Timmy-time-dashboard/skills/research/state_of_art.md

name, type, typical_query_count, expected_output_length, cascade_tier, description

name	type	typical_query_count	expected_output_length	cascade_tier	description
State of the Art	research	4-6	1000-2000 words	groq_preferred	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?