Research Pipeline Skill

Purpose

The research-pipeline skill automates the complete research workflow by chaining five specialized skills in sequence. Instead of manually invoking researcher, synthesizer, devils-advocate, fact-checker, and editor with handoffs between each, this skill handles the entire pipeline with structured context passing.

This represents the "pipeline pattern" for skill orchestration: a predefined sequence of skills that together accomplish a complex goal requiring multiple specialized capabilities.

When to Use This Skill

Invoke the research-pipeline when:

1. Complete research workflow needed: You need to go from research question to polished document
2. Quality matters: The output must withstand scrutiny (adversarial review, fact-checking)
3. Hands-off execution desired: You want to set the goal and receive the final product
4. Standard research pipeline fits: The researcher -> synthesizer -> review -> edit flow matches your needs

Clear Indicators for Use