research-assistant

Gather, verify, and log cited sources for executive briefs.

28|2|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack --skill research-assistant-labs21-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-assistant
Source: https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack/tree/main/skills-optional/using-research/research-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack --skill research-assistant-labs21-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Broad research tasks require gathering, validating, and synthesizing evidence from diverse sources to inform decisions, while maintaining traceability and uncertainty management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence gathering: Systematically search, fetch, read, and log sources with citations.
  • Structured synthesis: Normalize findings, assess reliability, and present executive-ready insights.
  • Open questions and uncertainty handling: Flag gaps, recency issues, and risks with transparent caveats.
  • Use Case: Compile an executive briefing on a topic, including source citations, a concise summary, and a short risk assessment.

Quick Start

Instruct the agent to perform a full evidence-led briefing on the specified topic, including sources and a concise executive summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-assistant

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile an executive briefing with verified evidence and citations?▼

To compile an executive briefing, systematically search, fetch, and log primary sources with rigorous source-tracing. The research process normalizes findings, assesses reliability, and presents concise executive-ready insights with transparent uncertainty handling and citations.

What is evidence-led research synthesis and when do I need it?▼

Evidence-led research synthesis is the process of validating diverse sources to support decision-making. You need it for broad research tasks requiring primary sources, recency checks, risk assessment, and structured findings with traceable provenance.

How do I handle uncertainty and gaps when gathering research evidence?▼

Handling uncertainty involves flagging gaps, recency issues, and risks with transparent caveats. The research process enforces open questions and uncertainty management by maintaining a structured evidence log that tracks source reliability and provenance.

Can I use automated research for risk assessment across different domains?▼

Yes, you can apply automated research across broad domains for risk assessment. The process identifies, collects, and verifies high-quality evidence, applying recency checks and rigorous source-tracing to deliver concise executive briefs with short risk assessments.

Does evidence synthesis require primary sources for every research task?▼

Evidence synthesis prioritizes primary sources to ensure high-quality decision-making support. The process systematically searches and fetches diverse sources, enforcing rigorous source-tracing and transparent uncertainty handling to maintain a structured evidence log.

What is the best way to trace source provenance in a research briefing?▼

The best way to trace source provenance is by maintaining a structured evidence log with rigorous source-tracing. This ensures every finding is traceable to its original source, allowing for reliability assessment and transparent uncertainty handling.