One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/christophevg/c3 --skill research-christophevg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/christophevg/c3/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/christophevg/c3 --skill research-christophevg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you gather accurate information on any subject while producing a fully traceable set of sources and citations, so you can write credible reports instead of relying on unverified notes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive research with provenance: Organizes work into a dated topic folder with an indexed SOURCES.md, fetched content snapshots, and explicit citations.
  • WebSearch + WebFetch workflow: Enforces immediate recording of each search and each fetch, with a minimum of two sources and a strict fetch persistence rule to fetched/.
  • Evidence-driven reporting: Produces a structured README research report with executive summary, corroboration, resource comparison (when sources disagree), and key takeaways.
  • Avoids wrong scope: Steers Python package/library research to the dedicated find-package skill paths instead of duplicating effort.

Quick Start

Use the research skill to produce a cited literature- or web-style investigation for the topic “investigate best practices for X” with at least two distinct sources and a final report that links each claim to its provenance.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct web research with source citations and provenance tracking?▼

A literature review with provenance tracks sources by immediately recording each search and fetch event into SOURCES.md, saving all fetched content snapshots into a dedicated folder, and enforcing a minimum of two corroborating sources for evidence-based reporting.

How do I generate an evidence-based report from web searches?▼

An evidence-based report is generated by structuring fetched web content into a final README featuring an executive summary, key takeaways, resource comparisons for disagreeing sources, and explicit citations linking claims to provenance.

What is provenance tracking for technology investigations?▼

Provenance tracking for technology investigations is the process of saving every WebFetch verbatim into a fetched folder and maintaining a SOURCES.md index, ensuring every conclusion in the final report is fully traceable to its original web source.

Can I use this approach to research Python packages and libraries?▼

Researching Python packages and libraries should be directed to dedicated find-package skill paths instead of this general research workflow, avoiding duplicated effort and ensuring the correct scope for technology investigations.

What are the minimum source requirements for traceable literature reviews?▼

Traceable literature reviews require a strict minimum of two distinct sources, with immediate recording of each search and fetch event into SOURCES.md, to guarantee corroboration and prevent reliance on unverified notes.