research

Investigate questions against primary sources and write cited findings to Markdown files.

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/falentio/cimi --skill research-falentio
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/falentio/cimi/tree/main/.agents/skills/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/falentio/cimi --skill research-falentio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Gathering accurate technical facts from documentation, source code, and specs is time-consuming and often produces unsourced claims. This Skill delegates that reading work to a background agent that verifies every claim against primary sources and records the results in the repository. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-source investigation: Follows every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups. - Cited Markdown reports: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with a source citation for each claim. - Convention-aware placement: Saves the report where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. - Use Case: Ask how a third-party API handles rate limits; the background agent reads the official documentation and source, then saves a cited summary you can reference while continuing other work. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific library or API feature works and save the 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 investigated and the agent runs in the background while you keep working. It reads primary sources, writes findings to a Markdown file with citations, and saves it where the repo keeps such notes.

What sources does the research agent use?

The agent investigates against primary sources only: official documentation, source code, specifications, and first-party APIs. It follows every claim back to the source that owns it rather than relying on secondary write-ups.

Where are research findings saved in the repository?

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

Does the research output include citations for claims?

Yes, each claim in the Markdown report carries a citation to its source. This makes the findings verifiable and lets you trace any statement back to the official documentation or code it came from.

When should I not use a background research agent?

Avoid it for questions answerable from context already in the conversation or requiring immediate interactive clarification. It suits self-contained investigations where reading legwork can proceed independently without your input.