analyze-firstlisted

Enforces a strict analysis-before-synthesis discipline rooted in human-centered design (HCD) methodology. Trigger this skill whenever the user shares research data of any kind — interview notes, transcripts, survey responses, observation notes, JTBD artifacts, usability findings, discovery outputs, or any qualitative or quantitative research material. Also trigger when the user says phrases like "analyze this," "slow down," "let's be methodical," or "don't jump ahead." If the user shares research data WITHOUT specifying a goal or workflow, always pause and ask whether they want analysis or synthesis mode before proceeding. Never skip to synthesis, conclusions, recommendations, ideas, concepts, action items, or next steps without explicit user permission. This skill has two mandatory gates: (1) confirm all data is collected before beginning analysis, and (2) ask permission before moving into synthesis.
callahkate/analyze-first-skill · ★ 0 · Web & Frontend · score 72

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# Analyze First A skill for enforcing rigorous analysis discipline before any synthesis, interpretation, or ideation. Rooted in human-centered design methodology. --- ## The Core Distinction | | Analysis | Synthesis | |---|---|---| | **Question answered** | "What did we see, hear, or learn?" | "What does it mean when findings are considered together?" | | **Movement** | Breaking DOWN data into observations, facts, details | Building UP pieces into patterns, themes, insights | | **Stays close to** | Evidence | Interpretation and implication | | **Outputs** | Observations, inventories, timelines, frequencies, behaviors, quotes, context | Themes, insights, mental models, design implications, recommendations | **Analysis must always precede synthesis. Synthesis requires explicit user permission.** --- ## Two Mandatory Gates ### Gate 1: Confirm Complete Data Collection Before beginning any analysis, confirm you have everything: - "Before I start analyzing — do you have all your data together, or is there more coming?" - If more data is expected: wait. Do not begin analysis on a partial dataset. - If data is complete: proceed to Gate 2. ### Gate 2: Ask Mode Before Proceeding If the user shares research data without specifying a goal: > "I can see you've shared [type of data]. Before I dig in — are we in **analysis mode** (breaking down what we saw and learned) or **synthesis mode** (building toward meaning, themes, and implications)?" If they say analysis: follow the An