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# Curiosity Stack

**A structured research thinking tool for enterprise professionals and investors.**

Built by [Ameya Pimpalgaonkar](https://finstor85.substack.com) · [Announcement post](https://finstor85.substack.com/p/claude-plugin)

> *"The intent is not to reach the end of the process but to go through the process itself."*

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## What This Is

A plugin that decodes any technology or market signal into 2nd and 3rd order business insights — using layer-by-layer question sequencing that takes you from noise to structured understanding.

Not a stock tips tool. Not a recommendation engine. A rigorous thinking partner for people who want to understand deeply before they decide anything.

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## The Six Layers

| Layer | Question | What You Find |
|-------|----------|---------------|
| L0 | What's the signal? | Why this matters now |
| L1 | What is it really? | Actual mechanics, not headlines |
| L2 | What causes it? | The root cause tree |
| L3 | What fixes it? | Solution categories = industries |
| L4 | What does it require? | Inputs, infrastructure, talent |
| L5 | Who does this work? | Named companies — global + India |
| L6 | Research landscape | How the space is typically accessed |

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## How It Works — Point A to Point B

**Install** → Open Cowork → Welcome message fires automatically → Run `/curiosity-stack:setup` (2 minutes, once) → Describe any topic in plain language → Walk 6 layers → Choose output → Done.

From the second session onwards: just describe a topic. The plugin reads your saved context silently and begins.

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## Commands

| Command | What it does |
|---------|-------------|
| `/curiosity-stack:setup` | First-time setup — connect sources, set context, configure monitoring |
| `/curiosity-stack:decompose` | Guided layer-by-layer decomposition |
| `/curiosity-stack:india-proxy` | Autonomous agent — finds Indian equivalents of any global company or theme |
| `/curiosity-stack:stress-test` | Thesis stress test — proponents, critics, core assumptions, failure modes |
| `/curiosity-stack:library` | Browse, search, and manage your decomposition library |
| `/curiosity-stack:watchlist` | Manage watchlist topics, triggers, cadence, and digest settings |

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## After Every Decomposition

You choose your output format — then get:

- **Value Chain diagram** — layered visual map with India 🇮🇳 badges
- **Interactive Mindmap** — radial diagram with expandable nodes and hover cards
- **Research Note** — downloadable `.md` document, professional research brief format
- **Thesis Stress Test** — proponents, critics, core assumption, how wrong this could be
- **5 curated reading recommendations** targeted at the specific topic and layers explored
- Option to save to your connected Drive, Notion, or Airtable

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## Decomposition Library

Every completed session can be saved locally to the `library/` folder. Optionally mirrored to Google Drive or Notion for backup and cross-device access.

**What's saved:** topic, date, all 6 layer summaries, sources cited, tags (sector, geography, stage), conviction placeholder.

**Retrieval:** when you start a new decomposition, the plugin checks your library for past sessions on the same topic and asks if you want to load it — saving you ground you've already covered.

**Layer delta:** revisit a topic months later and the plugin compares the new decomposition against your saved one — showing exactly what changed at each layer.

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## Watchlist Tracker + Trigger Alerts

Monitor any topic within its value chain — automatically, on your schedule.

**Tracker mode** — runs on your set cadence (daily / weekly / fortnightly). Covers everything on your watchlist. Maps findings to the value chain layer they affect. Scores materiality HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW with reasoning. Delivers a structured digest to your Gmail automatically, with a Cowork link to go deeper.

**Trigger mode** — set a specific condition per topic per layer:
*"Alert me when something changes at Layer 4 of EV batteries"*
The agent checks that condition each run and fires only when met — flagged as 🚨 in your digest.

Signal types monitored: news, regulatory changes, new entrants, funding rounds.

Configure via `/curiosity-stack:watchlist` or during setup.

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## Source Credibility

A personal source registry that builds over time.

After each session, rate the sources used (30–60 seconds, max 3 per session). Over time the plugin learns which publications, databases, and analysts work best for you by sector and layer.

At Layer 1 and Layer 5 of every decomposition, your top-rated sources are surfaced automatically — so you spend less time searching and more time reading the right things.

After 5+ decompositions, the plugin suggests ratings based on your usage patterns. You confirm or override.

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## The India Proxy Agent

`/curiosity-stack:india-proxy` is a fully autonomous research agent, not a prompt.

You give it a global company or theme. It independently:

1. Researches the actual business model of the global reference point
2. Searches Tracxn, Inc42, Screener.in, NASSCOM, and general web sources
3. Validates each candidate against red flag criteria (AI-washing, segment size, client verifiability)
4. Returns a structured shortlist with proxy pattern, access method, validation signals, and watch triggers

If it finds nothing meaningful, it says so — that is itself a useful research finding.

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## Connect Your Sources

Works standalone. Significantly better with your notes connected.

Works with all connectors you have enabled in Cowork — Gmail, Google Drive, Slack, Notion, GitHub, and more. Connect your tools in Cowork Settings → Connectors.

Connect through `/curiosity-stack:setup` — no file editing required.

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## Making It Yours

### Option 1 — Edit `curiosity-stack.local.md` (recommended)

Fill in your context once and the plugin personalises every session without needing setup commands.

```yaml
# Core context
context:        # Investor / Enterprise professional / Both
geography:      # India / Global / Both
themes:         # Topics you are actively researching
watchlist:      # Companies or topics to track
deprioritise:   # Sectors you already know well
default_output: # value-chain / mindmap / research-note
notes:          # Depth vs breadth preference, etc.

# Library
library_save:   # always / ask / never
library_mirror: # drive / notion / local

# Watchlist monitoring
watchlist_cadence:       # daily / weekly / fortnightly
watchlist_email:         # your email address
watchlist_email_enabled: # true / false

# Source credibility
source_rating_enabled:   # true / false
```

### Option 2 — Edit the skills

The skills in `/skills/` are plain Markdown files. Customise:

- **`curiosity-framework/SKILL.md`** — adjust layer definitions, add example decompositions
- **`company-discovery/SKILL.md`** — add India proxy patterns specific to your focus areas
- **`sebi-compliance/SKILL.md`** — adjust disclaimer language for your jurisdiction
- **`source-credibility/SKILL.md`** — add sources you already know are reliable

### Option 3 — Add your own skills

Drop a new folder into `/skills/` with a `SKILL.md` file. Useful for:

- A sector-specific decomposition template
- A custom output format for your note-taking system
- A personal red flag list for company validation

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## Important Disclaimer

**This plugin is a research and structured thinking tool only.**

Curiosity Stack is an independent research and analytical tool, not affiliated with Anthropic. It is not a SEBI registered investment advisor. Nothing generated by this plugin constitutes investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or financial guidance of any kind. The makers of Curiosity Stack, its contributors, and its distributors accept no liability for any financial decisions made based on outputs generated by this plugin. All outputs are for informational and research purposes only, may contain errors or omissions, and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any investment decision. Consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before making any investment decision.

All outputs are for educational and research purposes only. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before making any financial decision.

The SEBI disclaimer is enforced on every research output via a hook — it cannot be suppressed.

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## Plugin Structure

```
curiosity-stack/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json                   # Plugin manifest v3.1.0

├── settings.json                     # Activates welcome agent on first session
├── agents/
│   ├── welcome.md                    # First-session welcome and orientation
│   ├── india-proxy-agent.md          # Autonomous India proxy research agent
│   └── watchlist-agent.md            # Autonomous watchlist monitoring agent
├── commands/
│   ├── setup.md
│   ├── decompose.md
│   ├── india-proxy.md
│   ├── stress-test.md
│   ├── library.md                    # Browse decomposition library
│   └── watchlist.md                  # Manage watchlist and triggers
├── hooks/
│   └── hooks.json                    # SEBI disclaimer on every Stop event
├── skills/
│   ├── sebi-compliance/              # Always active — highest priority
│   ├── curiosity-framework/          # Core 6-layer method
│   ├── setup/                        # Onboarding + local.md read/write
│   ├── company-discovery/            # India proxy patterns
│   ├── output-generator/             # Value Chain / Mindmap / Research Note
│   ├── thesis-stress-test/           # Proponents / critics / assumptions
│   ├── reading-list/                 # 5 curated recommendations per session
│   ├── source-guide/                 # Where to look at each layer
│   ├── decomposition-library/        # Save, retrieve, and compare sessions
│   ├── watchlist-tracker/            # Tracker mode + trigger alerts
│   └── source-credibility/           # Personal source registry
├── library/                          # Saved decompositions (local, auto-created)
│   └── README.md
├── curiosity-stack.local.md          # Your personal research context (edit this)
├── CHANGELOG.md
├── LICENSE
└── README.md
```

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## About

Built by [Ameya Pimpalgaonkar](https://finstor85.substack.com).

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*MIT License · v3.1.0*

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## Attribution

Curiosity Stack is MIT licensed — free to fork, modify, and build upon.

**If you fork or build on this plugin, you must:**
1. Keep the `LICENSE` file intact
2. Include a **clickable** credit link on every output: `Built with Curiosity Stack → curiositystack.app`
3. Credit the original in your README (see `ATTRIBUTION.md`)

A non-clickable text mention is not sufficient. See [`ATTRIBUTION.md`](./ATTRIBUTION.md) for full requirements.

**Original framework by Ameya Pimpalgaonkar**
→ [curiositystack.app](https://curiositystack.app) · [@Finstor85](https://x.com/Finstor85) · [GitHub](https://github.com/ameya85/curiosity-stack)

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