research

Gathers web evidence into a NotebookMLab notebook for brainstorming preparation.

Updated Feb 28, 2026

Search Tags:#brainstorming #research #evidence #synthesis #notebooklm #notebook #web sources

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicdreams/claude-plugins --skill research-cosmicdreams

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents brainstorming from starting with guesswork by gathering and reviewing evidence first, then turning that evidence into a structured summary you can use immediately.

Core Features & Use Cases

Deep research with NotebookLM: creates a topic notebook, seeds it with provided URLs, and runs deep web research (20+ sources) to expand coverage.
Source review before synthesis: lists gathered sources and lets you remove irrelevant items before any final synthesis is produced.
Evidence-to-ideation handoff: synthesizes key themes and best practices and then chains the output into ideate:brainstorm automatically.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant: research this "impact of generative AI on software engineering team workflows" and include any seed URLs you already trust.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I gather evidence before starting a brainstorming session?▼

To gather evidence before brainstorming, this Skill creates a NotebookLM notebook, seeds it with trusted URLs, and runs deep web research to collect 20+ reviewed sources. It synthesizes validated themes into a structured summary, ensuring your ideation is grounded in evidence rather than guesswork.

Can I review and remove web sources before synthesizing research notes?▼

Yes, you can review and remove web sources before synthesis. The Skill lists all gathered sources from the deep research phase, allowing you to filter out irrelevant items before it synthesizes key themes and best practices into the final summary.

What's the best way to automate deep research and pass it to ideation?▼

The best way to automate deep research for ideation is using this Skill to run deep mode web research, validate sources, and synthesize themes. It automatically hands the structured summary to the ideate:brainstorm process via a persisted .research.json state file.

Does NotebookLM support importing seed URLs for evidence collection?▼

NotebookLM supports importing seed URLs for evidence collection. This Skill creates a dedicated topic notebook, adds your provided URLs as initial sources, and then expands coverage by performing deep web research to gather over 20 additional sources.

Why should I validate sources before brainstorming instead of starting directly?▼

Validating sources before brainstorming prevents starting with assumptions or guesswork. By reviewing gathered evidence and removing irrelevant web sources first, the final synthesis ensures your brainstorming is grounded in accurate, reviewed information.

Do I need to provide seed URLs to run deep web research?▼

You do not need to provide seed URLs to run deep web research. While you can include trusted URLs to seed the NotebookLM notebook, the Skill independently performs deep mode research to gather 20+ web sources for evidence collection and theme synthesis.