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2 added, 2 removed. Audit A to A.

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name: brainstorm-research

description: Generate project improvement options, then research their decision-relevant uncertainties for design.

disable-model-invocation: true

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- Use the [shared handoff contract](../../references/design-loop-contract.md). Inputs are the request context, baseline and any prior observations or decisions; first-use baseline may be an empty workspace. Coordinate the dependent stages in the caller.

+ Use the [handoff contract](../../references/design-loop-contract.md). Inputs: request context, baseline and any prior observations or decisions. An empty initial workspace is valid. Coordinate in the caller.

- Apply [brainstorm-options](../brainstorm-options/SKILL.md), then [research-options](../research-options/SKILL.md) with those options and applicable request context. Return both handoffs together: candidate improvements, questions, evidence, ranking changes and unresolved gaps. Research informs design; this skill makes no adoption decision.

+ Apply [brainstorm-options](../brainstorm-options/SKILL.md), then [research-options](../research-options/SKILL.md) to its options and applicable context. Return both handoffs: proposed improvements, questions, evidence, ranking changes and gaps. Make no adoption decision.