| name | web-research |
| description | Structured approach to conducting thorough web research with source citation |
| license | MIT |
| allowed-tools | ["web_search","web_fetch","read_file","write_file"] |
| triggers | ["research","search","find information"] |
Web Research Skill
When to Use
- User asks you to research a topic
- You need to gather information from multiple sources
- Task requires fact-checking or verification
Workflow
1. Define Scope
Before searching, clarify:
- What specific questions need answering?
- What depth of coverage is needed?
- Are there preferred or authoritative sources?
2. Search Strategy
Execute searches in this order:
- Broad overview search
- Specific fact-finding searches
- Alternative viewpoint searches
3. Source Evaluation
For each source, assess:
- Authority (who wrote it?)
- Currency (when published?)
- Relevance (does it answer the question?)
4. Synthesis
Combine findings into a coherent summary with citations.
Examples
Example: Technology Research
User: "Research the latest developments in WebAssembly"
Step 1: Define scope
- Focus on recent developments
- Include browser support status
- Cover WASI developments
Step 2: Execute searches
- "WebAssembly developments 2026"
- "WASI preview 2 status"
- "WebAssembly component model"
Step 3: Evaluate sources
- Prefer official documentation
- Cross-reference with reputable tech blogs
Step 4: Synthesize findings
- Create summary with citations
- Note any conflicting information
