About cs-research-methodology
cs-research-methodology is a framework for investigating research problems by surfacing assumptions in existing approaches and proposing testable alternatives. It organizes inquiry around identifying an assumption, flipping it, and establishing evidence.
Key features
- 01Identify shared assumptions in existing approaches
- 02Examine where assumptions fail
- 03Propose specific, testable alternatives
- 04Design evidence suited to the claim
Use cases
- 01Map assumptions shared across a field
- 02Find edge cases or approaches from adjacent fields
- 03Plan evaluations for testing an alternative
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/cs-research-methodologyin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
references/framing.mdlandscape.mdprioritization.mdvalidation.mdDetails
From the project READMECS Research Methodology
Framework for investigating problems by identifying assumptions and proposing alternatives.
Core Concept: The Bit Flip
Every research contribution follows this pattern:
- The Bit: What does everyone assume?
- The Flip: What's the alternative?
- The Proof: Why does the alternative work better?
Investigation Process
Step 1: Identify the Bit
What do existing approaches take for granted?
- What do all solutions have in common?
- What's implicit in how the problem is framed?
→ See references/framing.md for process and examples.
Step 2: Find Where It Fails
When does the assumption break down?
- Edge cases, new capabilities, adjacent fields solving it differently
→ See references/landscape.md for mapping approaches.
Step 3: Propose the Flip
"Current approaches assume X. Instead, Y."
- Must be specific and testable
- Explain the mechanism
→ See references/prioritization.md for focusing investigation.
Step 4: Design the Proof
What evidence would be convincing?
- Match evaluation to claim type
→ See references/validation.md for evaluation design.