skillstash-research

Collect sources via configured MCPs and write structured notes to .research directories.

1|Updated Dec 23, 2025

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npx skills add https://github.com/galligan/skillstash --skill skillstash-research

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Skill: skillstash-research
Source: https://github.com/galligan/skillstash/tree/main/.agents/skills/skillstash-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galligan/skillstash --skill skillstash-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps collect sources and synthesize notes before authoring a skill.

Core Features & Use Cases

Source collection: Use configured MCPs to collect sources (respect allowlists).
Notes drafting: Write skills/<name>/.research/SOURCES.md with links and short annotations.
Findings synthesis: Write skills/<name>/.research/notes.md with structured findings.

Quick Start

After an issue requests a skill, run this skill to populate the .research/ directory with sources and notes for quick authoring.

Frequently Asked Questions about skillstash-research

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

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How do I collect and organize research sources before authoring documentation?▼

Consolidate research sources by running this Skill to gather links and annotations into a SOURCES.md file, then synthesize structured findings into notes.md for quick reference during authoring.

Can I use configured MCPs to collect sources for skill documentation?▼

Yes. This Skill operates with configured MCPs to collect sources while respecting allowlists, generating annotated source lists and structured notes in the .research directory.

What's the best way to prepare research notes before writing a skill?▼

Populate your .research directory with source annotations and synthesized findings using this Skill, which outputs actionable notes structured for skill authoring workflows.

Where does this Skill write its research output?▼

All output writes exclusively to the skills/<name>/.research directory, creating SOURCES.md with links and concise annotations plus notes.md with structured findings.

Do I need to manually manage source allowlists?▼

No. This Skill enforces allowlist restrictions automatically through configured MCPs, ensuring only permitted sources are collected while generating your research documentation.