research

Collect, validate, and synthesize web evidence into structured research briefs.

37|7|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unclejobs-ai/second-claude-code --skill research-unclejobs-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/unclejobs-ai/second-claude-code/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unclejobs-ai/second-claude-code --skill research-unclejobs-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researching a topic typically produces a messy pile of links, unverified claims, and weak synthesis that can’t be trusted for decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Autonomous multi-round web research that produces a structured Research Brief (Executive Summary, Key Findings, Data Points, Gaps & Limitations, Sources).
  • Iterative exploration with validation that prevents guessing and rejects raw link dumps in favor of evidence-backed synthesis.
  • Robust web fetching fallback chain (Jina Search/Reader → unblock skill → WebFetch → Playwright) for blocked, empty, or JS-heavy pages, with explicit limits and graceful degradation.

Quick Start

Ask an AI to run research on a topic and return a Research Brief with sources and a gaps/limitations section.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn web research into a structured brief with source validation?

To turn web research into a structured brief, this Skill collects, validates, and synthesizes evidence from multiple web sources, preventing guessing and rejecting raw link dumps in favor of evidence-backed synthesis.

What is the best way to perform competitive intelligence and gap analysis from web sources?

Competitive intelligence and gap analysis require iterative web exploration. This Skill autonomously executes multi-round research, detecting conflicts and limitations to produce a Research Brief with an Executive Summary, Key Findings, and Data Points.

How do I fetch evidence from blocked or JavaScript-heavy pages during literature reviews?

Fetching evidence from blocked or JavaScript-heavy pages uses a resilient fallback chain: Jina Search/Reader transitions to unblock capabilities, then WebFetch, and finally Playwright, ensuring graceful degradation with explicit limits.

Can I use automated web synthesis for sourcing material across academic domains?

Automated web synthesis works for academic domains and market intelligence by validating sources and producing structured briefs. You can control the research depth to match your specific sourcing requirements.

Does web research synthesis eliminate unverified claims from collected sources?

Web research synthesis eliminates unverified claims by requiring an iterative validation workflow. It rejects raw link dumps and synthesizes only evidence-backed findings, explicitly highlighting gaps and limitations in the final brief.