research

Investigates questions against primary sources and writes cited findings to a Markdown file.

Updated Jun 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kashman001/ai-workspace-template --skill research-kashman001
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/kashman001/ai-workspace-template/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kashman001/ai-workspace-template --skill research-kashman001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Delegating research to a background agent keeps your main workflow unblocked while ensuring answers come from high-trust primary sources rather than secondary summaries, with findings persisted as a cited Markdown file in the repo. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Background research agent: Spins up a separate agent to investigate while you continue working. - Primary-source verification: Follows every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs. - 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 third-party API handles rate limits; the agent reads the official documentation and source, then saves a cited summary alongside your existing research notes. ## Quick Start Research how the Stripe API handles idempotency keys using official documentation and save the cited findings as a Markdown file in this 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?▼

Invoke the research skill with your question; it spins up a background agent that investigates while you keep working. The agent writes its findings to a single Markdown file with citations when finished.

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 research findings saved in the repo?▼

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

Does the research output include citations for each claim?▼

Yes, each claim in the Markdown findings file cites its source. This makes the output auditable and lets you verify statements against the original documentation or code.

When should I not use a background research agent?▼

Avoid it for questions answerable from your local codebase context or requiring immediate interactive clarification. It is best suited to self-contained investigations against external documentation and specs.