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Investigate questions against primary sources and write cited findings to Markdown files.

Updated Sep 19, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#markdown#research#citations#primary sources#background agent#fact gathering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ab0umar/selrs.cc.BU --skill research-ab0umar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/Ab0umar/selrs.cc.BU/tree/main/.agents/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ab0umar/selrs.cc.BU --skill research-ab0umar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It offloads time-consuming research and documentation reading to a background agent, so you can keep working while facts are gathered from trustworthy primary sources instead of unreliable secondary summaries. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-Source Investigation: Traces every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than blog posts or summaries. - Cited Markdown Reports: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with a source citation for each claim. - Convention-Aware Output: Saves the report where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. - Use Case: Ask how a third-party API's rate limiting works; a background agent reads the official documentation and source, then delivers a cited Markdown summary in your repo. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific library or API feature works and save the cited findings as a Markdown note in the repo.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I delegate research to a background agent?▼

Describe the question you want investigated and the agent spins up a background research task. It reads primary sources, writes cited findings to a Markdown file, and you keep working in the meantime.

What sources does the research agent use?▼

It uses primary sources only: official documentation, source code, specifications, and first-party APIs. Every claim in the output is traced back to the source that owns it, avoiding secondary write-ups.

Where are the research findings saved?▼

Findings are written to a single Markdown file in the repository. The agent matches the repo's existing convention for such notes, or picks a sensible location and tells you where if none exists.

Can I keep working while research runs?▼

Yes. The research runs as a background agent specifically so your main workflow is not blocked. The findings file is delivered when the investigation completes.

When should I not use a research background agent?▼

Avoid it for quick questions answerable from context you already have, or for tasks requiring code changes rather than fact gathering. It is designed for reading and citation work, not implementation.

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