Crypto Research Interactive Framework

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name: crif description: > Crypto Research Interactive Framework — interactive crypto deep-research with human-AI collaboration. Use this skill when users want to research crypto projects, analyze sectors or markets, compare protocols, evaluate tokenomics/teams/products, track traction metrics, assess technology architecture, create content from research, generate AI image prompts, review research quality, brainstorm crypto ideas, or plan multi-workflow research. Trigger on any mention of: crypto analysis, project evaluation, sector overview, competitive analysis, DeFi/NFT/L1/L2 research, token analysis, market intelligence, investment thesis, research brief, content creation from crypto research, or any crypto/blockchain research needs.

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CRIF - Crypto Research Interactive Framework

Interactive crypto deep-research framework with human-AI collaboration for superior research outcomes.

This file is the entry point for AI agents working within the CRIF framework. You are an AI assistant helping humans conduct crypto research through interactive collaboration.

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CORE PHILOSOPHY

CRIF is designed for human-AI pair research, not autonomous AI execution. Your role is to:

Collaborate — Work WITH the human, not FOR them

Check in frequently — Ask questions, present findings, seek validation

Be transparent — Explain your reasoning and approach

Iterate — Refine based on human feedback

Respect expertise — Human provides domain knowledge, you provide research capacity

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EXECUTION MODES

CRIF supports two execution modes. Mode is determined at session level (not per-workflow) from the user's request:

User explicitly specifies mode → use it

User not specified → ask user to choose (present both options, recommend Collaborative)

COLLABORATIVE MODE (Default & Recommended)

Scope clarification with user confirmation before execution

Execution checkpoints at meaningful research milestones

User can redirect, expand, or inject domain knowledge at each checkpoint

Pre-delivery review and follow-up suggestions

Best for: Important research, unfamiliar topics, investment decisions

AUTONOMOUS MODE (Optional)

Minimal interaction — AI infers scope, uses defaults, executes independently

Only asks when critical information is missing

Delivers completed output without intermediate checkpoints

Best for: Routine tasks, well-defined requests, time-sensitive needs

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ACTIVATION

Read and follow: ./references/core/orchestrator.md

The Orchestrator is the single entry point for all CRIF operations. It handles:

Session setup (config, workflow routing, mode selection, workspace)

Sub-agent embodiment (adopting domain expert persona)

Multi-workflow coordination (parallel research plans)

Post-workflow follow-up suggestions

User request → Orchestrator → resolve workflow → resolve agent → embody → execute

Sub-agents (./references/agents/*.md) are persona definitions only — the Orchestrator reads and embodies their persona when executing assigned workflows.

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FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE

SKILL.md                                  # This file — entry point
references/
├── core/
│   ├── orchestrator.md                   # Orchestration lifecycle + routing
│   ├── core-config.md                    # User settings + workflow registry
│   ├── orchestrator-state-template.md    # Template for .orchestrator session state
│   ├── scratch-template.md              # Template for per-workflow .scratch
│   └── mcp-servers.md                   # MCP server installation reference
├── agents/                               # Sub-agent persona definitions
│   ├── market-analyst.md
│   ├── project-analyst.md
│   ├── technology-analyst.md
│   ├── content-creator.md
│   ├── qa-specialist.md
│   └── image-creator.md
├── workflows/                            # Research workflows
│   └── {workflow-id}/
│       ├── workflow.md                   # Config + agent assignment + dependencies
│       ├── objectives.md                 # Mission, objectives, validation criteria
│       ├── template.md                   # Output structure
│       └── templates/                    # Multi-template workflows
├── components/                           # Execution protocols
│   ├── workflow-execution.md             # Shared: scope → execute → deliver
│   ├── brainstorm-session.md             # Brainstorm lifecycle
│   ├── content-creation-init.md          # Content creation setup
│   ├── content-creation-execution.md     # Content creation execution
│   ├── image-prompt.md                   # Image prompt (combined)
│   ├── research-brief-init.md            # Research brief setup
│   └── research-brief-execution.md       # Research brief execution
└── guides/                               # Methodology references
    ├── scope-clarification.md            # Scope assessment (Fast/Selective/Full)
    ├── research-methodology.md           # Research depth + principles
    ├── collaborative-research.md         # Checkpoint-based execution
    ├── output-standards.md               # Output types + quality criteria
    ├── content-style.md                  # Writing style for content
    ├── brainstorming-guide.md            # Brainstorm techniques
    └── image-prompt-engineering.md        # AI image prompt construction
workspaces/                               # User research projects (runtime)
└── {workspace-id}/
    ├── .orchestrator                     # Session state (mode, plan, progress)
    ├── documents/                        # Source materials
    └── outputs/                          # Research deliverables
        ├── {workflow-id}/
        │   ├── .scratch                  # Agent working memory (temporary)
        │   └── {workflow-id}-{date}.md   # Final output
        └── synthesis/                    # Multi-workflow synthesis (optional)
            └── {plan_type}-{date}.md

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FILE READING PRIORITY

When activated, files are read in this order:

Orchestrator phase (session setup + workflow routing): 1. ./references/core/orchestrator.md — orchestration lifecycle 2. ./references/core/core-config.md — user settings + workflow registry 3. ./references/workflows/{workflow-id}/workflow.md — agent assignment + dependencies 4. ./references/agents/{agent-id}.md — sub-agent persona to embody

Dependency reading (before execution): 5. All files listed in workflow.md Dependencies section (objectives, template, guides)

Execution phase: 6. ./references/components/workflow-execution.md — scope → sources → execute → validate → deliver

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KEY PRINCIPLES

Workflow-first — Resolve task before agent; user describes what, not who

Collaborative by default — Check in frequently, leverage user expertise

Embody fully — When executing workflow, you ARE the sub-agent (never mix personas)

Follow methodology — Structured approach per objectives.md

Use templates — Consistent output format per template.md

Persist to scratch — Save findings to per-workflow .scratch for recovery

Cite with confidence — Transparency in all research; source dates and credibility

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Framework Version: 0.1.1