ask

Retrieve and synthesize wiki pages into cited answers for research questions.

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Search Tags:#knowledge graph #citations #research synthesis #semantic retrieval #crystallize #open questions #wiki q&a

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/skyllwt/AutoSci --skill ask-skyllwt

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask
Source: https://github.com/skyllwt/AutoSci/tree/main/.claude/skills/ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skyllwt/AutoSci --skill ask-skyllwt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly answer research questions by pulling together the most relevant knowledge from the wiki and synthesizing a well-cited response you can trust.

Core Features & Use Cases

Question answering with citations: Retrieves relevant wiki pages and synthesizes an answer with [[slug]] citations.
Gap-aware retrieval: Leverages global context and known open questions to surface uncertainties and missing knowledge.
Optional knowledge crystallization: In crystallize mode, writes a new outputs page or updates/creates concepts and edges so exploration compounds over time.

Quick Start

Ask a question to the wiki with citations by running /ask using your question text, for example: “What is the core difference between LoRA and Adapter?”

Frequently Asked Questions about ask

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get cited answers from a wiki knowledge base for research questions?▼

To get cited answers from a wiki knowledge base, use the ask Skill to retrieve relevant pages and synthesize a response with citation links. It works for conceptual comparisons, method explanations, and gap-aware answers across topics, papers, and people.

What is gap-aware retrieval in research synthesis?▼

Gap-aware retrieval in research synthesis leverages global context and known open questions to surface uncertainties and missing knowledge within the wiki. This ensures answers reflect both existing information and identified knowledge gaps.

Can I write new wiki content and update concepts during question answering?▼

Yes, you can write new wiki content and update concepts during question answering by using the optional crystallize mode. This workflow writes new output pages or creates concepts and edges so exploration compounds over time.

What's the best way to compare two research methods using a knowledge graph?▼

The best way to compare research methods using a knowledge graph is to run the ask Skill with your comparison question. It selects top relevant documents from the wiki and enforces citation coverage to synthesize a well-cited comparative answer.

Do I need compressed context files to perform semantic retrieval on my wiki?▼

Yes, you need compressed context files and index or catalog pages to perform semantic retrieval. The ask Skill requires reading these files to select top relevant documents and enforce citation coverage for accurate answers.