research

Investigate technical decisions and produce a well-sourced research brief.

3|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract --skill research-infraspecdev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract/tree/main/shield/skills/general/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract --skill research-infraspecdev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn an open technical question into a structured, evidence-backed recommendation, so you can make decisions without relying on guesswork.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compare tools, architectures, or workflows using direct quotes and cited sources.
  • Gather product and technical context through a guided question-and-answer flow before deeper research.
  • Useful for decisions like choosing a framework, evaluating a deployment pattern, or documenting tradeoffs for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Research the topic I am considering and return a concise, cited recommendation with the key tradeoffs and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate technical architectures and produce a cited recommendation?

To evaluate technical architectures, this Skill conducts a guided investigation, extracts direct quotes, triangulates sources, and produces a structured research brief with cited evidence and recommendations.

What is the best way to compare tools and gather citations for engineering decisions?

Comparing tools is handled through a question-and-answer flow that gathers context, applies technical analysis, and formats a cited comparison highlighting key tradeoffs and next steps for engineering decisions.

How do I document tradeoffs for stakeholders when choosing a framework?

Documenting framework tradeoffs involves source triangulation and direct-quote extraction, resulting in a structured research brief that presents evidence-backed recommendations to inform stakeholders.

Can I use this for architecture comparisons and product evaluations without prior research?

Yes, architecture comparisons and product evaluations start with a guided question-and-answer flow to gather technical context before performing deeper research and generating the final sourced brief.

Does the research output include direct quotes and source triangulation?

The research output includes direct-quote extraction, source triangulation, and citation gathering to ensure every product or engineering recommendation is backed by verifiable evidence.