research

Gathers and synthesizes web evidence into cited research answers.

Updated Feb 15, 2026

Search Tags:#reports #research #web search #citations #market analysis #comparison

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ricable/mcai --skill research-ricable

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ricable/mcai/tree/main/.agents/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ricable/mcai --skill research-ricable

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, npx, mcp-remote, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual work of gathering sources, comparing evidence, and turning web research into a clear, cited answer you can trust.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-source synthesis: Combines evidence from multiple web sources into a single research summary with citations.
Flexible research depth: Handles quick factual lookups, comparison reports, market scans, and current-event briefings.
Reliable output control: Supports model selection, JSON-validated inputs, authentication fallback, and optional saving to a file for repeatable workflows.

Quick Start

Ask the research skill to investigate your topic and return a cited summary, comparison, or report.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get cited answers from live web research?▼

To get cited answers from web research, this Skill gathers and synthesizes evidence from multiple live web sources into a single research summary with citations. It applies JSON input validation and model selection to ensure reliable, reproducible outputs.

What is multi-source web research synthesis?▼

Multi-source web research synthesis combines evidence from various live web sources into a single cited summary. It removes the manual work of gathering sources, comparing evidence, and formatting citations for detailed reports or current events.

Can I generate a market analysis report with JSON-validated inputs?▼

Yes, you can generate market analysis reports by providing JSON-validated inputs to the research Skill. It supports flexible research depth for market scans and allows optional file output to save the results for repeatable workflows.

Do I need Tavily-backed authentication to run comparisons?▼

Yes, Tavily-backed authentication is required to run comparisons and gather web evidence. The Skill includes an authentication fallback mechanism to ensure your research workflows for technical explanations or reports proceed without interruption.

What are the limitations of automated web research for reports?▼

Automated web research requires dependencies like jq, curl, and mcp-remote, limiting use to environments supporting these tools. It relies on live web sources and Tavily authentication, meaning offline research or non-web internal data synthesis is not supported.

How do I save reproducible research workflows to a file?▼

You can save reproducible research workflows by enabling the optional file output feature during model selection. This allows you to store the synthesized, cited web research answers locally for future reference or repeatable analysis.