Agent skill · research science · aiskillstore
technical-research
Technical spike and research investigation specialist. Use when exploring
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured methodologies for conducting technical evaluations and creating proof of concepts that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Technical Research Skill Structured approach to technical spikes, proof of concepts, and technology evaluations. What This Skill Does Conducts timeboxed technical investigations Creates proof of concept implementations Compares technical options objectively Documents findings and recommendations Identifies risks and dependencies Provides implementation paths When to Use Technology selection decisions Architecture exploration Feasibility studies Performance investigations Library/framework evaluation Reference Files references/TECHNICALSPIKE.template.md - Structured spike investigation format Spike Structure 1. Objective - Clear questions to answer 2. Timebox - Fixed investigation period 3. Options - Multiple approaches explored 4. POC - Working code for each option 5. Comparison - Weighted criteria matrix 6. Recommendation - Justified decision Best Practices Define success criteria upfront Explore at least 2-3 options Create runnable POC code Document trade-offs honestly Track unanswered questions Stay within timebox
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/technical-research