research

Synthesize cited briefs from web sources with vault ingestion.

16|9|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sonthanh/brain-os-plugin --skill research-sonthanh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/sonthanh/brain-os-plugin/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sonthanh/brain-os-plugin --skill research-sonthanh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly gather up-to-date, credible perspectives on a topic from the web, then synthesize findings into concise, cited bullet points and optionally ingest them into a vault for long-term reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Voice-tracked discovery: leverages a Voices Registry to surface relevant sources from top voices.
  • Plan → Search → Synthesize workflow: structured phases that produce a cohesive brief with sources.
  • Vault ingestion option: save findings to the vault for /think, /connect, /emerge, or future reuse.
  • Use Case: a product manager researching a new market segment can generate a citation-rich briefing and store it for cross-team sharing.

Quick Start

Research a topic and generate a concise, citation-rich brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize web research into a cited brief?

To synthesize web research into a cited brief, use a plan-driven workflow that searches state-of-the-art thinking on a topic, prioritizes primary sources, and outputs concise, citation-rich bullet points suitable for vault ingestion.

How does voice-tracked discovery work for web research?

Voice-tracked discovery leverages a Voices Registry to surface relevant multi-platform sources from top voices, ensuring the research brief includes credible, transcript-backed quotes and trackable perspectives.

Can I save synthesized research findings to a vault?

You can optionally ingest synthesized research findings into a vault for long-term reference, enabling downstream workflows like /think, /connect, /emerge, or future reuse across teams.

What is the structured workflow for generating citation-rich research?

The structured workflow follows a Plan, Search, then Synthesize sequence to produce a cohesive brief with sources, enforcing primary-source priority and transcript-backed quotes throughout the process.

Does web research synthesis enforce primary-source priority?

Web research synthesis enforces primary-source priority to ensure credibility, requiring transcript-backed quotes when used and producing a structured output format suitable for vault ingestion.