Description
User-research is an agent skill that helps plan, run and synthesize user research studies. It gives a method guide that matches each approach to its purpose. User interviews build a deep understanding of needs and motivations, usually with 5 to 8 people over 2 to 4 weeks. Usability testing evaluates a specific design or flow with 5 to 8 participants in 1 to 2 weeks. Surveys quantify attitudes and preferences and need 100 or more responses, typically over 1 to 2 weeks. Card sorting informs information architecture with 15 to 30 participants in about a week. Diary studies show behavior over time with 10 to 15 participants across 2 to 8 weeks, and A/B tests compare specific design choices until the result is statistically significant. The skill also covers the structure of an interview guide. You can trigger it with phrases such as user research plan, interview guide, usability test, survey design or research questions. It is part of Anthropic's knowledge-work plugins.…
Highlights
- Method guide with sample sizes and timelines for each approach
- Covers interviews, usability tests, surveys, card sorting, diary studies and A/B tests
- Explains how to structure an interview guide
- Triggers on phrases such as interview guide and survey design
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user-research FAQ
What research methods does it cover?
User interviews, usability testing, surveys, card sorting, diary studies and A/B testing, each with a suggested sample size and timeline.
How many interviews do I need?
The guide suggests 5 to 8 people for user interviews, taking 2 to 4 weeks.
Does it help write interview questions?
Yes. It covers the structure of an interview guide and can help you write one.
Who is it for?
Product managers, designers and researchers who plan and run studies.
How do I install it?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill user-research in your terminal.
Is it free?
Yes. The skill is listed as free on skills.sh.
What security audits has it passed?
skills.sh lists three audits: Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass, Socket Pass and Snyk Pass.
What are the best user-research alternatives?
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