parallel-researchlisted

# Parallel Research Skill A multi-perspective research methodology where 3-5 agents (or research threads) simultaneously investigate different angles of a topic. By dividing perspectives (not just workload), you achieve comprehensive coverage with minimal overlap and diverse insights. ## When to Use **Invoke when**: - Complex, multi-perspective questions need answering - Comprehensive topic coverage required quickly - Limited time for deep research (parallel > sequential) - Need diverse viewpoints on same topic - Research question has multiple valid angles **Do not use when**: - Single clear domain (a single specialist is more efficient) - Need sequential depth on one angle - Research requires dependent discoveries (each step needs prior) - Simple factual lookup ## Prerequisites **Roles Needed**: - **External researcher** -- Industry context, market data, published sources - **Pattern analyst** -- Structural/architectural patterns - **Historical researcher** -- Prior art, evolution, context - **Risk analyst** -- Security, risk, vulnerability angle - **Synthesizer** -- Consolidates all perspectives **Context Needed**: - Clear research question - Angle assignments (who researches what aspect) - Synthesis criteria (what makes a good combined answer) ## Procedure ### Step 1: Angle Assignment (~5 minutes) Divide the research into non-overlapping angles: 1. Decompose question into 3-5 distinct perspectives 2. Assign each perspective to an appropriate researcher 3. Ensure