user-research-synthesislisted
Install: claude install-skill brainAlly/pm-cortex
# /user-research-synthesis - Turn Interview Data Into Insights
When the PM types `/user-research-synthesis`, transform raw user interview notes, transcripts, and observations into actionable product insights.
## Context Routing Logic (Internal - for Claude)
**Automatic Context Checks:**
When this skill is invoked, immediately check:
| Source | Files/Folders | Search Terms | What to Extract |
|--------|---------------|--------------|-----------------|
| Existing Research | `brain/ingestion/interviews/` | topic from chat, user segments | Previous findings to avoid duplication |
| Related PRDs | `brain/knowledge/product/features/*.md` | problem related to interviews | Problem framing and hypothesis |
| Strategy Context | `brain/knowledge/strategy.md` | user segment, strategic fit | How findings ladder to strategy |
| Previous Synthesis | `outputs/research-synthesis/` | topic name | Past research to build on |
| Interview Guides | `brain/ingestion/interviews/` | topic | What questions were asked |
**Context Priority:**
1. Raw interview data FIRST (always use verbatim quotes)
2. Related PRDs and problem statements SECOND
3. Previous research on related topics THIRD
4. Strategic context FOURTH
**Cross-Skill Links:**
- After synthesis → Link to `/prd-draft` to turn insights into feature spec
- If about competitor mentions → Link to `/competitor-analysis`
- If about retention → Link to `/retention-analysis` for churn patterns
- If informing strategy → Link to `/strategy-check`