research

Orchestrate parallel sub-agents to gather sourced web evidence with citations.

2|Updated Oct 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/misty-step/volume --skill research-misty-step
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/misty-step/volume/tree/main/.agents/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/misty-step/volume --skill research-misty-step

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Web research often lacks reliability and perspective; this skill orchestrates multiple AI agents to gather diverse signals and produce a sourced synthesis with citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel fanout to multiple sources (Exa web search, Thinktank, and xAI) for a single inquiry
  • Repository-aware analysis and structured synthesis with per-source citations
  • Flexible routing of tasks to sub-agents and aggregated validation

Quick Start

Provide a topic and receive a sourced briefing with citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How does multi-agent web research work for source triangulation?

Multi-agent web research works by orchestrating parallel sub-agents to gather evidence from diverse perspectives. It coordinates parallel fanout to multiple sources, applying cross-validation and source triangulation to deliver a sourced synthesis with per-source citations.

How do I get a sourced synthesis with citations from diverse web perspectives?

To get a sourced synthesis with citations, you provide a research topic to initiate a parallel fanout. The system gathers evidence using Exa web search, Thinktank, and xAI tools, then aggregates per-source findings into a final validated briefing with citations.

What is the best way to cross-validate web search results for a research topic?

The best way to cross-validate web search results is using a multi-agent approach that routes inquiries to parallel sub-agents. This repository-aware strategy gathers diverse signals and applies aggregated validation to surface triangulated findings with citations.

Can I use Exa web search and xAI tools together for repository-aware analysis?

Yes, you can use Exa web search and xAI tools together for repository-aware analysis. The system executes a flexible routing strategy that coordinates these tools alongside Thinktank to gather evidence and deliver structured synthesis with per-source citations.

When do I need multi-source web research with parallel sub-agents?

You need multi-source web research with parallel sub-agents when your topic requires cross-validation and source triangulation. It is designed for inquiries where reliable evidence gathering from diverse perspectives and repository-aware analysis are necessary to produce a sourced briefing.

Why does web research lack reliability and perspective without source triangulation?

Web research lacks reliability without source triangulation because single-source inquiries miss diverse signals. By coordinating parallel sub-agents to gather and validate evidence from multiple sources, the system ensures a structured synthesis with citations and cross-validated perspectives.