research

Execute structured research investigations using the SIFT framework with verified sources.

1|Updated Feb 18, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #documentation #research #verification #framework #sources #sift

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npx skills add https://github.com/bcbeidel/toolkit --skill research-bcbeidel

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/bcbeidel/toolkit/tree/main/plugins/wiki/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bcbeidel/toolkit --skill research-bcbeidel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Frame and execute rigorous, reproducible research using the SIFT framework to produce verified, source-attested documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured framing of questions, mode detection, and sub-question decomposition.
End-to-end research workflow: gather, evaluate, challenge, synthesize, verify, and finalize with CoVe verification.
Generates a fully structured research document with frontmatter, phase gates, sources, and a reproducible search protocol.

Quick Start

Provide a research brief outlining the question, sub-questions, mode, and search strategy, then proceed with the end-to-end workflow to generate a verified report.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

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How do I structure source-backed research using the SIFT framework?▼

To structure source-backed research using the SIFT framework, you execute mode-aware workflows that frame questions, gather data, evaluate sources, challenge assumptions, synthesize findings, and verify results to produce defensible, reproducible documents.

What is the best way to generate reproducible research documents with verification?▼

The best way to generate reproducible research documents with verification is to apply a structured workflow that includes frontmatter, phase gates, search protocols, and CoVe verification, ensuring all findings are fully source-attested and defensible.

How does CoVe verification work in a structured research workflow?▼

CoVe verification works in a structured research workflow by acting as a final governance gate, checking synthesized findings against gathered sources to ensure the generated research document is accurate, reproducible, and fully verified before finalization.

Can I execute multi-domain investigations using a single research framework?▼

Yes, you can execute multi-domain investigations using a single research framework. The workflow applies mode detection and sub-question decomposition to adapt its gather, evaluate, and synthesize phases across diverse domains for defensible findings.

Do I need a research brief to start an end-to-end investigation workflow?▼

Yes, you need a research brief to start an end-to-end investigation workflow. Providing a brief that outlines the question, sub-questions, mode, and search strategy allows the workflow to properly frame and execute the structured investigation.

What limitations exist when decomposing complex questions into sub-questions for research?▼

When decomposing complex questions into sub-questions, limitations arise if the initial research brief lacks a clear search strategy or defined mode, which can cause the gather and evaluate phases to miss critical sources needed for defensible findings.