---
name: heuristic-evaluation
description: "Evaluate against Nielsen's 10 heuristics (or custom set), severity ratings, prioritized findings."
metadata:
  istara:
    phase: develop
    type: qualitative
    version: "1.0.0"
---

# Heuristic Evaluation

Evaluate against Nielsen's 10 heuristics (or custom set), severity ratings, prioritized findings.

## Phase

Double Diamond: **Develop**

## Type

**Qualitative** research method

## Workflow

1. **Plan** — Generate a research plan with objectives, methods, and timeline
2. **Execute** — Process input data (files, context) through the analysis
3. **Validate** — Self-check findings against sources, score confidence
4. **Report** — Structured output with nuggets, facts, insights, recommendations

## Input

- Project files (PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, MD)
- Project and company context (auto-loaded)
- User instructions and task context

## Output

- Nuggets with source references
- Facts verified against evidence
- Insights with confidence scoring
- Actionable recommendations with priority/effort ratings