs: maestro load --type spec… → Wiki knowledge: maestro search "academic… → …
- Brainstorm research ideas
- SKILL.md covers Pre-load (before execution), Architecture Overview, Key Design Principles and Interactive Preference…, plus 11 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Scholar Ideation is an agent skill from catlog22/maestro-flow. Research ideation workflow from literature search to research planning. Triggers on "brainstorm research ideas", "identify research gaps", "conduct gap analysis", "start research project", "conduct literature review", "define research question", "select research method", "plan research", "research ideation".
Its SKILL.md is about 2.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 6 other files (for example `phases/01-literature-search.md`, `phases/02-gap-analysis.md` and `phases/03-research-question.md`).
It sits in Research & Science, covering Brainstorming, Literature review and Hypothesis generation. The repository describes itself as: Intent-driven workflow orchestration for multi-agent AI development — adaptive lifecycle engine, self-reinforcing knowledge graph, and visual dashboard for Claude Code, Gemini….
When your agent uses it
- Brainstorm research ideas
- Identify research gaps
- Conduct gap analysis
- Start research project
Example prompts
- “brainstorm research ideas”
- “identify research gaps”
- “conduct gap analysis”
- “/scholar-ideation”
Requirements
- Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): WebSearch, WebFetch, Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, TodoWrite, AskUserQuestion
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Codebase docs: If .workflow/codebase/ARCHITECTURE.md exists, read for project context
- Specs: maestro load --type spec --category coding — load coding conventions
- Wiki knowledge: maestro search "academic writing research paper" --json — top 5 entries as prior context
- All optional — proceed without if unavailable
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit af37312. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:
WebSearchWebFetchReadWriteEditBashGlobGrepTodoWriteAskUserQuestion
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Scholar Ideation loads about 2.8k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 82 tokens; SKILL.md has 649 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check: notes
The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.
- NotePre-approves every shell command (allowed-tools: Bash)SKILL.md
allowed-tools: WebSearch, WebFetch, Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, TodoWrite, AskUserQuestion
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 649 words (~2,792 tokens).
“Supports the complete research project initiation workflow: from literature search and gap analysis through research question formulation, method selection, and research planning. Produces a structured research plan with literature review, identified gaps, formulated questions, selected methods, and a timeline.”
- name
- scholar-ideation
- allowed-tools
- WebSearch, WebFetch, Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, TodoWrite, AskUserQuestion
- disable-model-invocation
- true
- session-mode
- none
Files
SKILL.md and 5 other files in optional/skills/scholar-ideation of catlog22/maestro-flow.
- SKILL.md
- phases/01-literature-search.md
- phases/02-gap-analysis.md
- phases/03-research-question.md
- phases/04-method-selection.md
- phases/05-research-planning.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit af37312
Compare with similar skills
Scholar Ideation next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholar Ideation this skillcatlog22/maestro-flow | 564 | — | ~2.8k | Automated safety check: Notes | None | |
| Research IdeationGalaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar | 5.7k | 3 repos | ~2.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Research SurveyEvoScientist/EvoSkills | 475 | 3 repos | ~2.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Paper NavigatorEvoScientist/EvoSkills | 475 | — | ~6.3k | Automated safety check: Notes | Apache-2.0 | |
| Paper NavigatorAI4Scientist/nano-scientist | 128 | — | ~7.7k | Automated safety check: Notes | None | |
| Scientific Brainstormingspacering-net/codeg | 3.8k | 14 repos | ~2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Scholar Ideation
What does Scholar Ideation do?
Research ideation workflow from literature search to research planning. Scholar Ideation is an agent skill from catlog22/maestro-flow. Research ideation workflow from literature search to research planning.
When should I use Scholar Ideation?
Scholar Ideation fits situations like: brainstorm research ideas; identify research gaps; conduct gap analysis; start research project.
How do I install Scholar Ideation in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (optional/skills/scholar-ideation in catlog22/maestro-flow) into .claude/skills/scholar-ideation in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Scholar Ideation in Codex?
Run `npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (optional/skills/scholar-ideation in catlog22/maestro-flow) into .agents/skills/scholar-ideation in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Scholar Ideation in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add catlog22/maestro-flow --skill scholar-ideation -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/scholar-ideation, .gemini/skills/scholar-ideation, .github/skills/scholar-ideation and .opencode/skills/scholar-ideation in your project.
What does Scholar Ideation need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Scholar Ideation is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: WebSearch, WebFetch, Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, TodoWrite, AskUserQuestion.
Does Scholar Ideation access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Scholar Ideation safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (pre-approves every shell command (allowed-tools: bash)), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Scholar Ideation use?
No licence was found for Scholar Ideation or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Scholar Ideation use?
About 2.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 11k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Scholar Ideation?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Scholar Ideation: Research Ideation (Galaxy-Dawn/claude-scholar, 5.7k stars), Research Survey (EvoScientist/EvoSkills, 475 stars), Paper Navigator (EvoScientist/EvoSkills, 475 stars) and Paper Navigator (AI4Scientist/nano-scientist, 128 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Scholar Ideation?
catlog22 (a GitHub user) maintains it in catlog22/maestro-flow, which has 564 GitHub stars. The repository holds 30 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.
Source: catlog22/maestro-flow on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.