researcher

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3|Updated Mar 7, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qsdrqs/dotfiles --skill researcher-qsdrqs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: researcher
Source: https://github.com/qsdrqs/dotfiles/tree/main/opencode/skills/researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qsdrqs/dotfiles --skill researcher-qsdrqs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables iterative web research to transform vague prompts into evidence-backed answers by clarifying goals, performing broad initial scans, proposing directions, and conducting multiple deep-dive rounds that incorporate user feedback. It prioritizes fetching and reading original sources (not just search snippets) and uses pdf-to-text tools to extract PDFs when needed. Use cases include researching topics, collecting sources, locating papers/docs/forums, tracking latest developments, comparing approaches, gathering community discussions, and fact-checking claims.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Iterative research workflow: clarify prompts, perform broad scans, propose directions, and run multi-round deep-dives to gather comprehensive evidence.
  • Source fidelity and extraction: fetch/original sources, extract PDFs via pdftotext/pdftotxt when required, and preserve provenance.
  • Synthesis & decision support: surface trade-offs, uncertainties, and next steps to inform decisions or further research.

Quick Start

Provide a prompt and I will clarify it, run an iterative multi-round search, and deliver an evidence-backed synthesis with sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find credible sources and extract evidence from PDFs for research?▼

To extract evidence from PDFs for research, this skill fetches original sources and uses pdf-to-text tools to read documents, ensuring your synthesis is backed by full texts rather than just search snippets.

What is the best way to fact-check claims using iterative web research?▼

The best way to fact-check claims using iterative web research is performing multi-round scans that evaluate original sources. This process clarifies the prompt, proposes directions, and deep-dives to verify information accuracy.

How do I collect papers and forum discussions for an evidence-backed synthesis?▼

You collect papers and forum discussions by running broad initial scans followed by targeted deep-dive rounds. This iterative web research preserves source provenance and surfaces trade-offs for your final synthesis.

Can I use this research workflow to track latest developments and compare approaches?▼

Yes, you can use this research workflow to track latest developments and compare approaches. It conducts multi-round scans to gather community discussions and evidence, informing decisions and identifying next steps.

Does this iterative research tool require any specific dependencies or setup?▼

No external dependencies are required. The iterative research tool operates using local scripts and frontmatter-defined guidance to execute reproducible workflow steps and extract data from original sources.

When should I not use an automated iterative web research approach?▼

You should not use automated iterative web research when you need a single direct answer without source provenance, as this workflow is designed for multi-round scans, evidence extraction, and comprehensive synthesis rather than quick lookups.