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]