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research

Investigates questions against primary sources and writes cited findings to a Markdown file.

Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#markdown#research#investigation#citations#primary sources#background agent
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands-Engineer --skill research-cloudofgeorge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands-Engineer/tree/main/skills/engineering/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands-Engineer --skill research-cloudofgeorge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? It removes the reading legwork of answering technical questions by delegating investigation to a background agent that consults primary sources instead of secondary summaries, so you keep working while the research happens. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-source investigation: Follows every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than blog posts or summaries. - Cited Markdown output: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with a source citation for each claim. - Convention-aware storage: Saves the note where the repo already keeps such files, matching existing conventions or choosing a sensible location. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API authentication flow works; a background agent reads the official documentation and source code, then delivers a cited Markdown summary saved into your repo's notes folder. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific library or API feature works using primary sources and save the cited findings as a Markdown note in the repo.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I delegate research to a background agent?▼

Describe the question you want answered and invoke the research skill. It spins up a background agent that investigates primary sources and writes cited findings to a Markdown file while you continue other work.

What sources does the research skill use?▼

It uses primary sources only: official documentation, source code, specifications, and first-party APIs. Every claim in the output is traced back to the source that owns it rather than secondary write-ups.

Where are research findings saved?▼

Findings are saved as a single Markdown file where the repository already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. If no convention exists, the agent picks a sensible location and tells you where it saved the file.

Can I keep working while research runs?▼

Yes. The skill is designed to run as a background agent, so the investigation and reading happen in parallel with your other tasks. The finished Markdown report is delivered when complete.

When should I not use this research skill?▼

Avoid it for questions answerable from local context or a quick lookup, since spinning up a background agent adds overhead. It is best suited to questions requiring multi-source reading and cited documentation.

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