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research-workflow from docxology/template is an agent skill: a SKILL.md folder an AI agent loads when a task calls for it.
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- Audit grade
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- Kind
- SKILL.md skill
- Repository
- docxology/template
- Path
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- Latest version
- git:20260707.6e77eab, committed Jul 7, 2026
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- 23
- License
- Apache-2.0
Seven-stage research workflow (SCOPE→LITERATURE→REASON→DESIGN→COMPUTE→SYNTHESIZE→WRITE). Use for: structuring an AI agent's research process, generating literature review prompts, scoping methodology. Usage: from infrastructure.research import ResearchWorkflow; ResearchWorkflow.describe() Config: set stage overrides in projects/{name}/manuscript/config.yaml `research_workflow:` block.
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What the file says
# Research Workflow
Seven-stage research workflow scaffolding for AI-assisted research processes.
Each stage produces structured prompts and acceptance criteria for agent loops.
## Stages
| # | Stage | Purpose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **SCOPE** | Define research question, scope, and success criteria |
| 2 | **LITERATURE** | Survey prior work; produce annotated bibliography |
| 3 | **REASON** | Identify gaps, contradictions, and open questions |
| 4 | **DESIGN** | Formulate methodology and experimental plan |
| 5 | **COMPUTE** | Execute analysis; collect and validate results |
| 6 | **SYNTHESIZE** | Interpret results relative to prior work |
| 7 | **WRITE** | Draft manuscript sections and iterative revision |
## Quick Start
```python
from infrastructure.research import ResearchWorkflow
# Print all stage descriptions
ResearchWorkflow.describe()
# Get a structured prompt for a specific stage
prompt = ResearchWorkflow.prompt("SCOPE", question="What drives protein misfolding?")
print(prompt)
# Iterate stages in order
for stage in ResearchWorkflow.stages():
print(f"{stage.index}. {stage.name}: {stage.description}")
```
## Pipeline Orchestrator
```bash
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How to install
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Source
docxology/template · 23 stars · license Apache-2.0 · pushed 2026-11-08 · branch main
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