| name | research-web |
| description | Triggered when user asks to research information online, search for articles, find solutions, research companies, or gather web information. Uses Exa MCP. Automatically delegates to the web-researcher agent. |
| allowed-tools | Read, Grep, Glob, WebFetch, WebSearch, mcp__exa__web_search_exa, mcp__exa__company_research_exa, mcp__exa__crawling_exa, mcp__exa__deep_researcher_start, mcp__exa__deep_researcher_check |
| context | fork |
| agent | web-researcher |
Research Web Skill
Trigger Phrases
This skill is automatically triggered when the user:
- Asks to "research" or "search for" information
- Requests web research or online information
- Wants to "find articles" or "look up" something
- Mentions "web search", "online research", or "find information"
- Asks about companies, technologies, or general topics
Delegation Instructions
When this skill is triggered:
- Delegate immediately to the
web-researcher agent
- Specify research topic or question
- Include research focus or requirements
- Provide any context or constraints
- Include depth requirements (quick vs. deep research)
Context to Pass
- Research Topic: What to research
- Research Question: Specific question to answer
- Focus Areas: Specific aspects to focus on
- Depth: Quick overview vs. deep research
- Sources: Preferred source types if mentioned
- Context: Project or use case context
Agent Responsibilities
The web-researcher agent will:
- Use Exa MCP for intelligent web search
- Find relevant information from multiple sources
- Synthesize findings into actionable insights
- Verify information accuracy
- Provide source attribution
- Present findings clearly
Usage Examples
Example 1: General Research
User: "What are the best practices for API rate limiting?"
Delegation: Delegate to web-researcher with:
- Topic: API rate limiting best practices
- Focus: Current best practices
- Depth: Comprehensive
Example 2: Company Research
User: "Tell me about company X and their products"
Delegation: Delegate to web-researcher with:
- Topic: Company X
- Focus: Products and business
- Use Case: Understanding company
Example 3: Technical Solution
User: "Find solutions for implementing real-time updates"
Delegation: Delegate to web-researcher with:
- Topic: Real-time updates implementation
- Focus: Technical solutions
- Context: Web application
Best Practices
- Use Exa MCP for web research
- Search multiple angles
- Verify source quality
- Synthesize information
- Provide source attribution
- Present actionable insights
