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[claude] Add research prompt template library (#974) (#999)
Co-authored-by: Alexander Whitestone <alexpaynex@gmail.com>
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---
name: State of the Art
type: research
typical_query_count: 4-6
expected_output_length: 1000-2000 words
cascade_tier: groq_preferred
description: >
Comprehensive survey of what currently exists in a given field or domain.
Produces a structured landscape overview with key players, trends, and gaps.
---
# State of the Art: {field} (as of {date})
## Context
Survey the current landscape of **{field}**. Identify key players, recent
developments, dominant approaches, and notable gaps. This is a point-in-time
snapshot intended to inform decision-making.
## Constraints
- Focus on developments from the last {timeframe} (e.g., 12 months, 2 years).
- Prioritize {priority} (open-source, commercial, academic, or all).
- Target audience: {audience} (technical team, leadership, general).
## Research Steps
1. Identify the major categories or sub-domains within {field}.
2. For each category, list the leading projects, companies, or research groups.
3. Note recent milestones, releases, or breakthroughs.
4. Identify emerging trends and directions.
5. Highlight gaps — things that don't exist yet but should.
## Output Format
### Executive Summary
Two to three sentences: what is the state of {field} right now?
### Landscape Map
| Category | Key Players | Maturity | Trend |
|---------------|--------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| {category_1} | {player_a}, {player_b} | Early / GA | Growing / Stable / Declining |
| {category_2} | {player_c}, {player_d} | Early / GA | Growing / Stable / Declining |
### Recent Milestones
Chronological list of notable events in the last {timeframe}:
- **{date_1}:** {event_description}
- **{date_2}:** {event_description}
### Trends
Numbered list of the top 3-5 trends shaping {field}:
1. **{trend_name}** — {one-line description}
2. **{trend_name}** — {one-line description}
### Gaps & Opportunities
Bullet list of things that are missing, underdeveloped, or ripe for innovation.
### Implications for Us
One paragraph: what does this mean for our project? What should we do next?