research

Search the web and save findings to research/[topic].md.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#research #context #guidance #web #current-information

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo --skill research-krosebrook

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/Krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo/tree/main/plugins/marketplaces/ai-coding-config/.skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Krosebrook/source-of-truth-monorepo --skill research-krosebrook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Web information changes rapidly; this skill augments Claude's context with current facts to prevent outdated or broken implementations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Quick Check: Quick lookups to verify current information (minutes).
Deep Dive: In-depth research for high-stakes decisions, saved in research/[topic].md for team reference.
Always honesty: Provide sources and caveats when information is uncertain.

Quick Start

Prompt Claude with: "What is the latest best practice for [topic] as of today?" and ask for sources and a concise summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I keep agents up-to-date with current web information for API and library decisions?▼

Web research augments agent context with current facts to prevent outdated implementations. Use best search tools to verify latest APIs, libraries, security practices, and architecture decisions, then save findings to research/[topic].md for team reference.

What's the best way to verify current best practices before building something?▼

Prompt Claude with 'What is the latest best practice for [topic] as of today?' and request sources and a concise summary. This quick check takes minutes and prevents relying on outdated guidance.

How do I document research findings for my team?▼

Web research saves findings in scannable markdown outputs to research/[topic].md, creating a shared reference that persists beyond the initial conversation and documents sources and caveats.

When should I use web research instead of relying on training data?▼

Use web research for high-stakes decisions, security practices, recent API changes, and scenarios where information changes rapidly. This prevents broken implementations caused by outdated context.

Can I use web research for quick lookups or only deep dives?▼

Web research supports both quick checks for rapid verification (minutes) and deep dives for high-stakes decisions. Both modes provide sources and caveats when information is uncertain.