research

Investigate questions against primary sources and save cited findings as Markdown files.

Updated Jul 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaiconGambini/opencode-harness-guide --skill research-maicongambini
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/MaiconGambini/opencode-harness-guide/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaiconGambini/opencode-harness-guide --skill research-maicongambini

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It offloads time-consuming research reading to a background agent, so you keep working while documentation, API facts, and source-code details are gathered and written up with citations. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-source investigation: Traces 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 where each claim cites its source. - Convention-aware storage: Saves the report where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API endpoint behaves; the background agent reads the official docs and source, then delivers a cited Markdown summary in your repo. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific library 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?

Invoke the research skill with your question, and it spins up a background agent that investigates while you continue working. The agent reads primary sources and writes a cited Markdown report to the repo.

What sources does the research agent use?

It uses primary sources only: official documentation, source code, specifications, and first-party APIs. Every claim is followed back to the source that owns it rather than relying on secondary write-ups.

Where are research findings saved in the repository?

Findings are saved as 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 skill cite its sources?

Yes, each claim in the Markdown report cites its source. This makes the findings auditable and lets you verify any statement against the original documentation or code.

When should I not use a background research agent?

Avoid it for quick lookups you can answer immediately or for questions requiring access to private systems the agent cannot reach. It is best suited for reading-heavy investigation of public docs and code.