research

Automate multi-source research collection and Obsidian note generation.

2|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZealousEar/claude-skills --skill research-zealousear
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ZealousEar/claude-skills/tree/main/claude-code/deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZealousEar/claude-skills --skill research-zealousear

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Multi-source deep research pipeline that extracts content from YouTube, arXiv, SSRN, PDFs, and web articles, then synthesizes comprehensive Obsidian research notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source extraction: YouTube transcripts, Mathpix-converted papers, SSRN PDFs, web articles.
  • Six-phase workflow: classify, extract, analyze slides, web research, synthesize, validate, and write.
  • Customizable templates: outputs ready-to-insert notes in the vault with structured frontmatter.

Quick Start

Invoke /research with a URL or local PDF to generate a structured Obsidian research note.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert arXiv and SSRN papers into structured Obsidian notes?

Multi-source research extraction converts arXiv and SSRN papers into structured Obsidian notes by applying Mathpix for PDF conversion and synthesizing content through a six-phase workflow to generate notes with consistent frontmatter.

What is the best way to synthesize YouTube transcripts and web articles into a single research note?

Synthesizing YouTube transcripts and web articles into a single research note is achieved through an automated six-phase workflow that classifies, extracts, researches, and validates content to output a comprehensive Obsidian note.

Can I use Mathpix to extract content from academic PDFs for Obsidian?

Mathpix is used to extract content from academic PDFs during the extraction phase, converting complex formats into text that is then synthesized and formatted into a structured Obsidian note with frontmatter.

Does the multi-source research workflow support extracting content from web articles?

The multi-source research workflow supports extracting content from web articles using WebFetch, integrating the extracted data with YouTube transcripts and PDFs to produce comprehensive Obsidian research notes.

How do I automate multi-source research collection for Obsidian?

Automating multi-source research collection for Obsidian involves invoking a six-phase workflow that classifies inputs, extracts data from multiple sources, synthesizes findings, and writes validated notes directly into the vault.