---
name: nanlabs-spike
description: >-
  WHAT - Produce spike and research findings using the NaNLABS spike template; captures purpose, findings, implementation strategy, risks, tradeoffs, open questions, and references.
---

# Spike and Research Findings (WHAT)

Use for technical exploration, feasibility validation, architecture assessment, or research outputs that should influence design or implementation.

## Default guardrails

1. Apply **`nanlabs-output-handshake`** before final output.
2. Make findings actionable: recommendation, tradeoffs, open questions, and next steps.
3. Link from **`nanlabs-trd`** when the spike informs technical design.
4. Link from **`nanlabs-adr`** when the spike leads to a durable decision.

## References

- `references/default-template.md`
- `references/example-graphql-federation.md` — example spike with findings, risks, and implementation recommendation
- `nanlabs-trd`
- `nanlabs-adr`