research

Investigate questions against primary sources and write cited findings to Markdown files.

1|Updated Jun 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SevWren/Daily-Motivation-Brain-Helper --skill research-sevwren
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/SevWren/Daily-Motivation-Brain-Helper/tree/main/CLAUDE/skills/engineering/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SevWren/Daily-Motivation-Brain-Helper --skill research-sevwren

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It removes the need to pause your own work to dig through documentation, source code, and specs by delegating the reading and fact-gathering to a background agent that reports back with cited findings. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-source investigation: Traces every claim back to official docs, source code, specs, or first-party APIs rather than secondary write-ups. - Cited Markdown reports: Writes findings to a single Markdown file with a source citation for each claim. - Convention-aware placement: Saves the report where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions. - Use Case: Ask how a library's authentication flow works; a background agent reads the official docs and source, then drops a cited summary into your repo's notes folder while you keep coding. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to research how a specific API or library feature works 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?▼

Invoke this skill with the question you want answered. It spins up a background agent that investigates primary sources and writes a cited Markdown report, so you can continue other work in parallel.

What sources does the research agent use?▼

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

Where are the research findings saved?▼

Findings are written to a single Markdown file placed where the repository already keeps such notes. If no convention exists, the agent picks a sensible location and tells you where it saved the file.

Does the research output include citations?▼

Yes, each claim in the Markdown report is cited to its source. This makes the findings verifiable and lets you trace any statement back to the original documentation or code.

When should I not use a background research agent?▼

Avoid it for questions answerable from context already in the conversation or requiring immediate interactive clarification. It suits self-contained investigations where asynchronous reading of docs or code is acceptable.