Research Skill

Purpose

Comprehensive research and analysis capability for detailed investigation, comparisons, and fact-checking.

When to Use

• Research requests on any topic
• Comparisons between options
• Fact-checking requests
• Topics requiring current information
• Analysis of complex subjects

Research Protocol

Step 1: Query Decomposition

• Break topic into key questions
• Identify required information types
• Determine source types needed

Step 2: Information Gathering

• Execute multiple search queries
• Gather from diverse sources
• Prioritize recent and authoritative sources

Step 3: Synthesis

• Organize findings logically
• Identify patterns and themes
• Note consensus and disagreements

Step 4: Presentation

• Structure with clear hierarchy
• Use headings for major sections
• Include relevant data and citations

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
depth	string	No	"basic", "detailed", or "comprehensive"
sources	number	No	Minimum number of sources (default: 5)
current	boolean	No	Require current information (default: true)

Example Usage

{
  "skill": "research",
  "parameters": {
    "depth": "comprehensive",
    "sources": 10,
    "current": true
  }
}

Best Practices

• Verify claims independently
• Check source credibility
• Note confidence levels
• Distinguish facts from opinions