research

Automate multi-source topic research with citations and structured reports.

Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sennett-lau/alice --skill research-sennett-lau
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/sennett-lau/alice/tree/main/framework/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sennett-lau/alice --skill research-sennett-lau

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Multi-source research with citations. Breaks a topic into sub-questions, searches the web, reads key sources in depth, and produces a cited report.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sub-question decomposition to structure complex topics into manageable parts.
  • Web searching and deep reading, aggregating credible sources with citations.
  • Generated reports suitable for knowledge bases or plan documentation, saved to project docs and .tmp areas.
  • Use Case: When evaluating a market, compare sources, extract key findings, and assemble a structured, cited report.

Quick Start

Ask me to research a topic deeply and I will generate a structured, cited report saved to <project-root>/.tmp/research.

Frequently Asked Questions about research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate multi-source web research with citations for a competitive analysis?▼

Automated multi-source research with citations breaks a topic into sub-questions, searches the web, reads key sources, and produces a structured cited report. It is suitable for competitive analyses, technology evaluations, and due diligence.

What is the best way to structure a complex topic into manageable research sub-questions?▼

Sub-question decomposition structures complex research topics into manageable parts for systematic web searching and deep reading. This planning step ensures thorough synthesis across credible sources before assembling a final cited report.

Can I generate a cited knowledge base report from web searches without manual aggregation?▼

Yes, automated research skills can search the web, aggregate credible sources, extract key findings, and assemble a structured cited report. The generated output is suitable for knowledge bases or plan documentation.

Does automated research and synthesis work for due diligence and technology evaluations?▼

Automated research applies to due diligence and technology evaluations by comparing sources, extracting key findings, and assembling structured cited reports. It fulfills planning, searching, deep-reading, synthesis, and output formatting workflows.

How do I save a structured research report with citations to my project directory?▼

Automated research outputs format and save structured cited reports directly to the project root .tmp/research directory. You simply ask the tool to research a topic deeply, and it generates the report file automatically.