research

Conduct multi-angle web research and save structured summaries to an archive.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryanismert/do-stuff-helper --skill research-ryanismert
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ryanismert/do-stuff-helper/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryanismert/do-stuff-helper --skill research-ryanismert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Conducts comprehensive, multi-angle web research and yields a structured summary that informs decision-making and drafting of follow-up work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clarifies research questions and breaks a topic into 3–5 actionable sub-questions.
  • Performs targeted searches across multiple angles and sources, then synthesizes findings.
  • Saves a persistent research artifact to the activity's archive for future reference and handoff.

Quick Start

Provide the topic you want researched and I will produce a structured, multi-angle research summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct multi-angle web research and save the summarized results?

Multi-angle web research is conducted by breaking a topic into 3–5 sub-questions, performing targeted searches across multiple sources, synthesizing findings, and saving a structured summary to a persistent research archive.

What is the best way to identify knowledge gaps during broad topic exploration?

Identifying knowledge gaps during broad topic exploration involves clarifying the initial research question, splitting it into actionable sub-questions, and assessing source coverage to ensure all angles are addressed before synthesis.

Can I save a structured research summary to an archive for future handoff?

You can save a structured research summary to an archive for future handoff, ensuring the synthesized findings from targeted web searches persist as a reference artifact for downstream work.

Does this multi-angle research approach work for deep topic exploration without prior sources?

This multi-angle research approach works for deep topic exploration without prior sources by generating 3–5 actionable sub-questions from a broad topic and utilizing targeted web searches to gather and synthesize new information.

What are the limitations of summarizing web research into a structured report?

Limitations of summarizing web research include reliance on targeted search coverage and the quality of identified sources, which can constrain the comprehensiveness of the final structured report saved to the research archive.