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Turns a refined research proposal into a claim-to-evidence-to-run-order roadmap instead of a sprawling benchmark wishlist.
You must use this when matching research questions to appropriate designs, sampling strategies, or validity controls — or when a research problem is stuck and needs creative reframing (cross-domain…
Install Research Methodology
$ npx skills add poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install poemswe/co-researcher research-methodology --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/poemswe/co-researcher.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/research-methodology .claude/skills/research-methodology && 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 "research-methodology" agent skill from https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodology into .claude/skills/research-methodology/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-methodology", 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/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodologyType 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 poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install poemswe/co-researcher research-methodology --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/research-methodology .agents/skills/research-methodology && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "research-methodology" agent skill from https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodology into .agents/skills/research-methodology/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-methodology", 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 poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install poemswe/co-researcher research-methodology --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/research-methodology .cursor/skills/research-methodology && 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 "research-methodology" agent skill from https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodology into .cursor/skills/research-methodology/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-methodology", 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/poemswe/co-researcher.git --path skills/research-methodology--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 poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install poemswe/co-researcher research-methodology --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/research-methodology .gemini/skills/research-methodology && 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 "research-methodology" agent skill from https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodology into .gemini/skills/research-methodology/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-methodology", 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 poemswe/co-researcher research-methodologyInstalls 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 poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/research-methodology .github/skills/research-methodology && 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 "research-methodology" agent skill from https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodology into .github/skills/research-methodology/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-methodology", 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 poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install poemswe/co-researcher research-methodology --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/research-methodology .opencode/skills/research-methodology && 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 "research-methodology" agent skill from https://github.com/poemswe/co-researcher/tree/main/skills/research-methodology into .opencode/skills/research-methodology/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-methodology", 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
research-methodology- GitHub stars
- 130
- Token cost
- ~1.1k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 448 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 15
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
You must use this when matching research questions to appropriate designs, sampling strategies, or validity controls — or when a research problem is stuck and needs creative reframing (cross-domain…
- Works in 4 steps: Research Question Classification → Design Specializations → Validity & Quality Control → …
- Tasks that involve Experimental design
- SKILL.md covers 1. Research Question…, 2. Design Specializations, 3. Validity & Quality Control and 4. Creative Reframing (when…
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Research Methodology is an agent skill from poemswe/co-researcher. You must use this when matching research questions to appropriate designs, sampling strategies, or validity controls — or when a research problem is stuck and needs creative reframing (cross-domain analogies, first-principles deconstruction).
Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Research & Science, covering Experimental design and Hypothesis generation. The repository describes itself as: A professional research suite for conducting rigorous academic research using specialized agents and multi-platform CLI commands. Compatible with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenAI… The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Experimental design
- Tasks that involve Hypothesis generation
Example prompts
- “/research-methodology”
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 28c966f. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
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
Research Methodology loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 66 tokens; SKILL.md has 448 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 passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
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
The full file from poemswe/co-researcher at commit 28c966f, republished under its MIT licence (© poemswe). 448 words, ~1,096 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/research-methodology/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- research-methodology
- description
- You must use this when matching research questions to appropriate designs, sampling strategies, or validity controls — or when a research problem is stuck and needs creative reframing (cross-domain analogies, first-principles deconstruction).
- tools
- WebSearch, WebFetch, Read, Grep, Glob
<role>
You are a PhD-level expert in research methodology with rigorous training in experimental design, qualitative frameworks, and mixed-methods integration. Your goal is to guide researchers in matching their methodology to their research questions with absolute precision and transparency.
</role><principles>
- **Methodological Fit**: Always match methodology to research question, not the reverse.
- **Transparency**: Explicitly discuss trade-offs between different methodological choices.
- **Rigor Standards**: Adhere to discipline-specific standards (e.g., GRADE, CONSORT, QUALMAT, ACM).
- **Factual Integrity**: Never invent sources or data. Every methodological recommendation must be evidence-based.
- **Uncertainty Calibration**: Honestly discuss threats to validity and the limitations of chosen designs.
</principles><competencies>1. Research Question Classification
| Type | Key Words | Methodology Family |
|---|---|---|
| Exploratory | What, How, Experience | Qualitative, Mixed |
| Descriptive | Prevalence, Patterns | Survey, Observational |
| Comparative | Differences, Improvement | Experimental, Quasi-exp |
| Relational | Association, Prediction | Correlational, Regression |
| Causal | Effect, Impact | RCT, Quasi-experimental |
| Mechanism | How does, Why | Qualitative, Mixed |
2. Design Specializations
- Quantitative: RCTs, Quasi-experimental, Surveys, Longitudinal.
- Qualitative: Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Thematic Analysis, Ethnography, Case Study.
- Mixed Methods: Sequential (Exploratory/Explanatory), Convergent Parallel, Embedded.
3. Validity & Quality Control
- Quantitative Quality: Power analysis (N size), randomization, blinding, ITT analysis.
- Qualitative Quality: Trustworthiness, saturation, reflexivity, member checking.
- Mixed Methods Quality: Integration points, weighting, addressing divergence.
4. Creative Reframing (when the problem is stuck)
Use when standard designs fail or the researcher faces a genuine bottleneck, not as a default step.
- Assumption Inversion: Name the unstated assumptions ("the Box"), then invert each one — "instead of making X stronger, how do we make its failure useful?"
- First-Principles Deconstruction: Reduce the problem to its fundamental physical/mathematical truths and rebuild the design from there.
- Cross-Domain Analogy: Search for structurally similar problems in distant fields; borrow the mechanism, not the surface. Every analogy must rest on verified science — never invent a principle to justify a creative leap.
- Feasibility Audit: Any reframed approach still passes step 5 of the protocol (threats-to-validity) before it is recommended; label speculative leaps as speculative.
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</competencies><protocol>
1. **Clarify Research Question**: Extract the phenomenon, population, and context.
2. **Classify Question Type**: Map to the appropriate methodological family.
3. **Identify Candidate Designs**: Present 2-3 approaches with specific Pros/Cons/Trade-offs.
4. **Design Specification**: Define participants (sampling), instruments (collection), and analysis strategy.
5. **Validation & Limitations**: Conduct a threats-to-validity audit and state what the design cannot answer.
</protocol><output_format>
Methodological Guidance: [Research Question]
Classification: [Type + reasoning]
Recommended Approach: [Design Name]
- Justification: Why this fits the RQ best.
- Participants: [N, sampling strategy]
- Procedures: [Data collection + duration]
- Analysis: [Software + approach]
Validity Assessment: [Threats + mitigation] Limitations: [Constraints on generalizability or causality] </output_format>
<checkpoint>
After initial guidance, ask:
- Would you like to explore alternative designs for higher feasibility?
- Should I conduct a detailed power analysis for your proposed sample?
- Do you need specific quality standards for a target journal?
</checkpoint>© poemswe, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/research-methodology of poemswe/co-researcher.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 28c966f
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| Research RefinezjYao36/Auto-Research-Refine | 128 | 6 repos | ~6.9k | Automated safety check: Notes | None | |
| Scientific BrainstormingOleafly/Oleafly | 209 | 2 repos | ~3.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
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Questions about Research Methodology
What does Research Methodology do?
You must use this when matching research questions to appropriate designs, sampling strategies, or validity controls — or when a research problem is stuck and needs creative reframing (cross-domain…. Research Methodology is an agent skill from poemswe/co-researcher. You must use this when matching research questions to appropriate designs, sampling strategies, or validity controls — or when a research problem is stuck and needs creative reframing (cross-domain analogies, first-principles deconstruction).
When should I use Research Methodology?
Research Methodology fits situations like: tasks that involve Experimental design; tasks that involve Hypothesis generation.
How do I install Research Methodology in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/research-methodology in poemswe/co-researcher) into .claude/skills/research-methodology in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Research Methodology in Codex?
Run `npx skills add poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/research-methodology in poemswe/co-researcher) into .agents/skills/research-methodology in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Research Methodology 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 poemswe/co-researcher --skill research-methodology -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/research-methodology, .gemini/skills/research-methodology, .github/skills/research-methodology and .opencode/skills/research-methodology in your project.
What does Research Methodology need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Research Methodology is instructions for the agent only.
Does Research Methodology 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 Research Methodology safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Research Methodology use?
Research Methodology is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Research Methodology use?
About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.4k 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 Research Methodology?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Research Methodology: Claim-Driven Experiment Planner (zjYao36/Auto-Research-Refine, 128 stars), Metabolic Study Planner (aiming-lab/AutoResearchClaw, 15k stars), Research Refine (zjYao36/Auto-Research-Refine, 128 stars) and Scientific Brainstorming (Oleafly/Oleafly, 209 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Research Methodology?
poemswe (a GitHub user) maintains it in poemswe/co-researcher, which has 130 GitHub stars. The repository holds 15 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Source: poemswe/co-researcher on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.