ask

Synthesize cited answers from local research papers and notes.

9|Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA --skill ask-agents4academia-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask
Source: https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA/tree/main/.claude/skills/ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agents4Academia-AI/UReKA --skill ask-agents4academia-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of fragmented knowledge by synthesizing scattered research notes, papers, and concepts into a single, cited, and coherent answer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Contextual Synthesis: Automatically retrieves relevant information from your local knowledge base (sources, notes, papers, concepts).
  • Cited Responses: Provides answers with inline citations, ensuring every claim is grounded in your specific research materials.
  • Gap Analysis: Identifies missing information and suggests specific actions to fill those knowledge gaps.

Quick Start

Ask the knowledge base to explain how a specific research method reduces hallucination by providing a question as an argument.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize cited answers from my local research papers and notes?

To synthesize cited answers from local research papers and notes, the skill retrieves relevant file content from your knowledge base and generates grounded responses with inline citations linking every claim to your specific source materials.

What is the best way to retrieve specific concepts from a fragmented knowledge base?

Retrieving specific concepts from a fragmented knowledge base is handled through semantic search scripts that resolve local file paths, automatically pulling relevant information from scattered sources, notes, and papers into a coherent output.

Can I use this to identify gaps in my research notes?

Yes, you can identify gaps in your research notes because the system performs gap analysis during synthesis, identifying missing information across your knowledge base and suggesting specific actions to fill those knowledge gaps.

Does the knowledge base retrieval require local file system access?

Yes, knowledge base retrieval requires local file system access and the ability to execute retrieval scripts to perform semantic search and resolve file paths for your research papers and personal notes.

How do I get grounded responses with inline citations for academic research?

You get grounded responses with inline citations for academic research by querying the knowledge base with a specific question, synthesizing your local sources into a single coherent answer with every claim grounded in your materials.