harness-technical-research

Produce cited technical research reports from verified web data.

1|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/baobao0303/harness --skill harness-technical-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: harness-technical-research
Source: https://github.com/baobao0303/harness/tree/main/.agents/skills/harness-technical-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baobao0303/harness --skill harness-technical-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you produce a structured technical research report with up-to-date information from the web, backed by source verification, so you don’t rely on stale knowledge or assumptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end technical research workflow: guides you through scope confirmation, then collects and synthesizes findings into a complete research document.
  • Web-researched, source-verified outputs: requires live web research and emphasizes citations and confidence/limitations.
  • Multi-phase coverage: technology stack, integration patterns, architectural patterns, implementation approaches, and final synthesis with roadmap and risk assessment.
  • Use Case: When planning a new integration or redesign, you can generate a research report covering architecture trade-offs, interoperability options, adoption strategy, and security considerations.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to conduct technical research for "GraphQL vs REST for a multi-tenant SaaS API" and produce a fully cited research report.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness-technical-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a technical research report with web citations for architecture trade-offs?

To generate a technical research report with web citations, define your technical topic and scope. The system conducts live web research, verifies sources, and synthesizes findings into a structured document covering architecture trade-offs, integration patterns, and implementation roadmaps.

What is the best way to research a technology stack for a new integration?

The best way to research a technology stack for a new integration is to use a structured workflow that confirms scope first, then collects live web data on interoperability options and adoption strategies, producing a fully cited report with confidence levels and risk assessments.

Can I use this to compare integration patterns for a multi-tenant SaaS architecture?

Yes, you can research integration patterns for a multi-tenant SaaS architecture. The workflow collects verified web data on architectural patterns and interoperability options, synthesizing the findings into a comparative report with source citations and implementation approaches.

Does technical research require live web search availability to function?

Yes, technical research requires live web search availability to function. The workflow depends on real-time web research to ensure source verification, gather up-to-date information, and produce cited evidence rather than relying on stale knowledge or assumptions.

How do I structure an implementation roadmap with risk assessment from web sources?

To structure an implementation roadmap with risk assessment from web sources, initiate the research workflow. It guides you through multi-phase coverage, culminating in a final synthesis that includes an adoption strategy, roadmap, and security considerations backed by citations.

What are the limitations of using automated web research for technology stack decisions?

Automated web research for technology stack decisions relies on live search results and source verification, meaning outputs are limited by available online data and include explicit confidence levels and limitations to acknowledge potential information gaps or biases.