research-brief

Produces dated, source-linked web research briefs answering focused questions.

Updated Aug 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ahsanghalib/ai-workflow --skill research-brief-ahsanghalib
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-brief
Source: https://github.com/ahsanghalib/ai-workflow/tree/main/skills/research-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahsanghalib/ai-workflow --skill research-brief-ahsanghalib

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It turns a focused question into a structured, evidence-backed research brief using only live web sources, avoiding fabricated citations, stale facts, and unverified claims. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Source-Linked Findings: Returns at most five substantive findings, each with direct URLs, publication or retrieval dates, and a fact-versus-inference distinction. - Strict Safety Boundaries: Uses web sources only, never touches local files or runs commands, and stops with a blocker report if web search is unavailable. - Fixed Output Contract: Delivers a consistent Markdown structure covering scope, findings, conflicting evidence, uncertainty, a prioritized recommendation, and sources. - Use Case: Ask whether a specific framework version still receives security support, and receive a dated brief citing official documentation and noting any conflicting reports. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to research one focused question on the web and return a dated research brief with direct source links for every claim.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-brief

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a sourced research brief from an AI assistant?▼

Provide one focused research question and the skill searches live web sources, then returns a structured Markdown brief. Each finding includes direct source URLs, dates, and a fact-versus-inference label.

How to verify AI research answers are not hallucinated?▼

This skill only uses live web sources and places direct URLs next to each claim, so every statement is traceable. If web search is unavailable, it stops and reports the blocker instead of inventing citations.

What happens if web search is unavailable during research?▼

The skill stops immediately and reports the blocker. It does not substitute memory, local files, or fabricated citations for live evidence, so you never receive unsourced claims.

Can the research brief access my local files or run commands?▼

No. The skill is restricted to web sources only and explicitly cannot read local files, run commands, create files, contact people, or make purchases.

What are the limitations of web-based research briefs?▼

Briefs are capped at five substantive findings unless depth is requested, and depend on available public web sources. Underspecified questions are answered with a stated limiting assumption rather than private information.