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agent-assistant-ask-hard

Coordinate Codex agents to research and analyze complex questions with sources.

54|18|Updated Jan 21, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#research#analysis#codex#ai#multi-agent#external
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hainamchung/agent-assistant --skill agent-assistant-ask-hard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-assistant-ask-hard
Source: https://github.com/hainamchung/agent-assistant/tree/main/code-assistants/codex-assistant/skills/agent-assistant-ask-hard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hainamchung/agent-assistant --skill agent-assistant-ask-hard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

External research workflows require structured, authoritative analysis when answering complex inquiries, enabling a single AI to produce well-sourced results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • External research & analysis: Pulls in credible sources and provides summarized insights.
  • Multi-agent workflow: Coordinates Codex agents to parallelize exploration and verification.
  • Use Case: When a user asks for a deep-dive with references, this skill orchestrates research and delivers a comprehensive answer.

Quick Start

Activate the /ask:hard workflow in your Codex Assistant environment to begin the research process.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-assistant-ask-hard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve complex research questions with verified sources in a coding environment?▼

Multi-agent analysis resolves complex research questions by coordinating parallel AI agents to explore and verify external sources. It delivers comprehensive, well-sourced answers tailored for long-form inquiries across coding contexts and documentation.

How does multi-agent analysis work for external research?▼

Multi-agent analysis works by coordinating Codex agents to parallelize exploration and verification across external sources. This structured workflow orchestrates research to deliver comprehensive answers with credible references for long-form inquiries.

Do I need the Codex framework to run multi-agent research workflows?▼

Yes, you need the Codex multi-agent framework, access to the designated skill matrix, and workflow scripts located under ~/.codex/skills/agent-assistant to execute the external research and analysis process.

What's the best way to get a deep-dive analysis with external references?▼

The best way is to activate the /ask:hard workflow in your Codex Assistant environment, which orchestrates multi-agent research to pull credible sources and deliver a comprehensive deep-dive answer with verified references.

When should I not use a multi-agent workflow for research?▼

You should avoid multi-agent research workflows for simple, quick-reference lookups. This approach is designed exclusively for long-form inquiries requiring verified sources and deep analysis across complex coding contexts and documentation.

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