biography-research

Researches a person across tiered sources and compiles a verified raw biography file for atomic note extraction.

3|4|Updated Jul 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xrcodexcode/xr_node --skill biography-research-xrcodexcode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: biography-research
Source: https://github.com/xrcodexcode/xr_node/tree/main/claude/skills/biography-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xrcodexcode/xr_node --skill biography-research-xrcodexcode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Biographical research is scattered across sources of wildly different reliability, and unverified facts or fabricated quotes easily contaminate a knowledge base. This Skill enforces a rigorous, multi-source verification workflow that produces a fact-dense raw research file ready for downstream atomic note extraction. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Tiered Source Verification: Prioritizes primary records (filings, transcripts, autobiographies) over wikis and blogs, and requires multi-source confirmation for critical claims. - Structured Raw Output: Generates a standardized 01_RAW/<person_slug>_raw.md file with sections for timeline, quotes, controversies, disputes, and a source catalog. - Atomic Note Readiness: Targets 100+ atomic note opportunities and up to 100 verified quotes, with conflict blocks that preserve disputed claims neutrally. - Use Case: Ask the agent to research a founder like Warren Buffett; it searches authoritative sources, verifies key facts, extracts verbatim quotes with citations, and writes a complete raw research file your note-extraction agent can process without further web searches. ## Quick Start Research the biography of Warren Buffett and produce a verified raw research file in 01_RAW ready for atomic note extraction.

Frequently Asked Questions about biography-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research a person's biography with verified sources?

Provide the person's name and the agent normalizes it into a slug, plans category-based search queries, gathers facts from tiered sources, and verifies critical claims across at least two independent sources before writing the raw file.

How are conflicting biographical claims handled?

Conflicts are never deleted or silently resolved. The agent creates a dispute block recording both versions, their sources, and an analysis comparing source authority based on the four-tier source hierarchy.

What sources are considered authoritative for biography research?

Tier 1 sources include official websites, SEC filings, government records, patents, court records, autobiographies, and interview transcripts. Wikipedia and blogs are Tier 4 and used only for discovery, never as sole proof.

What output does the biography research produce?

It writes a Markdown file to 01_RAW/<person_slug>_raw.md containing an executive summary, timeline, verified quotes with citations, controversies, a source catalog, a gap list, and at least 100 atomic note opportunities.

What happens when little information exists about a person?

For obscure figures, the agent searches archives, university profiles, patents, and book scans, then records all findings and explicitly documents missing areas in the Gap List section rather than fabricating details.