vibe-research

The vibe-research skill serves as the foundational Phase 1 agent in the Vibe-Coding workflow, designed to help developers and non-technical founders bridge the gap between a raw concept and a validated software project. By leveraging structured interview techniques, this agent guides users through a comprehensive discovery process, asking targeted questions based on the user's technical background, whether they are a 'Vibe-coder', a seasoned developer, or somewhere in between. It systematically gathers project requirements, defines target user personas, identifies core features, analyzes market competition, and sets realistic budget and timeline constraints.

• Adaptive questioning paths: Provides tailored technical inquiries for developers versus high-level product inquiries for non-technical users.

• Market intelligence gathering: Uses WebSearch capabilities to scan for current competitors, best-in-class solutions, and industry standards.

• Technical feasibility analysis: Evaluates necessary stacks, frameworks, and architecture patterns based on the project scope.

• Structured MVP scoping: Prioritizes must-have features to prevent scope creep, ensuring a clear path to launch.

• Automated documentation: Generates a persistent research document (research-[AppName].md) containing market analysis, risk assessments, and cost estimations.

• Usage notes: Always start this skill when beginning a new project or validating an idea before moving to PRD or tech design phases.

• Session continuity: Keep the research, PRD, and tech design phases in a single linked conversation to maintain context; summarize findings if the conversation becomes overly verbose.

• Inputs: Expects raw project ideas; the agent will prompt for technical comfort, platform preferences, and budget constraints.

• Outputs: Produces a detailed Markdown file serving as a single source of truth for the project's foundation.

• Constraints: Best used in environments with WebSearch access to ensure competitor and cost data are current.