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Aggregates philosophical sources from SEP, IEP, and PhilPapers into structured research notes.

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025
Search Tags:#research#philosophy#citations#notes#web-search#tenets
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill research-topic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-topic
Source: https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-topic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unfinishablemap/unfinishablemap --skill research-topic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the process of researching philosophical topics by automatically gathering sources and producing structured research notes, reducing manual search and synthesis time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Research: Searches authoritative philosophy sources (SEP, IEP, PhilPapers) and key thinkers to assemble a landscape of positions.
  • Structured Notes: Generates notes with metadata, executive summaries, key sources, debates, and timelines in obsidian/research.
  • Use Case: Before drafting an article, run this skill on a topic to produce a complete research note you can reference while writing.

Quick Start

Use the research-topic skill to research the topic 'free will' and generate a structured note at obsidian/research/research-topic-YYYY-MM-DD.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-topic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate structured research notes for philosophical topics?▼

To generate structured research notes for philosophical topics, use a research automation tool that searches authoritative sources like SEP and IEP. It aggregates key thinkers and debates, saving the compiled output directly into your notes repository.

What is the best way to find citations for philosophy research?▼

Finding citations for philosophy research is best handled by automated aggregation from authoritative databases like PhilPapers, SEP, and IEP. This process ensures proper citation formatting while evaluating source alignment with your specified tenets.

Does this research tool work with Obsidian for saving markdown notes?▼

Yes, this research tool works with Obsidian by saving structured markdown files directly into the obsidian/research directory. The output includes metadata, executive summaries, and timelines formatted for note-taking systems.

Can I document research gaps and missing sources in my philosophy notes?▼

You can document research gaps and missing sources in your philosophy notes by using a research skill that explicitly evaluates source alignment and records future work requirements. The resulting markdown file contains a dedicated section for identified gaps.

What are the limitations of automating web search for philosophy sources?▼

Limitations of automating web search for philosophy sources include reliance on the indexing of specific databases like SEP, IEP, and PhilPapers. The tool may miss niche thinkers or non-digitized debates, requiring manual gap documentation for comprehensive coverage.

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