recherche-workflow

Research contrarian viewpoints via targeted web searches and structured Markdown notes.

3|2|Updated Jan 9, 2026

Search Tags:#research #critical thinking #contrarian #grassroots #anarchism #alternative media

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/dSchulenburg/claude-skills --skill recherche-workflow

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recherche-workflow
Source: https://github.com/dSchulenburg/claude-skills/tree/main/recherche-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dSchulenburg/claude-skills --skill recherche-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find well-substantiated, non-mainstream perspectives on complex topics, moving beyond surface-level information to uncover deeper, often overlooked, viewpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Research: Systematically researches topics, prioritizing academic and activist sources.
Non-Mainstream Focus: Specializes in finding contrarian positions within fields like anarchist theory, grassroots movements, and alternative media.
Use Case: When researching the "Sharing Economy," this Skill will help you find sources that critique the dominant narrative by focusing on platform capitalism and precarity, rather than just the benefits.

Quick Start

Research the topic of "decentralized coordination without hierarchy" using the recherche-workflow skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about recherche-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I research contrarian and non-mainstream perspectives on social topics?▼

To research contrarian perspectives, this Skill performs targeted web searches to gather academic papers, activist literature, and primary sources. It prioritizes source diversity and substance, organizing findings into structured Markdown notes for analysis and synthesis.

What is the best way to find academic sources on anarchist theory and grassroots movements?▼

Finding academic sources on anarchist theory and grassroots movements is facilitated by this Skill's targeted content fetching, which prioritizes activist literature and primary sources over surface-level mainstream information, yielding deeper, often overlooked viewpoints.

How do I systematically organize alternative media research into structured notes?▼

To systematically organize alternative media research, this Skill fetches targeted content and compiles findings into structured Markdown notes. This allows you to synthesize complex, non-mainstream viewpoints efficiently for later analysis.

Does this research approach work for analyzing platform capitalism and precarity in the sharing economy?▼

Yes, analyzing platform capitalism and precarity in the sharing economy is an ideal use case. This Skill specializes in finding sources that critique dominant narratives, helping you uncover well-substantiated, non-mainstream perspectives on complex economic topics.

Can I use this Skill for decentralized coordination research without needing external database dependencies?▼

Yes, you can research decentralized coordination without external dependencies. The Skill operates independently using targeted web searches and content fetching to gather primary sources, requiring no prerequisite database connections or external modules.

What are the limitations of using contrarian research workflows for mainstream cultural topics?▼

A limitation of this contrarian research workflow is its deliberate focus on non-mainstream viewpoints. It prioritizes activist literature and alternative media over conventional sources, which may omit mainstream cultural consensus when synthesizing complex social topics.