web-research

Automate web research scoping, extraction, synthesis, and report generation.

7|2|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SJTU-IPADS/SkVM-data --skill web-research-sjtu-ipads
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: web-research
Source: https://github.com/SJTU-IPADS/SkVM-data/tree/main/skills/web-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SJTU-IPADS/SkVM-data --skill web-research-sjtu-ipads

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates web data gathering and reporting for research tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scope definition: Define what to search and which sources to use.
  • Fetch & extract: Gather data from online sources and pull key facts.
  • Synthesize & report: Compile findings into a structured report.
  • Use Case: Imagine conducting a literature review and compiling sources and data points into a single document.

Quick Start

Provide a structured web research report by gathering data from reliable online sources and organizing findings into sections.

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 to compile a structured report?

This Skill automates web research by applying a defined workflow covering scope definition, data fetching, data extraction, and source validation to compile findings into a final well-formatted report output.

What is the best way to gather online data for a literature review?

The best way to gather online data for a literature review is using an automated workflow that scopes searches, fetches online sources, pulls key facts, and compiles sources and data points into a single structured document.

Can I define which sources to use during web data extraction?

Yes, you can define what to search and which sources to use during the scope definition phase before the Skill proceeds with fetching, extracting, and synthesizing findings from those reliable online sources.

How does source validation work in automated information gathering?

Source validation works within the automated information gathering workflow by processing fetched online data, ensuring key facts are reliable before synthesizing them into a structured report.

Do I need any dependencies to generate structured insights from web data?

No dependencies are required to generate structured insights from web data, as the Skill operates independently to perform scoping, fetching, extracting, and synthesizing findings from online sources.

What are the limitations of automating research tasks with this approach?

The limitations of automating research tasks depend on the accessibility and reliability of online sources, as the Skill depends on fetching and extracting data from those external websites to compile its structured report.