What are research nodes?

Research nodes are focused questions that break a big goal into smaller, reviewable pieces. They help you compare answers, keep your work organized, and build a coherent final report.

Can I export my results?

Yes. You can export project data as JSON and generate shareable reports as Markdown based on your selected outputs.

It’s for founders, operators, students, analysts, and builders who want repeatable research and clean documentation—without turning the work into a messy doc.

A practical guide for turning ideas into decision-ready plans

Project Architect Guide: plan faster with structured research nodes.

Q: What is Project Architect?

Project Architect is a structured research and planning tool. You capture project context, generate focused research nodes (questions), review results, and export a decision-ready report.

Project Architect helps you capture project context, generate focused research nodes (questions), review results with a consistent workflow, and export clean outputs you can share.

Project planning tool Business plan workflow Research nodes Templates & fields Review & approval Export JSON / Markdown Decision-ready reports

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Simple model that scales

Context → Nodes → Reviewed outputs → Exportable report.

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Getting started
Templates & project fields
Creating strong research nodes
Review, approve, and keep notes
Exports & reporting
Example use cases
FAQ

What you’ll get from this workflow

Cleaner thinking

Turn vague ideas into a structured set of questions you can actually answer.

Faster iteration

Run research in small chunks so you can improve the weak parts without rewriting everything.

Sharable outputs

Export structured data or a readable report that doesn’t look like raw chat logs.

Getting started

The fastest way to get value is to start with a clear goal and a short set of context fields. You don’t need perfect inputs—just enough to prevent your research from drifting.

Pick a template if one fits (recommended for consistency).
Fill the key fields (audience, constraints, success criteria, timeline).
Generate nodes to produce focused questions from your context.
Run and review results, then approve what you trust.
Export a clean report for sharing.

Best practice

If you can’t explain the project in 2–3 sentences, add one field called “Goal” and write it there first.

Templates & project fields

Why templates matter

Templates help you standardize the inputs that shape your outputs. When projects share a consistent structure, your reports become easier to compare and reuse.

Recommended fields for most projects

Goal: What decision are you trying to make?
Target audience: Who is this for?
Constraints: Budget, timeline, tools, resources, policies.
Success criteria: What “good” looks like.
Risks: What could derail the plan.

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Creating strong research nodes

A research node is a single, focused question. The goal is to create questions that produce actionable outputs—not long, generic explanations.

What makes a strong node

Specific scope: one topic, one goal, one outcome.
Decision-oriented: results should inform a choice or next step.
Constraints included: budget, timeline, region, target user, etc.
Evidence-friendly: ask for assumptions, tradeoffs, and sources where relevant.

Example node prompts

“Compare three go-to-market options for a $X/month product targeting ____; include pros/cons and a 30-day test plan.”
“List the top risks for ____ and propose mitigations that fit a ____-week timeline.”
“Create a vendor evaluation checklist for ____ with weighted scoring and minimum requirements.”

Review, approve, and keep notes

Treat your outputs like real work product: approve what you trust, reject what you don’t, and leave notes so you can iterate quickly.

Approve when the output is accurate, relevant, and decision-ready.
Reject when it drifts, misses key constraints, or lacks usable structure.
Notes should capture what to change next time (missing facts, unclear scope, wrong assumptions).

Fast iteration tip

When something is “almost good,” don’t rewrite everything—create one new node that fixes the missing piece.

Exports & reporting

Exports help you move from research to execution. Use the format that fits your workflow:

JSON export: best for programmatic reuse, automation, and integrations.
Markdown export: best for readable reports, documentation, and sharing.

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Example use cases

Business plan and launch planning

Define audience, pricing assumptions, and differentiation.
Generate nodes for competitors, positioning, and go-to-market tests.
Export a Markdown report for stakeholders.

Vendor evaluation and implementation planning

Capture requirements and constraints in project fields.
Generate nodes for evaluation criteria, scoring, and rollout steps.
Export structured results for comparison.

Operational playbooks

Turn a process into clear steps, checks, and exception handling.
Generate nodes for risks, controls, and training materials.
Export as a shareable doc that can become an SOP.

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