research

Delegates topic research to a background agent that writes cited Markdown findings.

Updated Jul 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/j172/bid --skill research-j172
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/j172/bid/tree/main/agent/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/j172/bid --skill research-j172

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Investigating a question against primary sources is time-consuming and blocks your main work. This Skill offloads that reading legwork to a background agent so you keep working while it gathers verified facts. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Background Research Agent: Spins up a separate agent to investigate while you continue your current task. - Primary-Source Verification: Traces every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups. - Cited Markdown Output: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with per-claim source citations, saved where the repo already keeps such notes. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API endpoint behaves; the agent reads the official documentation and source code, then saves a cited summary you can reference later. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific 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?▼

Describe the question you want investigated and activate this Skill. It spins up a background agent that reads primary sources and writes findings to a Markdown file while you continue working.

What sources does the research agent use?▼

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

Where are the research findings saved?▼

Findings are written to a single Markdown file where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. If no convention exists, the agent picks a sensible location and tells you where.

Does the research output include citations?▼

Yes, each claim in the Markdown findings file cites its source. This lets you verify any statement by tracing it back to the original documentation or code.

When should I not use a background research agent?▼

Avoid it for quick factual lookups you can answer immediately or questions requiring access to private systems the agent cannot reach. It is best for multi-source reading tasks that would otherwise interrupt your work.