research

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

Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sndrgrdn/skills --skill research-sndrgrdn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/sndrgrdn/skills/tree/main/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sndrgrdn/skills --skill research-sndrgrdn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Getting accurate answers about technical topics usually means manually digging through official documentation, source code, and specs, which interrupts your current work. This Skill delegates that reading legwork to a background agent so you keep working while trustworthy, source-cited findings are gathered for you. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Primary-source investigation: Follows 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 where each claim cites its source. - Convention-aware storage: Saves the report where the repo already keeps such notes, matching existing conventions or choosing a sensible location. - Use Case: Ask how a specific API authentication flow works; a background agent reads the official docs and source, then drops a cited Markdown summary into your repo's notes folder while you continue coding. ## Quick Start Use the research skill to investigate how token refresh works in this API 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 research a technical question without stopping my current work?▼

Delegate the question to a background agent that investigates it against primary sources while you keep working. The agent writes its findings to a cited Markdown file in your repository when finished.

What sources does the research agent use for answers?▼

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

Where are the research findings saved?▼

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

Does the research output include citations for its claims?▼

Yes, each claim in the Markdown report cites its source. This lets you verify any statement by following it back to the official documentation, code, or specification it came from.

When should I not use a background research agent?▼

Avoid it for questions answerable from your immediate context or requiring real-time interaction, since the agent works asynchronously. It is best suited for reading-heavy investigation of docs, APIs, and specs.