| name | dynamic-research |
| description | Use when the user asks for source-backed research, official-documentation lookup, technical comparison, dependency evaluation, repository investigation plus synthesis, or fan-out research with ranked conclusions. |
| metadata | {"short-description":"Source-backed research workflow"} |
Dynamic Research
Use this skill for source-backed research that needs traceable evidence and ranked conclusions.
Research Contract
Start by defining:
- research question
- decision being supported
- required source quality
- recency requirements
- output format
- stop condition
When facts may have changed, verify with current primary sources.
Workflow
- Split the research question into independent subquestions.
- Prefer primary sources: official docs, release notes, standards, repository files, papers, or vendor documentation.
- Use
researcher for external official docs when subagent research is requested.
- Use
explore for local repository mapping when local code matters.
- Use
dependency-expert for package, SDK, or framework selection.
- Synthesize evidence into ranked conclusions.
- Separate sourced facts from inferences.
Evidence Rules
Include links for external sources. Include file references for local repository evidence. Treat current dates, versions, pricing, legal, security, and API behavior as verification-sensitive.
Output
Return:
- answer first
- key evidence
- ranked options or conclusions
- assumptions
- recommended next action
