| name | web-research |
| description | A skill for conducting comprehensive web research on any topic, synthesizing information from multiple sources into well-organized summaries. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | any |
| allowed-tools | read_file web_search fetch_url |
| metadata | {"author":"Maf.AgentSkills","version":"1.0.0","category":"research"} |
Web Research Skill
This skill helps you conduct comprehensive web research on any topic.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user asks you to:
- Research a topic thoroughly
- Find and summarize information from multiple sources
- Create a research report or literature review
- Compare different perspectives on a subject
Instructions
1. Clarify the Research Scope
Before starting, ensure you understand:
- The specific topic or question
- The depth of research required (quick overview vs. deep dive)
- Any specific sources or domains to focus on
- The desired output format
2. Search Strategy
- Start broad: Use general search queries to understand the landscape
- Narrow down: Use specific keywords based on initial findings
- Diversify sources: Look for academic, industry, and news perspectives
- Verify facts: Cross-reference important claims across sources
3. Information Synthesis
When synthesizing information:
- Organize by themes, not by source
- Highlight areas of consensus and disagreement
- Note the credibility and recency of sources
- Identify gaps in available information
4. Output Format
Structure your research report as:
# Research Report: [Topic]
## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentence overview]
## Key Findings
1. [Finding 1]
2. [Finding 2]
...
## Detailed Analysis
### [Theme 1]
[Analysis with citations]
### [Theme 2]
[Analysis with citations]
## Sources
- [Source 1]: [URL]
- [Source 2]: [URL]
...
## Limitations & Further Research
[What wasn't covered, what needs more investigation]
Tips
- Always cite your sources
- Be transparent about the limitations of your research
- Distinguish between facts, expert opinions, and speculation
- Update findings if you discover contradictory information
