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Aggregate web and GitHub sources into structured technology comparisons with recommendations.

23|2|Updated Jan 6, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#research#GitHub#comparison#evidence#decision-making#web
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dwmkerr/claude-toolkit --skill research-dwmkerr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/dwmkerr/claude-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/toolkit/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dwmkerr/claude-toolkit --skill research-dwmkerr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams perform thorough, evidence-based technology research by sourcing credible information from the web and public repositories, then synthesizing findings into actionable insights to guide decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search & evidence collection: find official docs, specifications, blog posts, and tutorials.
  • Codebase exploration: review GitHub repositories, READMEs, architecture notes, and release documentation.
  • Structured recommendations: summarize findings with sources and recommended options to support engineering decisions.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to compare options for a given technology or problem, for example: "Compare OAuth libraries for Node.js" and it will search the web and GitHub, extract key evidence, and present a concise, sourced summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare technology options for engineering decisions?▼

To compare technology options for engineering decisions, aggregate credible web sources and GitHub repositories to evaluate patterns, extract key evidence, and present sourced summaries with clear recommendations.

What is evidence-based technology research?▼

Evidence-based technology research is the process of sourcing credible information from official docs, specifications, and public repositories, then synthesizing findings into actionable insights to guide decisions.

How do I evaluate GitHub repositories for architecture and deployment strategies?▼

Evaluate GitHub repositories for architecture and deployment strategies by reviewing READMEs, release documentation, and codebase notes to extract evidence supporting your specific technology choices.

Can I use this to research authentication libraries for Node.js?▼

Yes, you can research authentication libraries for Node.js by requesting a comparison, which triggers web and GitHub searches to extract official documentation and codebase evidence into a concise summary.

What are the limitations of automated web research for tech stack selection?▼

Automated web research for tech stack selection relies on publicly available documentation and GitHub repositories, meaning it may not capture proprietary implementation details or non-public benchmarking data.

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