web-research

Plan queries, evaluate source credibility, and produce cited syntheses.

27|4|Updated Jun 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/definableai/definable.ai --skill web-research-definableai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-research
Source: https://github.com/definableai/definable.ai/tree/main/definable/definable/skill/library/web-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/definableai/definable.ai --skill web-research-definableai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Web research often involves time-consuming gathering, verifying, and synthesizing diverse sources. This skill helps automate planning, evaluating credibility, and delivering concise, cited results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan targeted search queries to cover multiple angles of a topic.
  • Evaluate source credibility and extract key claims with citations.
  • Synthesize findings into a structured summary suitable for reports or briefs.
  • Use Case: A student needs a literature-backed overview of a topic with primary sources cited.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to research a topic online and return a concise, cited synthesis of credible sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate web research and synthesize information from multiple sources?

To automate web research, you can plan targeted search queries, evaluate source credibility, extract key claims, and produce a structured, cited synthesis. This collects and verifies diverse online sources, delivering concise results with clear provenance suitable for reports.

What is the best way to fact-check information gathered during online research?

The best way to fact-check information during online research is by evaluating source credibility and extracting key claims with citations. This verifies gathered information, ensuring your synthesis is backed by credible sources with clear provenance.

How does source synthesis work when creating a literature-backed overview?

Source synthesis works by collecting verified claims from multiple credible sources and summarizing them into a structured overview. It extracts key information, applies citation management, and produces a concise report with clear provenance.

Can I use automated web research to gather sources for a student report?

Yes, you can use automated web research to gather sources for a student report. It plans targeted search queries, evaluates credibility, and delivers a literature-backed overview with primary sources cited, ideal for students needing summaries.

Does automated web research handle citation management and provenance tracking?

Yes, automated web research handles citation management and provenance tracking. It evaluates source credibility, extracts key claims, and produces a cited synthesis with clear provenance, ensuring summarized information is properly attributed to original sources.

What are the limitations of using automated information gathering for source synthesis?

Automated information gathering for source synthesis relies on evaluating available online source credibility and extracting claims. It may not access paywalled databases or substitute primary data collection, but streamlines query planning and cited summary generation for accessible web sources.