| name | research-brief |
| description | Research a topic across several sources and write a cited brief (use when the user asks you to research / "look into" / summarize a topic from the web) |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | 0pen-sourcer |
| tools | ["web_search","web_fetch","write_file"] |
Research brief
Turn a question into a short, honest, cited brief — several sources, not one, every claim traceable.
Steps
- State the question in one sentence. If it is broad, pick the 2-4 sub-questions that actually matter.
web_search the topic. Skim the result titles and pick the 3-5 most credible, most relevant links (prefer primary sources, official docs, and reputable outlets over SEO blogspam).web_fetch each chosen link with a focused prompt for what you need from THAT page. Pull facts, numbers, and quotes; note the URL each came from.- Cross-check: when two sources disagree, say so instead of silently picking one.
write_file the brief as markdown (to a path the user chose, or ~/Documents/):
- TL;DR — 2-3 sentence answer up top.
- Key findings — bullets, each with its source link.
- Caveats / unknowns — what the sources did not settle.
- Sources — the list of URLs used.
- Give the user the TL;DR in chat plus the file path.
Don't
- Don't rely on a single source — a brief from one page is just that page.
- Don't state anything as fact that no source supports; mark it clearly as your own inference.
- Don't pad with filler. Short and honest beats long and vague.
- Don't fetch 15 pages when 3-5 good ones answer it.
