research

Synthesize external sources into a business-context briefing with key findings and actions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/combinate-me/Executive-Assistant --skill research-combinate-me
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/combinate-me/Executive-Assistant/tree/main/combinate-plugins/skills/01-General/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/combinate-me/Executive-Assistant --skill research-combinate-me

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turns scattered sources into coherent, buy-in ready briefs tailored to Combinate's business context, saving time and reducing risk in decision making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source research synthesis that pulls together competitive, market, and technology insights.
  • Context-aware briefs tailored for sales, delivery, and strategic planning.
  • Use Case: When asked to evaluate a market trend for a potential service offering, generate a structured brief with key findings, implications, and sources.

Quick Start

Provide a concise, sourced briefing on a topic using multi-source research.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

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How do I synthesize external market trends into a structured briefing for strategic decisions?

Multi-source research synthesis pulls competitive analysis, market trends, and technology insights into a cohesive briefing. It structures findings into key insights, business implications, recommended actions, and source citations for decision-making.

What is competitive analysis synthesis and how does it work for business context?

Competitive analysis synthesis aggregates scattered external sources into a coherent, buy-in ready briefing tailored to business context. It distills market intelligence into key findings, practical implications, and recommended actions for sales and delivery decisions.

Can I generate a due diligence briefing without setting up context files?

No, generating a due diligence briefing requires loading context files (context/me.md, context/work.md, context/current-priorities.md) and validating the Perplexity API key before proceeding with external source synthesis.

What's the best way to evaluate market trends for a potential service offering?

The best way to evaluate market trends for a service offering is to generate a structured brief. This brief highlights key findings, business implications, and recommended actions sourced from external research tailored to your strategic context.

Does multi-source research synthesis require an external API key to function?

Yes, multi-source research synthesis requires a validated Perplexity API key to query external sources. The process proceeds only after validating this key and loading required context files to deliver concise, sourced briefings.