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Gather web information and produce a markdown research report with sources.

34|2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
Search Tags:#research#synthesis#sources#web-search#information-gathering#report-generation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ash-ai-org/ash-ai --skill research-ash-ai-org
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ash-ai-org/ash-ai/tree/main/examples/personal-assistant-demo/agent_folder/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ash-ai-org/ash-ai --skill research-ash-ai-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researching topics quickly by retrieving current information from web sources and producing a structured report, saving time and improving accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web-based information gathering: performs targeted searches and pulls relevant data.
  • Synthesis & reporting: aggregates findings into a concise markdown report with sources.
  • Use Case: Market research, topic background briefs, and literature quick-turnaround.

Quick Start

Ask me to research a topic and I will generate a complete markdown report.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a literature review from web sources?▼

Automated web research gathers current information from targeted searches and synthesizes findings into a structured markdown literature review with sourced references, ready for quick-turnaround background briefs.

What's the best way to compile competitive intelligence briefs from online information?▼

Web-based information gathering automates competitive intelligence by retrieving current web data and aggregating findings into a concise markdown report with an executive summary and sourced references.

Does this research tool require web search capabilities to fetch current information?▼

Yes, automated topic research requires web search and page-fetch capabilities to retrieve current information from web sources and produce a formatted markdown report with sourced references.

How do I create a publish-ready report with an executive summary and key findings?▼

Automated report generation synthesizes gathered web sources into a formatted markdown report containing a title, date, executive summary, key findings, and sourced references for publishing.

Can I use this for quick-turnaround market research instead of manual information gathering?▼

Yes, automated web research is ideal for quick-turnaround market research, replacing manual information gathering by performing targeted searches and aggregating findings into structured markdown reports.

When should I not use automated web research for report generation?▼

Automated web research is not suited for tasks requiring offline data, proprietary databases, or deep manual analysis, as it depends on web search and page-fetch capabilities to gather current information.

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