data-research

Extract structured data from sources into canonical trackers using YAML recipes.

1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops --skill data-research
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Skill: data-research
Source: https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops/tree/main/skills/era-agents-op/gbrain/skills/data-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edwifiguy/era-agents-ops --skill data-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structured data research from emails, web, and APIs into organized trackers, enabling repeatable data extraction and auditing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Built-in recipes for investor-updates, expense-tracker, and company-updates; custom recipes defined under ~/.gbrain/recipes/ to tailor sources, schemas, and tracker formats.
  • Seven-phase pipeline: define, search, classify, extract, archive, deduplicate, and update canonical tracker pages with backlinks.
  • Canonical trackers with backlink enrichment to support ongoing reporting and data governance.

Quick Start

Provide a research goal to initiate a recipe and start collecting, extracting, and tracking data using the gbrain workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about data-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract structured data from emails and web pages to update a tracker?

To extract structured data from emails and web pages, this Skill uses a seven-phase pipeline to search, classify, and extract information, updating canonical tracker pages with backlinks for organized reporting.

What is the best way to deduplicate extracted data before feeding it into a canonical tracker?

The best way to deduplicate extracted data is using the pipeline's built-in deduplication phase, which processes extracted archives to ensure only unique structured records update your canonical tracker pages.

Do I need YAML recipes to extract investor updates and expense data?

Yes, you need YAML recipes to extract investor updates and expense data. The Skill includes built-in recipes for these use cases, but also supports custom YAML recipes stored locally under your recipes directory.

How does the data extraction pipeline classify and archive scattered research data?

The data extraction pipeline classifies and archives scattered research data by progressing through define, search, classify, and extract phases, scaffolding a local workspace to audit and structure the collected information.

Can I define custom extraction schemas and sources for specific company updates research?

Yes, you can define custom extraction schemas and sources for company updates research by creating custom YAML recipes, tailoring the seven-phase pipeline to fit your specific data governance and reporting needs.