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technical-researcher

Research technical questions using specifications, source code, and documentation.

9|Updated Sep 24, 2022
Search Tags:#documentation#research#specifications#citations#edge-cases#sources#technical
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/not-matthias/dotfiles-nix --skill technical-researcher-not-matthias
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: technical-researcher
Source: https://github.com/not-matthias/dotfiles-nix/tree/main/modules/home/programs/cli-agents/shared/skills/technical-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/not-matthias/dotfiles-nix --skill technical-researcher-not-matthias

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Rigorous, source-grounded research to answer technical questions by systematically collecting specifications, source code, and authoritative documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recursive discovery of primary sources (specifications, standards, and official docs) and secondary sources (academic papers, credible blogs) to build a complete view.
  • Edge-case aware analysis that surfaces caveats, version differences, and implementation details across architectures, OSes, and languages.
  • Output that includes citations, context, and explicit uncertainty handling to support auditing and reproducibility.

Quick Start

Ask a technical question and request a comprehensive, source-grounded answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about technical-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research technical specifications and edge cases across different architectures?▼

Technical research for software engineering requires systematically collecting specifications, source code, and authoritative documentation. This skill recursively discovers primary sources and secondary materials to surface caveats, version differences, and implementation details across architectures and operating systems.

What is the best way to find primary sources and citations for technical documentation?▼

Finding primary sources and citations requires recursive inquiry into specifications, standards, and official documentation. This skill performs exhaustive, source-based research to provide authoritative grounding and traceable citations for software engineering, networking, and hardware questions.

Can I get source-grounded answers for software engineering questions with explicit uncertainty handling?▼

Source-grounded answers with explicit uncertainty handling are available for software engineering questions. This skill analyzes specifications, source code, and credible online sources to produce complete answers that include context, traceable citations, and explicit uncertainty tracking to support auditing and reproducibility.

Does this technical research approach cover version differences and implementation details across operating systems?▼

This technical research approach covers version differences and implementation details across operating systems. It performs edge-case aware analysis that systematically surfaces caveats and architectural differences by exploring specifications, source code, and documentation.

How do I ensure my technical research includes traceable citations and credible online sources?▼

Ensuring technical research includes traceable citations and credible online sources requires recursive discovery of primary and secondary materials. This skill gathers official documentation, academic papers, and credible blogs to build a complete, auditable view with authoritative grounding.

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