local-research

Automates codebase research and generates persistent markdown documentation.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/towry/dots --skill local-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: local-research
Source: https://github.com/towry/dots/tree/main/conf/claude-local-marketplace/skills/local-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/towry/dots --skill local-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates comprehensive codebase research, documentation, and retrieval, eliminating manual context gathering and note-taking. It integrates various tools to provide structured research findings, saving significant time and reducing complexity in understanding large codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Codebase Research: Integrates fast-repo-context, knowledge graphs, and external resources for deep analysis of code structure, patterns, and dependencies.
  • Persistent Documentation: Stores structured research findings in markdown files (e.g., ~/workspace/llm/research/) for future reference and easy sharing across projects.
  • Research Management: Provides an automation script to generate descriptive research names, create timestamped markdown files, and efficiently list or locate existing research by keywords.

Quick Start

Perform local research on the 'authentication system' and document its architecture, including key files and design patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about local-research

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

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How do I automate codebase research and documentation across multiple projects?

Automate codebase research by using fast-repo-context integration to analyze code structure, patterns, and dependencies, then store structured markdown findings in a persistent directory like ~/workspace/llm/research/ for cross-project reuse and easy retrieval.

Can I generate persistent markdown documentation from codebase analysis?

Yes. This Skill creates timestamped markdown files with research findings in an absolute path you specify, enabling you to document architecture, key files, and design patterns once and reference them across projects.

How do I organize and find existing codebase research by keywords?

Use keyword-based file selection to efficiently list and locate existing research documentation, eliminating manual context gathering and enabling fast retrieval of structured findings across your research directory.

What's the best way to analyze code structure and dependencies without manual note-taking?

Integrate fast-repo-context and knowledge graph queries to perform deep codebase analysis automatically, generating comprehensive documentation of structure, patterns, and dependencies without manual effort.

Can I use this for researching large codebases with complex dependency patterns?

Yes. The Skill applies to researching codebases across projects of any scale, integrating knowledge graphs and external resources to analyze and document complex structure and interdependencies.