research-assistant

Gather, evaluate, and synthesize information with confidence ratings.

5|1|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WynterJones/OpenPaw --skill research-assistant-wynterjones
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-assistant
Source: https://github.com/WynterJones/OpenPaw/tree/main/internal/skilllibrary/catalog/research-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WynterJones/OpenPaw --skill research-assistant-wynterjones

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of conducting thorough, reliable research by providing a structured process for gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing information. It helps users overcome information overload and present findings clearly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Research Process: Guides users through defining questions, gathering and evaluating sources, synthesizing information, and rating confidence.
  • Source Evaluation: Provides criteria for assessing the authority, recency, corroboration, and bias of sources.
  • Confidence Ratings: Assigns confidence levels (High, Medium, Low, Unverified) to factual claims.
  • Hierarchical Findings: Organizes research into a clear, navigable structure from executive summaries to detailed findings and supporting evidence.
  • Use Case: A student needs to write a research paper on climate change impacts. This Skill can help them gather information from various scientific journals and reports, evaluate the credibility of each source, synthesize the findings into a coherent narrative, and present the information with clear confidence levels for each claim.

Quick Start

Use the research assistant to investigate the impact of microplastics on marine life, providing a structured report with confidence ratings for each finding.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-assistant

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources for a research paper?

To evaluate and synthesize information, this research assistant guides you through gathering sources, assessing their authority, recency, corroboration, and bias, and then synthesizing the findings into a hierarchical report with clear confidence ratings.

What is a confidence rating and how does it work in structured research reporting?

A confidence rating in structured research assigns levels (High, Medium, Low, Unverified) to factual claims. It works by evaluating the credibility and corroboration of sources to indicate the reliability of each specific finding presented in your report.

How to structure research findings to avoid information overload?

To structure research findings and avoid information overload, this process organizes data hierarchically from executive summaries to detailed findings and supporting evidence, ensuring clarity and navigability for academic, professional, or investigative reporting.

Can I use this structured research process for professional investigative research?

Yes, you can use this structured research process for professional investigative research. It is explicitly designed for academic, professional, and investigative contexts requiring accuracy, providing source evaluation and confidence ratings for reliable synthesis.

What is the best way to assess source credibility during information gathering?

The best way to assess source credibility during information gathering is to evaluate specific criteria: authority, recency, corroboration, and bias. This structured approach ensures reliable synthesis and accurate confidence ratings for factual claims.

Does the research assistant provide criteria for source evaluation?

Yes, the research assistant provides specific criteria for source evaluation, assessing authority, recency, corroboration, and bias. This ensures that information gathering and synthesis result in accurate, hierarchical findings with appropriate confidence ratings.