you-research

name	you-research
description	Route research tasks between a cost-conscious agentic search workflow, You.com Research API scripts, and managed or payment-aware MCP fallback.
compatibility	Requires network access and either You.com MCP tools with `YDC_API_KEY`, OAuth, or payment support, or the You.com Research API with `YDC_API_KEY` or an MPP/x402-capable client.
license	MIT
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You.com Research Routing

Use this skill to choose the right You.com research path for the user's goal: agent-led search, Research API scripts, or managed MCP fallback.

Prerequisites

For API scripts:

• Use YDC_API_KEY when available, or an MPP/x402-capable HTTP client for keyless paid Research API calls.
• With YDC_API_KEY, use these API request headers: and .