research_skill

Overview

This skill performs deep research on a topic by combining targeted web search and memory-driven synthesis. It produces concise, sourced summaries, highlights key findings, and captures follow-up actions for future use. The output is organized to support decision-making, reporting, or further investigation.

How this skill works

The skill clarifies the query and scope, runs a layered web search from broad to specific, and cross-references multiple reputable sources. Findings are synthesized into categorized insights, uncertainties are flagged, and important results are saved to memory for later retrieval and continuity.

When to use it

• Preparing a briefing or executive summary on a new topic.
• Validating claims, statistics, or competing perspectives.
• Scoping market, competitor, or academic literature reviews.
• Gathering evidence for policy, product, or investment decisions.
• Compiling background material before interviews, meetings, or talks.

Best practices

• Provide clear goals and constraints (timeframe, geography, source types).
• Ask for preferred depth: quick overview vs. exhaustive report.
• Request citations format you need (links, academic style, or inline).
• Flag any existing notes or prior findings to integrate from memory.
• Review flagged uncertainties and ask follow-up questions to resolve gaps.

Example use cases

• Create a 2-3 paragraph executive summary with 5 key citations for a board meeting.
• Compare features, pricing, and market position for three competitor products.
• Synthesize academic and industry sources to evaluate a new technology’s readiness.
• Validate a chain of claims with primary sources and note contradictions.
• Produce a prioritized list of next research steps and stakeholders to contact.