User Research
AnthropicOfficialPublished by Anthropic
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The user-research skill provides a structured approach to understanding user needs and behaviors. It covers the entire research lifecycle, from selecting appropriate methodologies based on project goals to conducting interviews and synthesizing findings into actionable insights. The skill includes standardized templates for interview guides, analysis frameworks like affinity mapping, and guidance on common research deliverables.
What it does
- Assists in creating detailed research plans including objectives and timelines
- Provides structured templates for conducting user interviews
- Offers guidance on selecting research methods like usability testing or surveys
- Supports data synthesis through affinity mapping and journey mapping
- Helps prioritize research findings using impact/effort matrices
- Facilitates the creation of synthesis reports and key insight summaries
When to use it
- When you need to define research objectives and participant criteria
- When preparing for user interviews or usability testing sessions
- When you need to quantify user attitudes through survey design
- When you need to organize and analyze qualitative research data
- When you need to visualize user experiences or prioritize product improvements
Advantages
- Standardizes the research process across different projects
- Provides clear structures for interview guides and analysis
- Helps align research methods with specific project goals
- Facilitates actionable output through structured synthesis frameworks
Usage examples
- “user research plan”
- The agent generates a structured research plan template including objectives, chosen methodology, timeline, and participant recruitment criteria.
- “interview guide”
- The agent provides a 5-part interview structure ranging from warm-up to wrap-up, including specific probes and activity suggestions.
- “usability test”
- The agent outlines a plan for evaluating a specific design flow, including task scenarios and metrics for success.
- “research questions”
- The agent helps refine high-level goals into specific, actionable research questions to guide the study.
Install
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Documentation by Anthropic
User Research
Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies.
Research Methods
| Method | Best For | Sample Size | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| User interviews | Deep understanding of needs and motivations | 5-8 | 2-4 weeks |
| Usability testing | Evaluating a specific design or flow | 5-8 | 1-2 weeks |
| Surveys | Quantifying attitudes and preferences | 100+ | 1-2 weeks |
| Card sorting | Information architecture decisions | 15-30 | 1 week |
| Diary studies | Understanding behavior over time | 10-15 | 2-8 weeks |
| A/B testing | Comparing specific design choices | Statistical significance | 1-4 weeks |
Interview Guide Structure
Warm-up (5 min): Build rapport, explain the session
Context (10 min): Understand their current workflow
Deep dive (20 min): Explore the specific topic
Reaction (10 min): Show concepts or prototypes
Wrap-up (5 min): Anything we missed? Thank them.
Analysis Framework
Affinity mapping: Group observations into themes
Impact/effort matrix: Prioritize findings
Journey mapping: Visualize the user experience over time
Jobs to be done: Understand what users are hiring your product to do
Deliverables
Research plan (objectives, methods, timeline, participants)
Interview guide (questions, probes, activities)
Synthesis report (themes, insights, recommendations)
Highlight reel (key quotes and observations)
Files
- ATTRIBUTION.mdAdded by AutoGineer899 B
- LICENSELicence file added by AutoGineer11.3 KiB
- SKILL.md1.7 KiB
SKILL.md
User Research
Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies.
Research Methods
| Method | Best For | Sample Size | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| User interviews | Deep understanding of needs and motivations | 5-8 | 2-4 weeks |
| Usability testing | Evaluating a specific design or flow | 5-8 | 1-2 weeks |
| Surveys | Quantifying attitudes and preferences | 100+ | 1-2 weeks |
| Card sorting | Information architecture decisions | 15-30 | 1 week |
| Diary studies | Understanding behavior over time | 10-15 | 2-8 weeks |
| A/B testing | Comparing specific design choices | Statistical significance | 1-4 weeks |
Interview Guide Structure
Warm-up (5 min): Build rapport, explain the session
Context (10 min): Understand their current workflow
Deep dive (20 min): Explore the specific topic
Reaction (10 min): Show concepts or prototypes
Wrap-up (5 min): Anything we missed? Thank them.
Analysis Framework
Affinity mapping: Group observations into themes
Impact/effort matrix: Prioritize findings
Journey mapping: Visualize the user experience over time
Jobs to be done: Understand what users are hiring your product to do
Deliverables
Research plan (objectives, methods, timeline, participants)
Interview guide (questions, probes, activities)
Synthesis report (themes, insights, recommendations)
Highlight reel (key quotes and observations)
Requirements and compatibility
Written for: Claude Code, Claude apps
Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta
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Attribution and licence
- Published by
- Anthropic
- Publisher
- Anthropic (Official)
- Source
- anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins · design/skills/user-research · commit e050c2e
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
- LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
- ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
- Synced
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