research

Identify authoritative information about libraries, frameworks, and API specs from primary sources.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sugar-cat7/ai-avatar-interview --skill research-sugar-cat7
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/sugar-cat7/ai-avatar-interview/tree/main/.agent/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sugar-cat7/ai-avatar-interview --skill research-sugar-cat7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams verify technology choices, API specifications, and library updates against primary sources to avoid guesswork and scope creep.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authoritative Verification: Confirm compatibility, API behavior, and breaking changes against official docs and release notes.
  • Version-Aware Analysis: Compare changes across versions to guide migration and risk assessment.
  • Use Case: When evaluating a new framework for a project, produce a succinct evidence-backed assessment of its current status and upgrade path.

Quick Start

Identify the target library, fetch official docs and release notes, and summarize the migration guidance and potential breaking changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify API specs and breaking changes against official docs?

Checking framework compatibility requires accessing English primary sources, release notes, and RFCs. Compare version diffs to guide migration and risk assessment, producing a succinct evidence-backed assessment of the current status and upgrade path.

What is the best way to evaluate a new framework for a project?

Evaluating a new framework involves fetching official docs to confirm API behavior and compatibility. Produce a succinct evidence-backed assessment of its current status, upgrade path, and recommended practices to avoid guesswork and scope creep.

When do I need to research RFCs and release notes for library updates?

You need to research RFCs and release notes when evaluating latest releases, migration steps, or breaking changes. This research confirms compatibility and API behavior against official documentation to avoid guesswork.

What are the limitations of researching API specs without primary sources?

Researching API specs without primary sources limits the ability to verify compatibility and breaking changes. This approach requires access to English primary sources, release notes, and RFCs to ensure findings are accurately documented.