entity-research

Research entities via web sources and sanctions lists into markdown dossiers.

15|3|Updated Jul 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moonlight-lupin/agent-skills --skill entity-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: entity-research
Source: https://github.com/moonlight-lupin/agent-skills/tree/main/research/entity-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moonlight-lupin/agent-skills --skill entity-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, requests, beautifulsoup4, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of researching entities, such as companies or individuals, by automating the compilation of detailed dossiers containing identity, ownership, adverse media, sanctions, and litigation information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep Background Research: Provides comprehensive background information on entities.
  • Cited Dossiers: Generates dossiers with sourced information for human review.
  • Use Case: When vetting a potential partner or conducting due diligence, this Skill can quickly provide a cited dossier including identity details, ownership structure, adverse media, sanctions information, and litigation history.

Quick Start

Use the entity-research skill to create a dossier for the company 'XYZ Corporation'.

Frequently Asked Questions about entity-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile a background research dossier for a company?

To compile a background research dossier, this Skill gathers identity, ownership, adverse media, sanctions, and litigation data from open web sources and public records. It outputs a cited markdown document for compliance review.

Can I automate sanctions checking and entity investigation with Python?

Yes, you can automate sanctions checking and entity investigation with Python. This Skill uses Python alongside web search and network access to retrieve public records data and compile it into a structured markdown dossier.

Do I need web access to perform entity research and create detailed dossiers?

Yes, you need web access to perform entity research using this Skill. It requires network connectivity to query open web sources and public records for data retrieval during the dossier creation process.

What is the best way to conduct due diligence on a potential partner?

The best way to conduct due diligence on a potential partner is to run an automated entity research workflow. This gathers cited information on identity details, ownership structure, and litigation history into a comprehensive markdown dossier.

Does this background research tool work with pandas and beautifulsoup4?

Yes, this background research tool works with pandas and beautifulsoup4. These dependencies support data processing and web scraping tasks required to retrieve and structure entity information from public records.

When should I not use an automated entity investigation workflow?

You should not use an automated entity investigation workflow when you lack Python, web search, or network access, as these are required for data retrieval. Additionally, all generated dossiers are intended for human review rather than final compliance decisions.