research-web

Conduct web research and evaluate source credibility using SIFT and CRAAP.

Updated Dec 31, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/joelklabo/markdowntown-cli --skill research-web-joelklabo
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Skill: research-web
Source: https://github.com/joelklabo/markdowntown-cli/tree/main/codex/skills/research-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joelklabo/markdowntown-cli --skill research-web-joelklabo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines conducting reliable web research and evaluating the credibility, currency, and relevance of online sources so you can produce evidence-backed findings rather than unsupported claims.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search strategy & execution: Plan queries, use operators and date filters, and run targeted searches across official docs, repos, registries, and research platforms.
  • Technical research verification: Identify product/library names and versions, check API refs, changelogs, release tags, and issue trackers to validate examples and breaking changes.
  • Source evaluation & triangulation: Apply SIFT, lateral reading, and CRAAP to prefer primary sources, triangulate non-trivial claims with at least two independent sources, and record conflicts or uncertainties.
  • Use Case: Verify whether a specific library method is deprecated by checking the official docs, changelog, and related issue threads, then summarize findings with dated citations and a short note about confidence.

Quick Start

Research and summarize authoritative sources about the specified technical topic, include dates and at least two primary citations, and list any conflicting information or uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-web

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify if a library API method is deprecated using web research?

Web research verifies API deprecations by checking official documentation, changelogs, release tags, and issue trackers to validate breaking changes. This approach confirms library method status by triangulating primary sources, producing cited findings with dates and confidence notes regarding deprecated methods.

What is the SIFT method for online source evaluation?

The SIFT method for source evaluation involves applying specific heuristics like lateral reading and CRAAP to assess online source credibility, currency, and relevance. It prioritizes primary sources and triangulates non-trivial claims with at least two independent sources to ensure evidence-backed findings.

How do I conduct reliable technical research with search operators?

Reliable technical research uses targeted queries, search operators, and date filters across official docs, repositories, and registries. This search strategy plans and executes queries to produce evidence-backed topic summaries requiring independent confirmation through primary source triangulation.

What's the best way to triangulate non-trivial claims from primary sources?

Triangulating non-trivial claims requires finding at least two independent primary sources to verify accuracy and credibility. This source evaluation process applies SIFT and lateral reading heuristics, records any conflicting information or uncertainties, and produces cited findings with dated references.

Can I use web research for UI component validation and framework checks?

Web research supports UI component validation and framework checks by searching official documentation, repositories, and registries. It applies targeted queries and source evaluation heuristics to verify product names, versions, and examples, yielding evidence-backed summaries with dated citations.

Why should I record recency and uncertainties when evaluating online sources?

Recording recency and uncertainties during source evaluation ensures findings reflect the most current and accurate information available. Noting conflicts and confidence levels from triangulated primary sources provides transparency about the reliability of cited web research results.