research-topic

Research specified topics and integrate findings into a persistent memory tree.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zkysar1/Claude-Skills-Continual-Learning-Base --skill research-topic-zkysar1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-topic
Source: https://github.com/zkysar1/Claude-Skills-Continual-Learning-Base/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-topic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zkysar1/Claude-Skills-Continual-Learning-Base --skill research-topic-zkysar1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires retrieve.sh, scripts/tree-read.sh, scripts/tree-update.sh, scripts/experience-add.sh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of acquiring and integrating new information into an existing knowledge base, ensuring that research is targeted, efficient, and avoids redundancy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted Research: Researches specific topics or knowledge gaps identified within the agent's memory.
  • Knowledge Integration: Writes findings directly into a structured memory tree, updating existing nodes or creating new ones.
  • Use Case: When the agent identifies a gap in its understanding of a particular scientific concept, it uses this skill to perform web research, synthesize the information, and add it as a new node in its knowledge tree.

Quick Start

Use the research-topic skill to find information about quantum computing and add it to the knowledge base.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-topic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research a topic and save findings to a knowledge graph?

To research a topic and save findings to a knowledge graph, this Skill conducts targeted web scraping based on identified knowledge gaps and integrates the extracted information directly into a persistent memory tree. It updates existing nodes or creates new ones to store the acquired knowledge.

What is the best way to manage information retrieval for existing knowledge gaps?

Managing information retrieval for existing knowledge gaps is handled by scoping web research specifically around the missing areas in your memory tree. The research depth adapts dynamically—quick, standard, or deep—to efficiently fill those specific gaps without redundancy.

How does web scraping handle contradictions and document sources during knowledge acquisition?

During knowledge acquisition, web scraping meticulously documents sources and tracks any contradictions found in the information. It also performs entity extraction and archives the research findings as experiences for future reference within the memory management system.

Can I adapt research depth for quick or standard knowledge integration?

You can adapt research depth for quick, standard, or deep knowledge integration based on the complexity of the specified topic. This ensures targeted information retrieval that efficiently writes synthesized findings into the structured memory tree without redundant operations.

When do I need persistent memory tree updates for information retrieval?

You need persistent memory tree updates for information retrieval when your agent identifies a gap in its understanding of a concept. This Skill performs web research to acquire new knowledge and writes the synthesized information directly into the structured tree.