research

Research companies and tools via a web-researcher agent with live-source verification.

2|Updated Jul 11, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nicograef/handbook --skill research-nicograef
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/nicograef/handbook/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nicograef/handbook --skill research-nicograef

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of gathering reliable, verified information from live sources, preventing the use of outdated or unverified data in professional research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live Source Verification: Ensures all findings are sourced from current, live web data with cross-checking.
  • Structured Reporting: Delivers findings with clear as-of dates, source links, and explicit uncertainty labels.
  • Use Case: When evaluating a new software tool or competitor, use this Skill to generate a verified report that includes current pricing, feature sets, and open questions, ensuring your decision-making is based on accurate, up-to-date information.

Quick Start

Use the research skill to investigate the current feature set and pricing of the specified tool and save the findings to a new file named research-results.json.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify facts and cross-reference information from live web sources?

You can verify facts by delegating your query to a specialized web-researcher agent that operates within a strict verification policy, cross-referencing live data and explicitly labeling uncertainty in the findings.

What's the best way to research a competitor's current pricing and feature set?

Researching competitor pricing and features is done by querying live web data, which generates a structured report with current details, source links, and explicit labels for any open questions or uncertain data.

Can I save web research findings into a structured data file?

Yes, you can save web research findings into a structured data file by matching the gathered information against existing schema requirements to facilitate the creation of files like research-results.json.

Does this research tool work without relying on outdated or pre-trained data?

Yes, the tool operates within a strict live-only sourcing policy, preventing the use of outdated or unverified data by mandating that all findings come from current, live web sources.

How does uncertainty labeling work when gathering data on professional topics?

Uncertainty labeling flags unverified or ambiguous information during data-gathering, ensuring that structured reports deliver findings with clear as-of dates, source links, and explicit confidence levels.