web-research

Compare genealogy platforms and synthesize feature matrices from web research.

2|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jonaseck2/slaktforskning --skill web-research-jonaseck2
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-research
Source: https://github.com/jonaseck2/slaktforskning/tree/main/.claude/skills/web-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jonaseck2/slaktforskning --skill web-research-jonaseck2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you rapidly research genealogy web apps to uncover feature tradeoffs, pricing structures, UX patterns, and unmet needs that inform product decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Competitive landscape research: Reviews major genealogy platforms (e.g., Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch) by collecting homepage and key subpage content.
  • Structured extraction and synthesis: Organizes findings into core features, UX patterns, pricing model, target audience, differentiators, and weaknesses.
  • Opportunity identification: Synthesizes cross-platform insights to produce a feature matrix and a shortlist of gaps and opportunities.
  • Product strategy recommendations: Translates research results into practical recommendations for a new app, with emphasis on local-first data ownership, agent-friendly tooling, and citation workflows.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run web research across Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, Findmypast, Geni, WikiTree, and desktop alternatives like RootsMagic or Gramps, then summarize pricing, key UX patterns, and market gaps in a feature matrix.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct competitive research on genealogy apps to find market gaps?

Conduct competitive research on genealogy apps by fetching homepage and subpage content from platforms like Ancestry and MyHeritage, then synthesizing feature coverage, pricing models, and UX patterns into a feature matrix to identify market gaps and actionable product opportunities.

What is the best way to compare genealogy platform pricing and UX patterns?

Compare genealogy platform pricing and UX patterns by performing structured extraction across major web and desktop applications, organizing findings into structured dimensions like differentiators, target audience, and weaknesses to reveal competitive tradeoffs and unmet needs.

Can I analyze local-first data ownership and citation workflows in existing genealogy platforms?

Yes, you can analyze local-first data ownership and citation workflows by auditing major genealogy platforms for their sourcing capabilities, identifying weaknesses in current citation processes, and translating those findings into product strategy recommendations for agent-friendly experiences.

How do I build a feature matrix for family history software like RootsMagic or Gramps?

Build a feature matrix for family history software by extracting structured insights from defined dimensions across platforms like RootsMagic and Gramps, categorizing core features, pricing approaches, and weaknesses to visualize competitive landscape coverage and identify actionable gaps.

Does this competitive audit approach work for both web and desktop genealogy platforms?

Yes, this competitive audit approach works for both web and desktop genealogy platforms by fetching homepage content and key subpages from web apps like Ancestry alongside desktop alternatives, synthesizing cross-platform insights into a unified landscape summary and platform profiles.