research

Conduct multi-source research and synthesize cited conclusions with dates.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tesserine/groundwork --skill research-tesserine
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/tesserine/groundwork/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tesserine/groundwork --skill research-tesserine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Systematic, citation-rich research to inform decisions when external facts are needed beyond the codebase, ensuring findings are traceable and verifiable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured workflow: clarify, decompose, gather, evaluate, resolve conflicts, and synthesize with citations.
  • Evidence-first outputs: conclusions backed by multiple sources and explicit dates/versions.
  • Cross-domain applicability: suitable for framing, design, planning, and implementation tasks across projects.

Quick Start

Identify the core external question, gather authoritative sources, and synthesize a cited conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

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How do I conduct multi-source research with verifiable citations?

Conduct multi-source research by clarifying the core question, gathering diverse authoritative sources, evaluating evidence hierarchically, resolving conflicts, and synthesizing a structured output with direct quotes, dates, and citations.

What is the best way to resolve external factual questions using official documentation and forums?

The best way to resolve external factual questions is to gather diverse perspectives from official docs, issues, source code, blogs, and forums, then synthesize a structured conclusion backed by multiple cited sources and explicit dates.

Can I use structured research synthesis for design and planning tasks?

Yes, structured research synthesis applies directly to framing, design, planning, and implementation contexts, leveraging cross-domain sources to inform decisions with traceable, verifiable findings.

How do I evaluate and track source versions during evidence gathering?

Evaluate and track source versions by applying hierarchical source evaluation to gathered evidence, ensuring that synthesized outputs reference specific dates, versions, and direct quotes from the consulted materials.

Does this approach work for resolving conflicting information from multiple sources?

Yes, this approach explicitly resolves conflicts by evaluating gathered evidence hierarchically, comparing diverse perspectives across sources, and synthesizing a cited conclusion that clarifies discrepancies with traceable dates.

When do I need citation-rich research for decision support?

You need citation-rich research for decision support when external facts are required beyond your codebase, ensuring that your findings are systematically traceable and verifiable before informing project decisions.