research-report

name	research-report
description	Researches a topic and produces a structured report with key findings and source references.

Research Report Skill

This skill produces a structured research report on any topic by delegating research to the appropriate specialist subagent and compiling the findings into a clear, readable document.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks for:

• A detailed report or summary on a topic
• Research into a subject with cited sources
• Fact-finding that requires gathering information from multiple sources

Workflow

Step 1 - Clarify the Scope

Before starting, ensure you have the following information:

• The topic or question to research
• The desired depth
• Any specific angles, sources, or time period to focus on

If any of these are missing and cannot be inferred from context, ask the user before proceeding.

Step 2 - Delegate Research

Start the most appropriate subagent with a detailed prompt that includes:

• The topic to research
• The key questions to answer
• Instructions to return a list of findings with source references
• Instructions to cross-check important facts

Step 3 - Review and Compile

When the subagent returns its results:

• Review the findings for completeness and accuracy
• If the results are thin or insufficient, send the subagent back for another pass with more refined instructions
• Compile the findings into a structured report with summary, key findings, details, and sources

Step 4 - Deliver to User

Present the compiled report to the user in a clear, readable format. Do not use tables unless the user explicitly asks for one.

Notes

• Prefer authoritative, recent, and well-known sources.
• Do not fabricate or infer information that was not actually found during research.
• For time-sensitive topics, include the research date in the report.