data-download

Discover, evaluate, and download public datasets with integrity validation.

100|24|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GRIND-Lab-Core/night_owl_research_agent --skill data-download-grind-lab-core
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: data-download
Source: https://github.com/GRIND-Lab-Core/night_owl_research_agent/tree/main/skills/data-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GRIND-Lab-Core/night_owl_research_agent --skill data-download-grind-lab-core

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Bash, Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, WebSearch, WebFetch, Agent, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of discovering, evaluating, and downloading publicly available datasets, ensuring that the data acquired is authoritative, reproducible, and suitable for the research question at hand.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dataset Discovery: Infers data needs from a research question and identifies authoritative sources.
  • Download and Validation: Acquires data reproducibly, validates file integrity, and documents provenance.
  • Use Case: When a researcher needs boundary files or census data for analysis, this Skill can find, download, and validate the appropriate datasets.

Quick Start

To download data for a research question, use the command: /data-download "My research question"

Frequently Asked Questions about data-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and download datasets for a specific research question?

To find and download datasets, this Skill infers your data needs directly from a research question and searches the internet to identify authoritative sources. It reproducibly acquires the required data, validates file integrity, and documents provenance for your research.

How does dataset validation and provenance documentation work when downloading research data?

Dataset validation and provenance documentation work by verifying file integrity after download and recording the authoritative source origin. This ensures the acquired data is reproducible, trustworthy, and suitable for your specific research analysis requirements.

What's the best way to get public census data or boundary files for spatial analysis?

The best way to get public census data or boundary files is to provide your research question to this Skill. It discovers authoritative sources, downloads the datasets reproducibly, and validates file integrity for immediate use in spatial analysis.

Do I need to specify data sources to download datasets reproducibly?

You do not need to specify data sources to download datasets reproducibly. The Skill automatically infers data needs from your research question, evaluates and selects authoritative public sources, and manages the entire acquisition and validation process independently.

Can I use web search to discover publicly available datasets for academic research?

Yes, you can use web search to discover publicly available datasets for academic research. This Skill leverages WebSearch and WebFetch tools to find authoritative public sources, download data reproducibly, and validate file integrity for research purposes.

Why should I validate file integrity after downloading public datasets?

You should validate file integrity after downloading public datasets to ensure the acquired files are uncorrupted and match the authoritative source. This validation process guarantees reproducibility and documents provenance for reliable research outcomes.