web-research

Gather and verify online sources for factual claims and technical topics.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ksmuvva/Multi-Agent--Council --skill web-research-ksmuvva
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-research
Source: https://github.com/ksmuvva/Multi-Agent--Council/tree/main/.claude/skills/web-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ksmuvva/Multi-Agent--Council --skill web-research-ksmuvva

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the time-consuming process of finding, verifying, and synthesizing online information so users can make evidence-based decisions without wading through unreliable sources. It reduces risk from outdated or biased content by enforcing currency checks, authority weighting, and cross-referencing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Query Formulation: Create precise search queries and use operators to surface high-quality results.
  • Source Evaluation & Verification: Apply reliability heuristics, check dates, and cross-reference authoritative documents, blogs, and forum evidence.
  • Evidence Gathering & Reporting: Produce a confidence-rated evidence brief with citations, gaps identified, and recommendations for decision-making.
  • Conflict Resolution: Detect and document disagreements across sources and resolve them by currency, authority, context, and consensus.
  • Use Case: Validate a technical claim, compile a technology research brief, troubleshoot with authoritative sources, or prepare sourced recommendations for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Use the web-research skill to find authoritative sources on "python asyncio performance 2024" and produce an evidence brief with citations, confidence level, and recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify online information and fact-check technical claims?

To verify online information and fact-check technical claims, this Skill applies reliability heuristics, checks dates, and cross-references authoritative sources. It resolves conflicts by authority, currency, and consensus, producing a confidence-rated evidence brief with citations.

What's the best way to do web research for a technology trend analysis?

The best way to do web research for a technology trend analysis is to formulate structured search queries using operators to surface high-quality results. This Skill evaluates source authority and compiles a confidence-leveled evidence brief with sourced recommendations.

How can I resolve conflicting information from different web sources?

To resolve conflicting information from different web sources, this Skill detects disagreements across documents and forums, then resolves them by currency, authority, context, and consensus. It documents the conflict resolution process within the final evidence brief.

Can I use this for cloud, security, and data-science research tasks?

Yes, you can use this for cloud, security, and data-science research tasks. The Skill validates factual claims, summarizes best practices, troubleshoots issues using authoritative documents, and ensures currency checks and source attribution for technical topics.

How do I gather evidence and create a sourced research brief?

To gather evidence and create a sourced research brief, this Skill collects online information and cross-references multiple authoritative sources. It outputs a confidence-rated report with citations, identified knowledge gaps, and recommendations for stakeholder decision-making.