research

Automate genealogy research to assess GEDCOM trees and fill gaps.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill research-rdeknijf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill research-rdeknijf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates autonomous genealogy research to assess GEDCOM trees and fill gaps, reducing manual effort and improving data completeness across generations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates end-to-end genealogy research cycles starting from the root individual to identify gaps and prioritize targets across generations.
  • Performs archive lookups, applies corrections, and documents findings with inline citations and a structured findings file.
  • Supports a budgeted workflow (e.g., limited cycles) and recurring research loops using /research or similar prompts.

Quick Start

Tell Claude to start an autonomous research cycle with /research to begin assessing the GEDCOM and identifying high-value targets.

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 genealogy research cycles to fill gaps in a GEDCOM tree?

You can automate genealogy research cycles by initiating an autonomous workflow that assesses your GEDCOM tree, identifies high-value gaps across generations, and applies archive lookups with inline citations to fill them.

What is the structured workflow for autonomous GEDCOM tree assessment and correction?

The autonomous GEDCOM assessment workflow uses a structured 4-phase process: Assess to identify gaps, Lookup to query archives, Apply to implement corrections, and Document to record findings with citations.

Can I limit the scope of automated archive lookups during a genealogy research cycle?

Yes, you can control the scope of archive lookups by using the budgeted workflow feature, which limits the number of research cycles executed to manage depth and resource usage during the genealogy research process.

How does automated genealogy research prioritize which individuals to investigate first?

Automated genealogy research prioritizes targets by working outward from the root individual across generations, identifying missing data and high-value gaps to systematically resolve in structured cycles.

Does the genealogy research workflow include validation and safety checks before applying corrections?

Yes, the genealogy research workflow implements safety checks and data validation during the Apply phase to ensure archive lookup corrections are accurate before they are committed to the tree.

How are genealogy research findings documented after an automated cycle completes?

Genealogy research findings are documented using a structured findings file that includes inline citations and a cycle summary, ensuring all applied corrections and archive lookups are fully traceable.