Research Skill
Plan, gather, compare, and synthesize source-backed research for tools, markets, competitors, products, and technical decisions.
Best for
Marketers, founders, analysts, writers, and developers who need more than a quick unsourced answer.
Common use cases
When to use this skill
- Compare several tools or vendors before purchase.
- Build a market map from public sources.
- Gather evidence for a blog post, landing page, or product decision.
- Summarize source material with citations and caveats.
Example prompts
Prompts you can adapt
How to use it
A simple workflow
State the decision or content asset the research should support.
Ask for source links and dates when freshness matters.
Separate verified facts from inference.
FAQ
Questions about Research Skill
When should this skill browse the web?
Use browsing whenever information may have changed recently, such as pricing, product features, rankings, or company details.
How do I avoid shallow research?
Ask for comparisons, source quality notes, and implications for a specific decision instead of a generic overview.
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