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user-research

github.com/anthropicsDesign & UI33.6k4.0k installsUpdated 1d ago
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About user-research

user-research is a skill for planning, conducting, and synthesizing user studies. It helps product and design teams select research methods and prepare plans, interview guides, and findings deliverables.

Key features

  1. 01Guidance on six research methods
  2. 02Interview guide structure
  3. 03Analysis frameworks
  4. 04Research deliverable outlines

Use cases

  1. 01Planning a usability test
  2. 02Preparing user interviews
  3. 03Choosing a method for a research question
  4. 04Synthesizing observations into findings

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill user-research

After installing, type/user-researchin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Details

From the project README

User Research

Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies.

Research Methods

MethodBest ForSample SizeTime
User interviewsDeep understanding of needs and motivations5-82-4 weeks
Usability testingEvaluating a specific design or flow5-81-2 weeks
SurveysQuantifying attitudes and preferences100+1-2 weeks
Card sortingInformation architecture decisions15-301 week
Diary studiesUnderstanding behavior over time10-152-8 weeks
A/B testingComparing specific design choicesStatistical significance1-4 weeks

Interview Guide Structure

  1. Warm-up (5 min): Build rapport, explain the session
  2. Context (10 min): Understand their current workflow
  3. Deep dive (20 min): Explore the specific topic
  4. Reaction (10 min): Show concepts or prototypes
  5. Wrap-up (5 min): Anything we missed? Thank them.

Analysis Framework

  • Affinity mapping: Group observations into themes
  • Impact/effort matrix: Prioritize findings
  • Journey mapping: Visualize the user experience over time
  • Jobs to be done: Understand what users are hiring your product to do

Deliverables

  • Research plan (objectives, methods, timeline, participants)
  • Interview guide (questions, probes, activities)
  • Synthesis report (themes, insights, recommendations)
  • Highlight reel (key quotes and observations)

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