research

Investigates questions against primary sources and writes cited findings to Markdown files.

10|3|Updated Jul 18, 2019
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tanqimin/MyFavsORM --skill research-tanqimin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/tanqimin/MyFavsORM/tree/main/.agents/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tanqimin/MyFavsORM --skill research-tanqimin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It offloads time-consuming research tasks to a background agent, so you can keep working while documentation, API facts, and technical questions are investigated against trustworthy sources. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-source investigation: Follows every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups. - Cited Markdown reports: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with a source citation for each claim. - Convention-aware storage: Saves the report where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API endpoint behaves; the background agent reads the official documentation and source code, then delivers a cited Markdown summary in your repo. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific library feature works using official documentation and save the findings as a Markdown note in the repo.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I delegate research to a background agent?

Invoke the research skill with your question, and it spins up a background agent that investigates primary sources while you continue working. The agent writes its findings to a Markdown file in the repository when finished.

What sources does the research agent use?

The agent relies on primary sources: official documentation, source code, specifications, and first-party APIs. It follows every claim back to the source that owns it rather than trusting secondary write-ups or blog posts.

Where are research findings saved?

Findings are written to a single Markdown file saved where the repository already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. If no convention exists, the agent picks a sensible location and tells you where it saved the file.

Does the research output include citations?

Yes, each claim in the Markdown findings file includes a citation to its source. This lets you verify statements directly against the official documentation or code they came from.

When should I not use a background research agent?

Avoid it for questions answerable from context already in the conversation or requiring real-time interaction with your local environment. It is designed for reading-heavy investigation of external docs and code, not quick lookups.