About technical-research
Technical Research is a skill for structured, timeboxed technical investigations, proofs of concept, and technology evaluations. It helps engineering teams compare options, document risks, and choose an implementation path.
Key features
- 01Run timeboxed technical investigations
- 02Build proof-of-concept implementations
- 03Compare technical options objectively
- 04Document findings, risks, and dependencies
- 05Recommend implementation paths
Use cases
- 01Evaluate libraries or frameworks
- 02Explore architecture options
- 03Assess technical feasibility
- 04Investigate performance questions
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/technical-researchin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled filesreferences/technical-spike.template.md
Details
From the project READMETechnical 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/TECHNICAL_SPIKE.template.md- Structured spike investigation format
Spike Structure
- Objective - Clear questions to answer
- Timebox - Fixed investigation period
- Options - Multiple approaches explored
- POC - Working code for each option
- Comparison - Weighted criteria matrix
- 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
Comments
Markdown supported