strategic-search

Coordinate multi-engine web searches with phased validation and budget management.

Updated Oct 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/windowh1/wbl_residency --skill strategic-search
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Skill: strategic-search
Source: https://github.com/windowh1/wbl_residency/tree/main/papers/skills-vs-mcp/experiment2/claude_agent/extensions/skills/strategic-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/windowh1/wbl_residency --skill strategic-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables structured, constraint-based problem solving by coordinating multiple web search engines to gather, rank, and validate candidate solutions against defined criteria.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Constraint extraction & ranking: automatically extract all constraints from the problem and rank them by uniqueness and searchability.
  • Multi-engine orchestration: default to DuckDuckGo with Brave and Serper for cross-validation and deeper exploration when needed.
  • Budgeted, phased validation: operate within a 30-search budget with defined phases for extraction, initial search, cross-validation, and revision.
  • Use case: ideal for research questions or optimization tasks where multiple constraints must be simultaneously satisfied.

Quick Start

To begin, present a problem with clearly defined constraints. The skill will orchestrate a phased search across engines, extract and rank constraints, and validate candidates until one satisfies all criteria. Track progress with the [Search X/30] convention and stop when a valid solution is found or the budget is exhausted.

Frequently Asked Questions about strategic-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I solve optimization problems with multiple constraints using web search?

Constraint-based problem solving automates structured web searches across multiple engines to gather, rank, and validate candidate solutions against defined criteria. It extracts constraints from your problem, ranks them by uniqueness, and validates candidates.

What is the best way to cross-validate search results across DuckDuckGo, Brave, and Serper?

Multi-engine search orchestration defaults to DuckDuckGo while utilizing Brave and Serper for cross-validation and deeper exploration. This ensures candidate solutions are tested across various engines to satisfy all defined criteria.

How does constraint extraction and ranking work for research questions?

Constraint extraction automatically identifies all constraints within your problem and ranks them by uniqueness and searchability. This prioritized ranking directs the search orchestration towards the most critical criteria first.

Can I manage search budgets for phased validation tasks?

Budgeted, phased validation operates within a 30-search budget across defined phases for extraction, initial search, cross-validation, and revision. Progress is tracked using the [Search X/30] convention until a valid solution is found or the budget is exhausted.

What happens when a multi-engine search exhausts its search budget?

When the 30-search budget is exhausted, the phased validation process stops. The skill tracks progress with the [Search X/30] convention and terminates once the budget is spent without finding a valid candidate solution.

When do I need multi-engine search for constraint-based problem solving?

You need multi-engine search for research questions or optimization tasks where multiple constraints must be simultaneously satisfied. It coordinates engines to gather and validate candidate solutions against all defined criteria.