research

Coordinate parallel sub-agents to research codebases, Obsidian, and external sources.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #documentation #research #codebase #agents #orchestration #web-search

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npx skills add https://github.com/ncy08/clear-claude-code --skill research-ncy08

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ncy08/clear-claude-code/tree/main/tools/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ncy08/clear-claude-code --skill research-ncy08

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Open-endedly researching codebases, external technologies, web topics, and business documents before planning changes or answering complex questions. Spawns parallel sub-agents to analyze codebase structure, patterns, historical decisions, business context from Obsidian, internal Drive/Slack, and external sources via web search.

Core Features & Use Cases

Conducts comprehensive codebase and external research.
Spawns parallel sub-agents to map code structure, patterns, decisions, and context.
Produces a structured research document that answers the user's questions and informs planning.

Quick Start

Ask Claude Code to research a topic, then synthesize findings across codebase and external sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I research a codebase and external sources before planning changes?▼

To research a codebase and external sources before planning changes, use this Skill to spawn parallel sub-agents that analyze code structure, business context, and web search results, producing a structured research document with precise file references and source URLs.

What is the best way to map code structure and historical decisions across a codebase?▼

Mapping code structure and historical decisions is best handled by spawning parallel sub-agents like codebase-locator and thoughts-locator to investigate patterns and decisions, then synthesizing the findings into an auditable research document.

Can I use this codebase research tool with Obsidian context and external web search?▼

Yes, this codebase research tool works with Obsidian context and external web search by spawning dedicated sub-agents like obsidian-locator and web-search-researcher to gather and synthesize cross-source information.

How do I orchestrate parallel sub-agents for comprehensive codebase investigations?▼

Orchestrating parallel sub-agents for comprehensive codebase investigations involves spawning specialized agents like codebase-locator and obsidian-locator to map structure and business context simultaneously, resulting in a structured research document.

Does this research Skill produce an auditable trail for vendor evaluations and planning?▼

Yes, this research Skill produces an auditable trail for vendor evaluations and planning by generating a structured research document containing precise file references, source URLs, and historical decision context.