research

Delegates topic research to a background agent that cites primary sources in Markdown notes.

Updated May 9, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AceCodePt/dotfiles --skill research-acecodept
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/AceCodePt/dotfiles/tree/main/.config/opencode/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AceCodePt/dotfiles --skill research-acecodept

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Researching a technical question usually means interrupting your own work to read documentation, source code, and specs. This Skill offloads that reading to a background agent so you keep working while findings are gathered and written up for you. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Background Research Agent: Spins up a separate agent to investigate a question while you continue your current task. - Primary-Source Grounding: Traces every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups. - Markdown Findings File: Writes cited findings to a single Markdown note, saved where the repo already keeps such notes. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API endpoint behaves; the agent reads the official docs and source, then saves a cited summary you can review later. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to research how a specific library feature works using official documentation and save the 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?▼

Invoke the research skill with your question, and it spins up a background agent that investigates while you keep working. The agent reads primary sources and writes a cited Markdown file with its findings.

What sources does the research agent use?▼

The agent relies on primary sources: official documentation, source code, specifications, and first-party APIs. It follows each claim back to the source that owns it rather than trusting secondary write-ups.

Where are research findings saved?▼

Findings are written to a single Markdown file with citations for each claim. The agent saves it where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions, or picks a sensible location and tells you where.

Can I keep working while research runs?▼

Yes. The research runs in a background agent specifically so your current task is not blocked. You receive the written findings file when the investigation completes.

When should I not use a background research agent?▼

Avoid it for quick factual lookups you can answer directly or questions requiring access to private systems the agent cannot reach. It is best suited for reading-heavy investigations across docs and source code.