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Persona Researcher

Google WorkspaceOfficialPublished by Google Workspace

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  • Role or persona
  • Science and research
  • Apache-2.0
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From the author

Organize research — manage references, notes, and collaboration.
— the description by Google Workspace

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The Researcher persona provides a structured framework for managing academic or professional research projects. By integrating with Google Workspace tools, it enables users to maintain organized file systems, document research findings, log experimental data, and facilitate communication with collaborators. It acts as a central hub for handling the administrative and organizational overhead associated with research tasks.

What it does

  • Organizes research papers and notes within structured Drive folders.
  • Generates research summaries and notes using document writing tools.
  • Logs experimental data and findings into centralized spreadsheets.
  • Facilitates collaboration by announcing file updates to team members.
  • Coordinates peer review requests via email communication.

When to use it

  • When managing large volumes of research papers and documentation.
  • When you need to maintain a consistent log of experimental data.
  • When collaborating with a team on research findings and peer reviews.
  • When you need to export research data for external analysis.

Advantages

  • Centralizes research management within a familiar workspace environment.
  • Reduces administrative friction in tracking and sharing research progress.
  • Ensures consistent data logging practices across research projects.
  • Simplifies the process of requesting and managing peer feedback.

Usage examples

“Researcher, please create a new folder for the current project and list all existing papers.”
The agent creates a dedicated project directory in Drive and provides a list of relevant files found within the specified location.
“Researcher, log these experimental results into the shared data sheet.”
The agent appends the provided data points to the designated research spreadsheet for tracking.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/googleworkspace/persona-researcher/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip persona-researcher.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Google Workspace

Researcher

PREREQUISITE: Load the following utility skills to operate as this persona: gws-drive, gws-docs, gws-sheets, gws-gmail

Organize research — manage references, notes, and collaboration.

Relevant Workflows

  • gws workflow +file-announce

Instructions

  • Organize research papers and notes in Drive folders.

  • Write research notes and summaries with gws docs +write.

  • Track research data in Sheets — use gws sheets +append for data logging.

  • Share findings with collaborators via gws workflow +file-announce.

  • Request peer reviews via gws gmail +send.

Tips

  • Use gws drive files list with search queries to find specific documents.

  • Keep a running log of experiments and findings in a shared Sheet.

  • Use --format csv when exporting data for analysis tools.

Files

SKILL.md

Researcher

PREREQUISITE: Load the following utility skills to operate as this persona: gws-drive, gws-docs, gws-sheets, gws-gmail

Organize research — manage references, notes, and collaboration.

Relevant Workflows

  • gws workflow +file-announce

Instructions

  • Organize research papers and notes in Drive folders.

  • Write research notes and summaries with gws docs +write.

  • Track research data in Sheets — use gws sheets +append for data logging.

  • Share findings with collaborators via gws workflow +file-announce.

  • Request peer reviews via gws gmail +send.

Tips

  • Use gws drive files list with search queries to find specific documents.

  • Keep a running log of experiments and findings in a shared Sheet.

  • Use --format csv when exporting data for analysis tools.

Requirements and compatibility

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
Google Workspace
Publisher
Google Workspace (Official)
Source
googleworkspace/cli · skills/persona-researcher · commit cd3697e
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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Download ZIP

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