mentor-research

Curate research sources with verified citations and evidence tiering.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arielybarak/agent-lab --skill mentor-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mentor-research
Source: https://github.com/arielybarak/agent-lab/tree/main/.claude/skills/mentor-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arielybarak/agent-lab --skill mentor-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of building a reliable knowledge base by ensuring accurate citation, thorough research, and organized evidence tiering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Curation: Facilitates the selection and recording of reliable sources with unique citation keys.
  • Evidence Tiering: Helps in assigning and qualifying the value of evidence based on reliability.
  • Verification: Verifies citations against registries to maintain accuracy.
  • Use Case: Ideal for educators or researchers compiling syllabi or sources for a deep research project.

Quick Start

Use the mentor-research skill to begin curating a research topic and record the sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about mentor-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I curate a knowledge base with verified citations for academic research?

To curate a knowledge base with verified citations, you record reliable sources, assign unique citation keys, and verify them against registries. This ensures source reliability and maintains structured academic content for deep research projects.

What is evidence tiering and how does it help organize research sources?

Evidence tiering is the process of assigning and qualifying the value of research sources based on their reliability. It helps educators and researchers organize academic content by maintaining a structured knowledge base.

Can I use this approach to compile a syllabus and verify source reliability?

Yes, this approach is ideal for educators compiling syllabi or researchers gathering sources for deep research projects. It facilitates selecting and recording reliable sources while verifying citations against registries to maintain accuracy.

What's the best way to verify citations against registries for a research project?

The best way to verify citations against registries is to use a curation process that records reliable sources with unique citation keys. This maintains accuracy and ensures source reliability within your structured knowledge base.

Do I need any specific dependencies to start organizing academic content with tiered evidence?

No specific dependencies are required to start organizing academic content with tiered evidence. You can begin curating a research topic and recording sources immediately to build a structured knowledge base with verified citations.