research

Delegates topic research to a background agent that writes cited Markdown findings.

Updated Jul 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/j172/bid --skill research-j172
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/j172/bid/tree/main/agent/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/j172/bid --skill research-j172

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Investigating a question against primary sources is time-consuming and blocks your main work. This Skill offloads that reading legwork to a background agent so you keep working while it gathers verified facts. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Background Research Agent: Spins up a separate agent to investigate while you continue your current task. - Primary-Source Verification: Traces every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups. - Cited Markdown Output: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with per-claim source citations, saved where the repo already keeps such notes. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API endpoint behaves; the agent reads the official documentation and source code, then saves a cited summary you can reference later. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific feature works using official documentation 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 activate this Skill. It spins up a background agent that reads primary sources and writes findings to a Markdown file while you continue working.

What sources does the research agent use?

The agent uses 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 the research findings saved?

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

Does the research output include citations?

Yes, each claim in the Markdown findings file cites its source. This lets you verify any statement by tracing it back to the original documentation or code.

When should I not use a background research agent?

Avoid it for quick factual lookups you can answer immediately or questions requiring access to private systems the agent cannot reach. It is best for multi-source reading tasks that would otherwise interrupt your work.