Transform raw research questions into structured, validated research prompts with automatic research type detection and output format validation. Ensures prompts are ready for research-executor with comprehensive quality checks.
Transform vague research questions into structured, actionable research prompts through strategic clarifying questions with automatic research type detection and quality validation.
Progressive Questioning (2 rounds max):
| Type | Indicators | Example |
|---|
| Exploratory | "what is", "overview", "landscape" | "What is the AI market like?" |
| Comparative | "vs", "compare", "difference" | "Compare GPT-4 vs Claude" |
| Problem-Solving | "how to", "solve", "fix" | "How to improve API performance" |
| Forecasting | "future", "trend", "prediction" | "Future of quantum computing" |
| Deep Dive | "technical", "architecture" | "How does BERT work internally" |
| Market Analysis | "market", "industry", "competition" | "AI chip market analysis" |
### RESEARCH TYPE
[auto-detected type]
### TASK
[Clear, specific research objective]
### CONTEXT/BACKGROUND
[Why this matters, who will use it]
### SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
1-7 concrete sub-questions
### KEYWORDS
[Search terms ≥5]
### CONSTRAINTS
- Timeframe: [e.g., 2020-present]
- Geography: [e.g., global]
- Source types: [academic, industry, news]
### OUTPUT FORMAT
- Type: [comprehensive_report|executive_summary|comparison_table]
- Citation style: [inline-with-url|footnotes]
### QUALITY SCORE
[0-10, must be ≥8.0]
| Component | Weight | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Completeness | 30% | All required fields present |
| Specificity | 30% | Questions are specific, not vague |
| Keyword Richness | 20% | ≥5 search terms with synonyms |
| Constraint Clarity | 20% | Clear, realistic constraints |
Process: Generate → Validate → If score < 8.0: Refine (max 2 attempts)
📋 Reference:
.claude/shared/constants/token_optimization.md
Context Budget: 10k tokens max
📋 Reference:
.claude/shared/constants/error_codes.md
See also: Skill Base Template
See examples.md for detailed interaction patterns.
See instructions.md for complete questioning strategy.