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Research Skills

Research skills focus on gathering information, exploring codebases, and reviewing documents.

SkillPurposeCommon Personas
Web SearchFind current information from the webAll domain personas
Document ReviewAnalyze and extract insights from documentsWatson, Goeth, Franklin
Codebase ExplorationNavigate and understand code repositoriesKestra
Literature ReviewSurvey academic or technical literatureWatson, Franklin

Find current information from the web including news, documentation, and references.

When to Use:

  • Looking up current market data
  • Finding official documentation
  • Researching recent developments

Inputs Required:

  • Search query or topic
  • Optional: date range, source constraints

Outputs Produced:

  • Relevant findings with sources
  • Summary of key information
  • Links to original sources

Analyze and extract insights from provided documents.

When to Use:

  • Analyzing contracts, reports, or specifications
  • Extracting key information from long documents
  • Comparing multiple documents

Inputs Required:

  • Document(s) to analyze
  • Specific questions or focus areas

Outputs Produced:

  • Key findings and insights
  • Relevant excerpts with citations
  • Summary and recommendations

Navigate and understand code repositories to find relevant files, patterns, and architecture.

When to Use:

  • Understanding existing code structure
  • Finding specific implementations
  • Identifying patterns and dependencies

Inputs Required:

  • Repository or codebase access
  • Specific questions or areas of interest

Outputs Produced:

  • Architecture overview
  • Relevant file locations
  • Code pattern analysis

Survey academic or technical literature on a topic.

When to Use:

  • Medical or scientific questions
  • Technical research requiring citations
  • Understanding state of the art

Inputs Required:

  • Topic or research question
  • Optional: specific databases or journals

Outputs Produced:

  • Summary of findings
  • Key studies and their conclusions
  • Evidence quality assessment