new-researcher

Automates creation of AI research agents with personas/disciplines and fetches academic papers.

8|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Meme-Theory/meme-engine --skill new-researcher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: new-researcher
Source: https://github.com/Meme-Theory/meme-engine/tree/main/plugins/research-clab/templates/skills/new-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Meme-Theory/meme-engine --skill new-researcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of specialized AI agents for research, including fetching relevant academic papers and defining their roles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent Scaffolding: Generates agent definitions based on personas or disciplines.
  • Automated Paper Fetching: Retrieves a specified number of research papers via web search.
  • Use Case: Quickly set up a new AI agent focused on "Quantum Computing" by providing a discipline name, and have it automatically download 14 foundational papers in the field.

Quick Start

Use the new researcher skill to create an agent for "Emmy Noether" and fetch 10 papers.

Frequently Asked Questions about new-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an AI research agent for a specific discipline?

To create an AI research agent, you provide a discipline name or persona identity, and the Skill automatically scaffolds the agent definition and configures its memory structures.

Can I automatically fetch academic papers when generating an agent persona?

Yes, you can automatically fetch academic papers by specifying a configurable paper count during agent creation, which retrieves relevant research via web search.

What is the best way to set up research automation for a specific field of study?

The best way to set up research automation is to use a discipline-based archetype template, which instantly defines the agent's role and retrieves foundational papers.

Does agent creation support configurable limits for paper fetching?

Yes, agent creation supports configurable paper fetching limits, allowing you to specify the exact number of research papers retrieved during the setup process.

Can I build a research agent using a specific person's identity instead of a general discipline?

Yes, you can build a research agent using persona-based creation, which defines the agent's identity and role based on a specific person rather than a general discipline.