research

Research technical topics and organize findings into a knowledge base.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/telefrek/jlsm --skill research-telefrek
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/telefrek/jlsm/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/telefrek/jlsm --skill research-telefrek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires web-scraping, text-processing, knowledge-base-indexing, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables in-depth research on technical subjects, systematically organizing findings into the knowledge base for future reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Preliminary Research: Conduct targeted web searches to gather foundational knowledge.
  • KB Scan: Assess existing knowledge base for related content and determine content fit.
  • Facet Identification: Break down the subject into distinct, focused facets for in-depth coverage.
  • User Confirmation: Ensure the research plan aligns with the user's objectives before proceeding.
  • Targeted Research Pass: Perform additional research as needed to provide comprehensive coverage.
  • Subject File Creation: Generate detailed articles for each facet, adhering to strict formatting and quality standards.
  • Index Updates: Keep the knowledge base organized and easily searchable.
  • Closing Report: Summarize the research outcomes and contributions to the knowledge base.

Quick Start

To start a new research session, type /research "<subject>" where "<subject>" is the topic you want to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research technical topics and automatically organize the findings into a knowledge base?

To research technical topics and build a knowledge base, you can initiate a systematic research session that performs targeted web searches, extracts information by facet, and generates indexed subject files for future reference.

What is faceted classification and how does it help with academic research?

Faceted classification breaks down a research subject into distinct, focused facets, allowing academic research to systematically extract and organize comprehensive information into separate, easily searchable subject files within the knowledge base.

How do I start a research session to extract information from the web?

To start extracting information, trigger the research command with your specific subject, which will conduct a preliminary web search, assess existing knowledge base content, and generate a facet-based research plan for your confirmation.

Do I need web scraping and text processing capabilities to build a technical knowledge base?

Yes, building a technical knowledge base requires web scraping, text processing, and knowledge base indexing capabilities to systematically gather, extract, and organize subject information into searchable subject files.

What's the best way to ensure my research plan aligns with my information management objectives?

The best way to align your research plan with information management objectives is through the built-in user confirmation step, which prompts you to review and approve the identified facets before the targeted research pass begins.

How does this approach keep the knowledge base organized after researching new subjects?

After researching new subjects, the process automatically generates detailed subject files for each facet, updates the knowledge base index, and provides a closing report to maintain strict organization and searchability.