parallel-research

Decompose large research questions into parallel sub-tasks and synthesize findings into a Markdown report.

20|Updated Oct 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/malhashemi/dotfiles --skill parallel-research-malhashemi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: parallel-research
Source: https://github.com/malhashemi/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_config/opencode/skill/parallel-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/malhashemi/dotfiles --skill parallel-research-malhashemi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill tackles research tasks that are too broad or complex for a single AI agent, breaking them down into manageable, parallelizable sub-questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decomposition: Divides large research questions into independent, focused inquiries.
  • Parallel Execution: Spawns multiple AI researchers to work on sub-questions concurrently.
  • Synthesis: Consolidates findings from all parallel researchers into a unified, comprehensive report.
  • Use Case: When asked to research "the impact of AI on the future of work across all industries," this skill would break it down into industry-specific research questions, run them in parallel, and then synthesize the results.

Quick Start

Use the parallel-research skill to break down the research question "Analyze the economic and social impacts of renewable energy adoption globally" into independent sub-questions and synthesize the findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about parallel-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research a large scope topic that exceeds a single AI context window?▼

Multi-agent parallel research decomposes broad questions into independent sub-tasks, spawns concurrent AI researchers for each domain, and synthesizes findings into a unified Markdown report.

What is the best way to break down complex research questions for concurrent investigation across multiple domains?▼

Breaking down complex research questions involves dividing the main inquiry into independent, focused sub-questions, allowing concurrent investigation across multiple domains before final synthesis into a comprehensive report.

How does parallel research synthesis work when consolidating findings from multiple AI agents?▼

Parallel research synthesis works by consolidating findings from concurrent AI researchers into a unified, comprehensive Markdown report after they independently address their assigned sub-tasks.

Do I need the Task tool to instantiate sub-agents for multi-agent research decomposition?▼

Yes, you need the Task tool for multi-agent research decomposition, as it is explicitly required for sub-agent instantiation during parallel execution and structured output synthesis.

When should I use parallel research decomposition instead of a single AI agent for my inquiry?▼

Use parallel research decomposition when your research scope exceeds a single agent's context window or requires concurrent investigation across multiple domains, making a single agent insufficient for the task.

What are the limitations of using multi-agent parallel research for broad inquiries?▼

A limitation of multi-agent parallel research is that it requires independent sub-tasks for effective concurrent execution, meaning highly interdependent research questions may not decompose efficiently for parallel AI researchers.