# Research Agents ‍ A curated collection of **49 expert-level research subagents** for Claude, specifically designed to accelerate academic research, scientific inquiry, and scholarly work across all disciplines. ## Research Agent Categories ### Literature & Information Research (7 agents) Agents specialized in finding, analyzing, and synthesizing research literature. - **[literature-searcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/literature-searcher.md)**: Advanced search strategies across databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, JSTOR) - **[systematic-reviewer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/systematic-reviewer.md)**: Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses following PRISMA guidelines - **[source-validator](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/source-validator.md)**: Evaluate source credibility, detect predatory journals, verify citations - **[literature-synthesizer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/literature-synthesizer.md)**: Create comprehensive literature reviews and theoretical frameworks - **[database-navigator](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/database-navigator.md)**: Navigate specialized academic databases (Web of Science, Scopus, etc.) - **[reference-manager](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/reference-manager.md)**: Format citations, manage bibliographies (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote) - **[trend-analyzer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/trend-analyzer.md)**: Identify emerging research trends and hot topics ### Data Analysis & Statistics (10 agents) Expert data analysts for quantitative and qualitative research. - **[statistical-analyst](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/statistical-analyst.md)**: Design experiments, perform statistical tests, interpret results - **[data-visualizer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/data-visualizer.md)**: Create publication-ready charts, graphs, and infographics - **[survey-designer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/survey-designer.md)**: Design questionnaires, sampling strategies, survey methodology - **[qualitative-analyst](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/qualitative-analyst.md)**: Thematic analysis, coding, qualitative data interpretation - **[mixed-methods-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/mixed-methods-researcher.md)**: Integrate quantitative and qualitative approaches - **[experimental-designer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/experimental-designer.md)**: Design controlled experiments, randomization, power analysis - **[big-data-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/big-data-researcher.md)**: Handle large datasets, machine learning for research - **[longitudinal-analyst](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/longitudinal-analyst.md)**: Analyze time-series and panel data - **[meta-analyst](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/meta-analyst.md)**: Conduct meta-analyses and systematic quantitative reviews - **[psychometric-specialist](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/psychometric-specialist.md)**: Develop and validate measurement instruments ### Academic Writing & Publishing (6 agents) Masters of scholarly communication and publication processes. - **[academic-writer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/academic-writer.md)**: Craft compelling research papers, theses, and dissertations - **[grant-writer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/grant-writer.md)**: Write successful grant applications (NSF, NIH, etc.) - **[journal-submission-expert](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/journal-submission-expert.md)**: Navigate publication process and journal requirements - **[peer-reviewer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/peer-reviewer.md)**: Provide constructive peer reviews following best practices - **[conference-presenter](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/conference-presenter.md)**: Create academic presentations and conference materials - **[dissertation-coach](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/dissertation-coach.md)**: Guide dissertation and thesis development process ### Discipline-Specific Experts (10 agents) Specialized knowledge in major research domains. - **[biology-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/biology-researcher.md)**: Molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution - **[psychology-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/psychology-researcher.md)**: Cognitive, social, clinical, and developmental psychology - **[economics-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/economics-researcher.md)**: Econometrics, behavioral economics, policy analysis - **[medical-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/medical-researcher.md)**: Clinical trials, epidemiology, evidence-based medicine - **[physics-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/physics-researcher.md)**: Theoretical physics, experimental design, data analysis - **[chemistry-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/chemistry-researcher.md)**: Organic, inorganic, analytical, computational chemistry - **[engineering-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/engineering-researcher.md)**: Design optimization, systems analysis, technical innovation - **[environmental-scientist](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/environmental-scientist.md)**: Climate research, sustainability, environmental impact - **[computer-scientist](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/computer-scientist.md)**: Algorithms, AI/ML research, systems research - **[mathematics-researcher](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/mathematics-researcher.md)**: Pure and applied mathematics, statistical modeling ### ️ Research Methodology & Design (4 agents) Experts in research methods and study design. - **[research-design-architect](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/research-design-architect.md)**: Design comprehensive research studies and methodological frameworks - **[methodology-consultant](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/methodology-consultant.md)**: Choose appropriate research methods and designs - **[validity-specialist](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/validity-specialist.md)**: Ensure internal and external validity of studies - **[sampling-strategist](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/sampling-strategist.md)**: Design sampling strategies and population selection methods ### Project Management & Collaboration (3 agents) Streamline research processes and team coordination. - **[research-project-manager](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/research-project-manager.md)**: Plan timelines, milestones, resource allocation - **[data-manager](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/data-manager.md)**: Data organization, backup strategies, version control - **[compliance-monitor](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/compliance-monitor.md)**: Ensure regulatory compliance, documentation ### Research Programming (3 agents) Specialized coding expertise for common research programming languages. - **[python-pro](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/python-pro.md)**: Data analysis, visualization, scientific computing (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) - **[r-pro](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/r-pro.md)**: Statistical analysis, data modeling, bioinformatics (ggplot2, dplyr, Bioconductor) - **[matlab-pro](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/matlab-pro.md)**: Mathematical modeling, signal processing, simulation tools ### Data & AI (6 agents) Advanced data processing and artificial intelligence for research applications. - **[data-scientist](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/data-scientist.md)**: Data analysis expert for SQL queries, BigQuery operations, and data insights - **[data-engineer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/data-engineer.md)**: Build ETL pipelines, data warehouses, and streaming architectures - **[ai-engineer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/ai-engineer.md)**: Build LLM applications, RAG systems, and prompt pipelines - **[ml-engineer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/ml-engineer.md)**: Implement ML pipelines, model serving, and feature engineering - **[mlops-engineer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/mlops-engineer.md)**: Build ML pipelines, experiment tracking, and model registries - **[prompt-engineer](https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents/blob/main/prompt-engineer.md)**: Optimizes prompts for LLMs and AI systems ## Installation These subagents are automatically available when placed in \`~/.claude/agents/\` directory. \`\`\`bash cd ~/.claude git clone https://github.com/Jianhua-Wang/research-agents.git agents \`\`\` Or manually download individual agent files to your \`~/.claude/agents/\` directory. ## Usage ### Automatic Invocation Claude Code will automatically delegate to the appropriate research subagent based on the task context and the subagent's description. ### Explicit Invocation Mention the subagent by name in your request: - "Use the literature-searcher to find recent papers on machine learning in healthcare" - "Have the statistical-analyst perform power analysis for my experimental design" - "Get the python-pro to create a data visualization pipeline" ## Usage Examples ### Single Agent Tasks #### Literature & Research Discovery - "Use literature-searcher to find systematic reviews on climate change adaptation" - "Have systematic-reviewer analyze these 50 papers following PRISMA guidelines" - "Get source-validator to assess credibility of these journal articles" - "Use trend-analyzer to identify emerging topics in neuroscience research" #### Data Analysis & Statistics - "Have statistical-analyst design A/B test for educational intervention study" - "Use data-visualizer to create publication-ready figures for Nature submission" - "Get experimental-designer to calculate sample size for clinical trial" - "Have meta-analyst synthesize effect sizes from 25 RCT studies" #### Academic Writing & Publishing - "Use academic-writer to draft methods section for longitudinal study" - "Have grant-writer create NSF proposal for interdisciplinary research project" - "Get peer-reviewer to evaluate manuscript following journal guidelines" - "Use conference-presenter to design poster for international symposium" #### Domain-Specific Research - "Have biology-researcher analyze RNA-seq differential expression data" - "Use psychology-researcher to design cognitive behavioral intervention study" - "Get medical-researcher to plan randomized controlled trial protocol" - "Have economics-researcher perform causal inference analysis on policy data" #### Research Programming & Computing - "Use python-pro to build machine learning pipeline with scikit-learn" - "Have r-pro create ggplot2 visualizations for manuscript figures" - "Get matlab-pro to simulate neural network dynamics in Simulink" - "Use data-scientist to perform clustering analysis on customer behavior" #### Project Management & Operations - "Have research-project-manager create timeline for 3-year longitudinal study" - "Use data-manager to design backup strategy for sensitive health data" - "Get compliance-monitor to prepare IRB application for human subjects research" ### Multi-Agent Research Workflows #### Comprehensive Literature Review \`\`\` literature-searcher → source-validator → systematic-reviewer → literature-synthesizer → academic-writer \`\`\` *Automatically coordinates: database searching → credibility assessment → systematic analysis → synthesis → manuscript preparation* #### Empirical Research Study \`\`\` methodology-consultant → experimental-designer → compliance-monitor → data-manager → statistical-analyst → academic-writer \`\`\` *Flows through: study design → experiment planning → ethics approval → data organization → statistical analysis → publication* #### Computational Research Project \`\`\` python-pro → data-scientist → ml-engineer → data-visualizer → academic-writer \`\`\` *Integrates: algorithm development → data analysis → model deployment → visualization → manuscript preparation* #### Grant Application Development \`\`\` literature-searcher → grant-writer → compliance-monitor → academic-writer \`\`\` *Coordinates: background research → proposal writing → regulatory compliance → final manuscript* #### Interdisciplinary Collaboration \`\`\` biology-researcher → data-scientist → statistical-analyst → python-pro → academic-writer \`\`\` *Combines: domain expertise → data analysis → statistical modeling → computational implementation → publication* #### Clinical Research Pipeline \`\`\` medical-researcher → experimental-designer → compliance-monitor → statistical-analyst → academic-writer \`\`\` *Manages: clinical protocol → study design → regulatory approval → statistical analysis → manuscript submission* ### Advanced Research Orchestration #### Meta-Analysis Project \`\`\` literature-searcher → systematic-reviewer → meta-analyst → statistical-analyst → data-visualizer → academic-writer \`\`\` *Comprehensive workflow: search strategy → systematic review → quantitative synthesis → statistical analysis → visualization → publication* #### Mixed-Methods Research Study \`\`\` methodology-consultant → survey-designer → qualitative-analyst → statistical-analyst → mixed-methods-researcher → academic-writer \`\`\` *Integrates: methodological design → quantitative tools → qualitative analysis → statistical modeling → synthesis → reporting* #### Longitudinal Cohort Study \`\`\` research-project-manager → experimental-designer → compliance-monitor → data-manager → longitudinal-analyst → academic-writer \`\`\` *Coordinates: project planning → study design → ethics compliance → data management → temporal analysis → publication* #### AI/ML Research Development \`\`\` computer-scientist → ai-engineer → ml-engineer → python-pro → mlops-engineer → academic-writer \`\`\` *Technical pipeline: algorithm design → AI implementation → model development → programming → deployment → publication* ## Contributing We welcome contributions of new research-focused agents! Please follow our [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) and ensure agents are: - Research-focused and academically relevant - Well-documented with clear use cases - Tested across different research scenarios - Assigned to appropriate Claude models ## License This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. ## Acknowledgments Inspired by the software development agent collection at [wshobson/agents](https://github.com/wshobson/agents), adapted for the unique needs of academic and scientific research communities. --- *Accelerating discovery through intelligent research automation*