research

Investigate technical decisions and produce a well-sourced research brief.

3|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract --skill research-infraspecdev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract/tree/main/shield/skills/general/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract --skill research-infraspecdev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn an open technical question into a structured, evidence-backed recommendation, so you can make decisions without relying on guesswork.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compare tools, architectures, or workflows using direct quotes and cited sources.
  • Gather product and technical context through a guided question-and-answer flow before deeper research.
  • Useful for decisions like choosing a framework, evaluating a deployment pattern, or documenting tradeoffs for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Research the topic I am considering and return a concise, cited recommendation with the key tradeoffs and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate technical architectures and produce a cited recommendation?▼

To evaluate technical architectures, this Skill conducts a guided investigation, extracts direct quotes, triangulates sources, and produces a structured research brief with cited evidence and recommendations.

What is the best way to compare tools and gather citations for engineering decisions?▼

Comparing tools is handled through a question-and-answer flow that gathers context, applies technical analysis, and formats a cited comparison highlighting key tradeoffs and next steps for engineering decisions.

How do I document tradeoffs for stakeholders when choosing a framework?▼

Documenting framework tradeoffs involves source triangulation and direct-quote extraction, resulting in a structured research brief that presents evidence-backed recommendations to inform stakeholders.

Can I use this for architecture comparisons and product evaluations without prior research?▼

Yes, architecture comparisons and product evaluations start with a guided question-and-answer flow to gather technical context before performing deeper research and generating the final sourced brief.

Does the research output include direct quotes and source triangulation?▼

The research output includes direct-quote extraction, source triangulation, and citation gathering to ensure every product or engineering recommendation is backed by verifiable evidence.