research

Research specified topics from primary sources and compile cited Markdown summaries.

Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nkabbara/dotfiles --skill research-nkabbara
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/nkabbara/dotfiles/tree/main/exact_dot_agents/exact_skills/exact_mattpocock/exact_research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nkabbara/dotfiles --skill research-nkabbara

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of in-depth research by sifting through primary sources, compiling findings, and saving them in Markdown format, enabling users to outsource research and save time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Primary Source Investigation: Ensures all claims are traced back to original, authoritative sources.
  • Markdown Documentation: Delivers the findings in a Markdown file for easy organization and reference.
  • Use Case: For instance, you need to gather the latest statistics on a market trend. This Skill can handle the legwork of collecting the data and summarizing it for you.

Quick Start

Request research on "impact of remote work on office productivity".

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

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How do I automate primary source investigation for a literature review?

Primary source investigation is the process of tracing claims back to original, authoritative sources to ensure accuracy. This Skill automates that mechanism by sifting through sources, compiling findings, and delivering cited summaries in Markdown format.

What is the best way to compile cited research insights into Markdown?

The best way to compile cited research insights into Markdown is to use an automated research tool that generates the formatting. This Skill outputs comprehensive, cited summaries directly into a Markdown file, enabling easy organization and reference.

Does automated research summarization work without internet access?

Automated research summarization requires internet access to retrieve information from primary sources. This Skill needs an active connection to gather data and a repository with Markdown formatting capabilities to save the compiled insights.

Can I use data summarization for market trend analysis and statistics gathering?

Data summarization can be used for market trend analysis to collect and synthesize the latest statistics. This Skill performs the legwork of gathering data-driven insights from primary sources and summarizing them for comprehensive analysis.

What are the limitations of outsourcing research to an automated information retrieval tool?

Limitations of outsourcing research to an automated information retrieval tool include the requirement for internet access and a Markdown-capable repository. This approach should not be used if your environment lacks connectivity or if your topic requires physical source investigation.