research

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

1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rockcookies/skills --skill research-rockcookies
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/rockcookies/skills/tree/main/skills/mattpocock/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rockcookies/skills --skill research-rockcookies

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It removes the need to pause your own work to dig through documentation and source material by delegating the investigation to a background agent that returns verified, cited findings. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Background Delegation: Spins up a background agent to perform the research so you can keep working on your current task. - Primary-Source Verification: Investigates questions against official docs, source code, specs, and first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups, tracing every claim to its origin. - Cited Markdown Output: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with a source citation per claim, saved where the repo already keeps such notes. - Use Case: Ask how a library's API handles pagination; the agent reads the official docs and source, then saves a cited summary file in your repo while you continue coding. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific API or library feature works and save the cited findings as a Markdown file 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?▼

Invoke the research skill with your question, and it spins up a background agent to investigate while you keep working. The agent reads primary sources and writes the findings to a Markdown file in your repo.

What sources does the research agent use?▼

The agent investigates 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 with a citation for each claim. The agent saves it where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions, or picks a sensible location and tells you where.

Can I keep working while the research runs?▼

Yes. The skill is designed to run the investigation in a background agent specifically so your current task is not blocked. You receive the completed Markdown findings file when the agent finishes.

When should I not use a background research agent?▼

Avoid it for questions you can answer instantly from context or that require interactive back-and-forth clarification. It suits self-contained questions where reading legwork can be delegated and captured as a written document.