hermes-agent/skills/research/autoresearch/templates/findings.md
Howard Li 762b582704 feat(skills): add autoresearch skill for autonomous research orchestration
Add a new research skill that enables continuous, self-directed research
with a two-loop architecture:

- Inner loop: Rapid experiment iteration with measurable outcomes
- Outer loop: Periodic synthesis, pattern discovery, and direction setting

Features:
- Research workspace templates (state, findings, log)
- Example project (LoRA rank study)
- Configuration options for loop intervals and auto-commit
- Integration with existing research skills (arxiv, paper-writing)

Updated research/DESCRIPTION.md to include autoresearch in the skill overview.
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Findings: {{PROJECT_NAME}}

Research Question: {{RESEARCH_QUESTION}}

Last Updated: {{LAST_UPDATED}}


Current Understanding

What We Know So Far

[Summarize the current state of knowledge. 2-4 paragraphs.]

Key Patterns and Insights

Pattern Evidence Confidence
[Pattern 1] [Which experiments support this] High/Medium/Low
[Pattern 2] [Which experiments support this] High/Medium/Low

Mechanistic Understanding

[If applicable: What mechanisms explain the results?]


Lessons and Constraints

What Works

  • [Specific finding with context]
  • [Another finding]

What Doesn't Work

  • [Failed approach and why]
  • [Constraint discovered]

Critical Parameters

Parameter Sweet Spot Why
[Param 1] [Value/range] [Explanation]

Open Questions

High Priority

  1. [Question that would change the story if answered]
  2. [Another critical question]

Medium Priority

  1. [Nice to know but not blocking]

Answered

  1. [Question] → Answer: [Brief answer with evidence]

Narrative Arc

[For paper writing: What's the story? What would the abstract say?]

Contribution Sketch

[1-2 sentences on what this research contributes]

Implications

[Who cares? Why does this matter?]


Next Steps

Immediate (Next 1-3 Experiments)

  • [Specific experiment]
  • [Another experiment]

Medium Term

  • [Broader direction]

If Current Direction Fails

  • [Pivot option 1]
  • [Pivot option 2]