research

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

Updated Jul 29, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #research #investigation #citations #primary sources #markdown report #background agent

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npx skills add https://github.com/MaiconGambini/opencode-harness-guide --skill research-maicongambini

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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.

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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.