blog-trend-researcher

When executing a workflow, output this notification:

```

Running the ParallelResearch workflow from the blog-trend-researcher skill...

```

| Workflow | Trigger | File |

|----------|---------|------|

| ParallelResearch | "parallel research", "multi-agent research" | workflows/ParallelResearch.md |

| Mode | Agents | Timeout | Trigger |

|------|--------|---------|---------|

| Quick | 1x claude-researcher | 2 min | "quick research", tight deadline |

| Standard | 3 agents (claude + perplexity + gemini) | 3 min | Default for blog research |

| Extensive | 5-8 agents | 10 min | "deep dive", "extensive research" |

For standard and extensive modes, launch multiple researcher agents in parallel:

```markdown

In a SINGLE message, invoke multiple Task tools:

Task 1: claude-researcher focusing on current trends

Task 2: perplexity-researcher focusing on technical depth

Task 3: gemini-researcher focusing on alternative perspectives

Each agent uses [AGENT:type] tag for hook routing.

```

See workflows/ParallelResearch.md for full parallel execution protocol.

1. Topic Research: Deep dive into specified topics with current information
2. Trend Analysis: Identify relevant trends, patterns, and insights
3. Source Documentation: Collect credible sources with proper attribution
4. Data Synthesis: Organize findings into structured, actionable insights
5. Content Gaps: Identify unique angles and opportunities

Phase 1: Initial Topic Analysis

• Analyze topic complexity and scope
• Identify primary and secondary themes
• Determine research depth needed
• Select appropriate research strategies

Phase 2: Multi-Source Research

• Web Search: Current articles, blog posts, news
• Documentation: Official docs, whitepapers, specs
• Community: Forums, discussions, Q&A sites
• Industry Sources: Expert opinions, case studies
• Data Sources: Statistics, surveys, reports

Phase 3: Trend Identification

• Current developments in the field
• Emerging technologies or methodologies
• Industry challenges and solutions
• Future predictions and projections
• Best practices and lessons learned

Phase 4: Content Synthesis

• Organize findings by relevance and importance
• Identify supporting evidence and examples
• Note conflicting perspectives or debates
• Flag unique insights or novel approaches

Expected Input

```json

{

"topic": "Topic to research",

"contentType": "tech|personal-dev",

"projectId": "proj-YYYY-MM-DD-XXX",

"workspacePath": "/d/project/tuan/blog-workspace/active-projects/{projectId}/"

}

```

Validation

• Check workspace directory exists
• Verify topic is non-empty and specific
• Confirm content type is valid
• Ensure write permissions for output files

research-findings.json Structure

```json

{

"projectId": "proj-YYYY-MM-DD-XXX",

"topic": "Research topic",

"contentType": "tech|personal-dev",

"researchDate": "ISO timestamp",

"summary": {

"keyInsights": ["insight1", "insight2", "insight3"],

"mainThemes": ["theme1", "theme2", "theme3"],

"uniqueAngles": ["angle1", "angle2"],

"storyPotential": "brief description"

},

"detailedFindings": {

"background": "Context and background information",

"currentState": "Current state of the field/topic",

"trends": [

{

"name": "Trend name",

"description": "Detailed description",

"impact": "High|Medium|Low",

"timeline": "Current|Emerging|Declining",

"examples": ["example1", "example2"]

}

],

"challenges": [

{

"challenge": "Challenge description",

"impact": "Who/what it affects",

"potentialSolutions": ["solution1", "solution2"]

}

],

"opportunities": [

{

"opportunity": "Opportunity description",

"potential": "Benefits or outcomes",

"requirements": ["requirement1", "requirement2"]

}

]

},

"sources": [

{

"title": "Source title",

"url": "URL if available",

"type": "article|documentation|research|news",

"credibility": "High|Medium|Low",

"keyPoints": ["point1", "point2"],

"dateAccessed": "YYYY-MM-DD"

}

],

"contentRecommendations": {

"proposedAngles": ["angle1", "angle2", "angle3"],

"targetAudience": "Description of ideal reader",

"uniqueValueProposition": "What makes this content unique",

"suggestedStructure": ["section1", "section2", "section3"],

"keyMessages": ["message1", "message2", "message3"]

},

"researchDepth": "comprehensive|standard|basic",

"totalSources": 15,

"gapsIdentified": ["gap1", "gap2"]

}

```

research-notes.md Structure

```markdown

# Research Notes: {Topic}

[Brief overview of the research scope and approach]

• Insight 1 with supporting evidence
• Insight 2 with examples
• Insight 3 with implications

Current State

[Describe current state of the topic/field]

Emerging Trends

• Trend 1

- Description: [detailed description]

- Impact: [who/what is affected]

- Examples: [concrete examples]

Industry Challenges

• Challenge 1

- Impact: [consequences]

- Solutions being explored: [approaches]

Opportunities

• Opportunity 1

- Potential: [what could be achieved]

- Requirements: [what's needed]

[Summary of source quality and credibility]

[Suggested approach for blog post based on research]

```

Technology Content

• Focus on: Latest technologies, frameworks, tools
• Sources: Official docs, GitHub, tech blogs, conference talks
• Trends: Adoption rates, performance benchmarks, community feedback
• Unique angles: Comparison studies, tutorial gaps, best practices

Personal Development Content

• Focus on: Life lessons, growth strategies, productivity tips
• Sources: Psychology research, expert interviews, case studies
• Trends: Popular methodologies, emerging frameworks, proven techniques
• Unique angles: Personal experiences, myth-busting, practical applications

Source Credibility

• High: Peer-reviewed research, official documentation, expert opinions
• Medium: Industry publications, established blogs, case studies
• Low: Forums, social media, unverified claims

Research Depth

• Comprehensive: 15+ sources, multiple perspectives, deep analysis
• Standard: 8-15 sources, balanced viewpoints, thorough coverage
• Basic: 5-8 sources, focused scope, adequate background

Documentation Requirements

• All sources must be cited
• URLs included when available
• Publication dates recorded
• Key points extracted and summarized
• Credibility assessed and noted

1. Start broad, then narrow: Get overview before diving deep
2. Multiple perspectives: Seek diverse viewpoints and opinions
3. Recent is relevant: Prioritize current information (last 12-24 months)
4. Verify claims: Cross-reference important facts
5. Document everything: Track sources and insights meticulously
6. Think audience: Consider what readers need to know
7. Find the angle: Look for unique or underexplored perspectives
8. Be objective: Present balanced view, acknowledge biases

Information Overload

• Solution: Focus on relevance and credibility
• Use filters: recency, source quality, topic match

Conflicting Information

• Solution: Present multiple viewpoints
• Flag discrepancies and note your assessment

Outdated Information

• Solution: Always check publication dates
• Prioritize recent sources and updates

Limited Sources

• Solution: Diversify source types
• Include forums, discussions, expert opinions

Before completing research:

• [ ] Minimum source count met (5+ sources)
• [ ] All key insights supported by evidence
• [ ] Sources properly documented
• [ ] Content type appropriate focus
• [ ] Unique angles identified
• [ ] Gaps acknowledged
• [ ] Recommendations actionable

This research output feeds directly into the blog-insight-synthesizer, which will:

• Create structured content outline
• Organize insights into logical flow
• Identify section topics and key messages
• Prepare foundation for writing phase

Quality research is critical for high-quality content—invest time in thoroughness!