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