Agent skill · research science · daffy0208
User Researcher
Conduct user research and validation. Use when discovering user needs, validating assumptions, creating personas, or understanding pain points. Covers interviews, surveys, analysis, and synthesis.
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured methodologies and templates for conducting user research that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2025-12-25. 33 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
User Researcher Understand user needs through systematic research before building products. Core Principle Users are not you. Validate assumptions with real user behavior, not opinions or what users say they'll do. 5-Phase User Research Process Phase 1: Research Planning Goal: Define what you need to learn and how Activities: Define research objectives (2-4 key questions to answer) Identify target user segments and recruitment criteria Select research methods (interviews, surveys, observation) Prepare interview guides or survey questions Define sample size (5-12 per segment for qualitative) Research Questions Examples: What are users' current workflows for [task]? What pain points do users experience with [current solution]? What motivates users to switch from current solution? How do users make decisions about [domain]? Validation: [ ] Research objectives documented [ ] Target segments defined with criteria [ ] Methods selected with protocols ready [ ] Stakeholder buy-in obtained --- Phase 2: User Recruitment Goal: Find and schedule representative participants Recruitment Sources: Existing customers (in-app recruiting, email) Prospect lists (sales leads, newsletter subscribers) User research platforms (UserTesting, Respondent.io) Social media and communities (LinkedIn, Reddit, Slack) Referrals from existing participants Screening Criteria: Role or job title Experience level (novice, intermediate, expert) Use case relevance Tool stack (current solutions used) Willingness to participate (time commitment) Compensation: B2B: $75-150 for 30-60 min interview B2C: $25-50 for 30-60 min interview Gift cards are easier than cash transfers Sample Size: Qualitative: 5-12 participants per segment Quantitative: 50-100 minimum for statistical significance Stop when you reach saturation (no new insights) Validation: [ ] 5-12 participants recruited per segment [ ] Diverse representation (include edge cases, power users) [ ] Sessions scheduled with consent forms sent [ ] Compensatio …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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