researcher-deep-dive

Synthesize multi-source evidence into a Markdown research brief with confidence labels.

6|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill researcher-deep-dive
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: researcher-deep-dive
Source: https://github.com/lookatitude/guild/tree/main/skills/specialists/researcher-deep-dive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill researcher-deep-dive

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the synthesis of multi-source research into a concise, auditable brief with clearly labeled findings, confidence levels, and open questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pulls evidence from 3–5 distinct sources and labels each claim with a confidence level (well-established, contested, emerging, speculative).
  • Produces a TL;DR at the top, an explicit list of open questions, and an auditable provenance trail.
  • Exports a Markdown brief to .guild/runs/<run-id>/research/<slug>.md for seamless integration with Guild workflows.

Quick Start

Provide a topic to research and let the system generate a sourced, confidence-calibrated brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about researcher-deep-dive

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize evidence from multiple sources into a research brief with citations?

To synthesize a multi-source research brief, provide a topic to research and the system pulls evidence from 3–5 distinct sources, labels each claim with a confidence level, and outputs a sourced Markdown brief with explicit citations.

What is confidence tagging for research claims and how does it work?

Confidence tagging labels each research claim with a specific level: well-established, contested, emerging, or speculative. This mechanism provides an auditable provenance trail so readers can evaluate the reliability of synthesized findings.

How do I generate an auditable literature review with open questions?

Generating an auditable literature review requires providing your topic to the system, which then synthesizes findings into a TL;DR, explicitly lists open questions, and exports a Markdown brief with a provenance trail to .guild/runs/<run-id>/research/<slug>.md.

Can I use this for product decisions needing auditable provenance?

Yes, this approach supports product decisions needing auditable provenance by synthesizing evidence from 3–5 sources into a concise brief with explicit citations, confidence levels for each claim, and a documented provenance trail.

What's the best way to structure a multi-source investigation across technology trends?

The best way to structure a multi-source investigation is to let the system generate a sourced brief that applies confidence labeling to each claim, provides a TL;DR, lists open questions, and exports the results to a Markdown file.

Does the research brief export to a specific file format?

Yes, the research brief exports to a Markdown file located at .guild/runs/<run-id>/research/<slug>.md, enabling seamless integration with Guild workflows for downstream analysis and documentation.