research

Query web data and synthesize cited research reports.

1|1|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tavily-ai/tavily-cursor-plugin --skill research-tavily-ai
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/tavily-ai/tavily-cursor-plugin/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tavily-ai/tavily-cursor-plugin --skill research-tavily-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of gathering, synthesizing, and citing information from the web, saving users significant time and effort in research tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Research: Conduct in-depth research on any topic, generating detailed reports with citations.
  • Multi-Source Synthesis: Ideal for comparing information, analyzing current events, or creating detailed reports.
  • Model Selection: Supports 'mini' for quick targeted research, 'pro' for comprehensive analysis, and 'auto' for API-driven selection.

Quick Start

Use the research skill to perform a comprehensive analysis on 'AI agents comparison' using the pro model and save the output to 'ai-agents-report.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct deep web research with citations automatically?

To conduct deep web research with citations, this Skill queries web data, synthesizes multiple sources, and generates detailed reports with explicit citations. It automates information gathering for comprehensive topic analysis.

What is the best way to synthesize current events from multiple web sources?

The best way to synthesize current events from multiple web sources is using the 'pro' model, which performs in-depth, multi-angle analysis and generates cited reports for detailed reporting.

Do I need an API key to use web search and reporting features?

You need an API key to access the web search and reporting features. Authentication requires key provision via OAuth or an environment variable before querying data and synthesizing reports.

Can I generate a quick targeted research report instead of a full analysis?

You can generate a quick targeted research report by selecting the 'mini' model, or let the 'auto' option choose the API-driven model, providing faster synthesis compared to the comprehensive 'pro' analysis.

Does this tool support saving synthesized research to a markdown file?

Yes, the tool supports saving synthesized research to a markdown file. You can direct the comprehensive analysis output to a specified '.md' file for immediate reporting use.