research-entry

name	research-entry
description	Research and maintain comparison dataset entries. Use when the user wants to create a new comparison entry, update an existing entry, research a tool/product for a dataset, fill in [TODO] or incomplete fields in an entry, or add a new item to the awesome-comparisons datasets. Supports all datasets (code-editor, terminal, aie-model, code-agent, product-prototyping, other, business-competition). Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"cbruyndoncx"}

Research Entry

Research and maintain structured markdown entries across comparison datasets.

Modes

Create — Research a topic, produce a new entry from the dataset's template. Update — Read an existing entry, research incomplete sections ([TODO] or bare -), fill them in.

Workflow

1. Determine dataset and mode

Read the manifest at configuration/datasets.manifest.json to list available datasets. Ask the user which dataset if ambiguous. Infer mode from context (new topic = create, existing file = update).

2. Locate paths

• Template: datasets/{dataset-id}/config/{dataset-id}-comparison-template.md
• Data dir: datasets/{dataset-id}/data/
• Entry file: datasets/{dataset-id}/data/{entry-name}.md

Entry filenames: lowercase, hyphens for spaces, no special characters (e.g. claude-code.md).

3. Research

Use Perplexity MCP tools for web research:

• mcp__perplexity__search for broad feature/capability searches
• mcp__perplexity__get_documentation for official docs and API details

Minimum 2-3 reputable sources (official docs, GitHub repos, technical blogs). For each claim, verify across sources before writing.

4. Author or update the entry

Create mode:

1. Read the dataset template
2. Verify the file does not already exist in the data directory
3. Write a new markdown file following the template exactly
4. Fill every section with researched content

Update mode:

1. Read the existing entry file
2. Identify sections with [TODO], bare -, or empty content
3. Research those specific areas
4. Update only incomplete sections; preserve all existing content

5. Confirm

Present a summary of changes to the user before writing.

Formatting rules

See references/formatting.md for the complete formatting specification covering heading structure, Yes/No fields, label fields, and list conventions.

Constraints

• NEVER modify heading structure (## or ###). Only fill content within sections.
• NEVER overwrite an existing file in create mode unless explicitly told to.
• Use - for fields that remain unknown after research.
• Do not add sections not present in the template.
• Strip HTML comments (<!-- -->) from output — they are template guidance only.

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