research

Conduct multi-source research and generate reports with citations.

2|Updated Oct 1, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZeiZel/dotfiles --skill research-zeizel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/ZeiZel/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZeiZel/dotfiles --skill research-zeizel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deep research often requires gathering information from diverse sources, evaluating quality, and synthesizing it into a coherent report. This skill automates scoping, source evaluation, and structured output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source search & evaluation: Finds authoritative sources and assesses reliability.
  • Information synthesis: Identifies themes, notes conflicts, and builds actionable insights.
  • Report generation: Produces an executive summary, findings, recommendations, and citations.
  • Use Case: Academics, product researchers, or policy analysts needing thorough, sourced reports.

Quick Start

Request a full multi-source research report on a topic, including executive summary, key findings, recommendations, and citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

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How do I automate multi-source research and generate a report with citations?

Automate multi-source research by requesting a full report on a topic. The skill scopes authoritative sources, evaluates reliability, and synthesizes findings into an executive summary with evidence, recommendations, and citations.

Can I use this for academic, technical, and policy research reports?

Yes, you can use this for academic, technical, and policy research reports. It handles topic analysis across these domains, producing structured outputs that include key findings, synthesized themes, and source links for thorough investigations.

What is included in a synthesized executive summary from multiple sources?

A synthesized executive summary includes identified themes, noted source conflicts, actionable insights, key findings, recommendations, and citations. It provides a coherent overview built from evaluated, reputable multi-source information.

How do I get a quick overview versus a deep investigation on a topic?

To get a quick overview or deep investigation, simply request the desired depth when specifying your topic. The skill scales its multi-source search and synthesis to produce either brief summaries or comprehensive, structured reports with citations.

Does the research synthesis evaluate the reliability of found sources?

Yes, the research synthesis evaluates source reliability. It finds authoritative sources, assesses their quality during the scoping phase, and uses this evaluation to build coherent, actionable insights and recommendations for the final report.