Research & Search Agent Skills

Research agent skills teach AI agents to gather and synthesize information properly: literature reviews, competitive analysis, web research with citations, and structured summaries. Each SKILL.md encodes a method, not just a prompt, so results stay consistent across runs.

Research & Search

928 skills
nickgallick
market-sizing
Scout research skill — Market Sizing
0
nivkazdan
dev-browser
Browser automation with persistent page state. Use when users ask to navigate websites, fill forms, take screenshots, extract web data, test web apps, or automate browser workflows. Trigger phrases include "go to [url]", "click on", "fill out the form", "take a screenshot", "scrape", "automate", "test the website", "log into", or any browser interaction request.
4 · bundle
lucassantana-dev
research
Deep research on a topic using web search, docs, and codebase analysis
1 · bundle
lucassantana-dev
feature-from-zero
Mega-composite — full greenfield feature development from idea to live. Chains research-and-decide (validate the idea + capture decision) → scope-and-execute (analysis + plan + implement) → design-build (if UI involved) → fix-the-suite (if tests need work) → merge-confidently → ship-it → knowledge-loop. The single command for "build feature X end-to-end."
1 · bundle
manu14357
perplexity
Web search and research using Perplexity AI. Use when user says "search", "find", "look up", "ask", "research", or "what's the latest" for generic queries. NOT for library/framework docs (use Context7) or workspace questions.
16 · bundle
ranbot-ai
astropy
Astropy is the core Python package for astronomy, providing essential functionality for astronomical research and data analysis.
6
danstrem2
notebooklm
Use this skill to query your Google NotebookLM notebooks directly from Claude Code for source-grounded, citation-backed answers from Gemini. Browser automation, library management, persistent auth. Drastically reduced hallucinations through document-only responses.
2 · bundle
onourimpram
apa-doi-verifier
Use when a reference list needs APA 7 cleanup, when DOIs must be confirmed real against Crossref or PubMed, when the user asks whether AI-suggested citations actually exist, or when a manuscript needs a citation hygiene pass before submission or defense.
2
welitonevoc
astropy
Astropy is the core Python package for astronomy, providing essential functionality for astronomical research and data analysis.
1
a5c-ai
process-builder
Scaffold new babysitter process definitions following SDK patterns, proper structure, and best practices. Guides the 3-phase workflow from research to implementation.
1.7k
testdouble
pairing
Build work collaboratively in reviewable pieces, handing each piece back for review before starting the next, so the person stays in the lead and steers while the work happens instead of reviewing a finished result. Use when someone says to pair with them on something, asks to collaborate rather than direct, wants to review as it goes, or wants to guide the work piece by piece — on code, on a design decision, or on writing. For a test-first build it runs tdd, for restructuring it runs refactor, for an interface contract it runs design-an-api, and for plan work it runs iterative-plan-review or plan-implementation, each collaboratively; invoke any of those directly instead to run it straight through without pausing. Does not pace someone through code that already exists and builds nothing — use code-walkthrough. Does not explain, summarize, or research something instead of producing it — use code-overview or research.
218
testdouble
investigate
Evidence-based investigation of issues, bugs, API calls, integrations, and other aspects of software development that need a deep dive to find the root cause and solutions. Use when you need to debug, troubleshoot, diagnose, or figure out why something is broken. Does not review code for quality or style — use code-review for auditing changes or post-code-review-to-pr for posting review feedback to GitHub. Does not assess architectural health or structural risk — use architectural-analysis for architectural concerns. Does not research open-ended options, prior art, or how something works when nothing is broken — use research for that. Does not capture feedback on Han's own skills — use han-feedback for that.
218 · bundle
modbender
pi
Personal investigator / people lookup skill. Deep background research on any person using public records, court documents, property records, social media, corporate filings, and web OSINT. Use when asked to look up, investigate, research, or find information about a person — including court records, traffic infractions, property ownership, career history, social media profiles, corporate affiliations, family connections, and contact details. Also use for "find everything about [person]", "background check", "dig up info on", "what can you find on", or any people-search request.
12 · bundle
q2805187159
newsletter-generation
Use this skill when the user requests to generate, create, write, or draft a newsletter, email digest, weekly roundup, industry briefing, or curated content summary. Supports topic-based research, content curation from multiple sources, and professional formatting for email or web distribution. Trigger on requests like "create a newsletter about X", "write a weekly digest", "generate a tech roundup", or "curate news about Y".
3
kk20300113-png
deep-research
Multi-source deep research using firecrawl and exa MCPs. Searches the web, synthesizes findings, and delivers cited reports with source attribution. Use when the user wants thorough research on any topic with evidence and citations.
0
jarbitechture
urf
Universal Reasoning Framework implementing λο.τ calculus over holarchic structures. Provides severity-based routing (R0-R3 pipelines), modular cognitive architecture (DEC, EVL, PAT, SYN, MEA, HYP, INT), fractal execution patterns, multi-level validation (η≥4, KROG), and adaptive learning. Triggers on: (1) complex multi-step reasoning, (2) high-stakes decisions requiring validation, (3) research synthesis across domains, (4) system design and architecture, (5) crisis management, (6) performance optimization. Implements scale-invariant reasoning from micro (tool calls) through meso (skill composition) to macro (orchestrated workflows).
0 · bundle
jarbitechture
sentry
Use when the user asks to inspect Sentry issues or events, summarize recent production errors, or pull basic Sentry health data via the Sentry API; perform read-only queries with the bundled script and require `SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN`.
0 · bundle
jarbitechture
handoff
Compress the entire current conversation into a clean, structured handoff document that lets a new chat session, a colleague, or future-you resume the work without losing decisions, constraints, or progress. Use this skill whenever the user says "handoff", asks to summarize the thread to continue elsewhere, mentions hitting context limits or the chat getting too long, wants to brief a teammate on this conversation, or asks to export or save where things stand. ALSO offer it proactively when a long working thread is clearly winding down or the user says they'll "pick this up later". Do NOT use for summarizing external documents or meetings; this skill summarizes the conversation itself.
0
lionelndong
research-adversarial
Skeptical pushback on the research dossier before it feeds the outline. Asks whether claims are cited, whether surprising findings are actually surprising, whether we missed the strongest competitor angle. One revision pass on FAIL (BLOG_AGENT_RESEARCH_REVISION_BUDGET, default 1).
0
shenxingy
blog-discourse
Research what people are actually saying about a topic in the last 30 days across Reddit, X / Twitter, YouTube, Hacker News, dev.to, Medium, and other public discourse platforms. API-free; uses WebSearch with platform-targeted site operators plus recency filters. Produces DISCOURSE.md (a structured brief) and JSON output the writer can consume. Complements blog-researcher (which focuses on authority sources) with a recency-and-engagement lens. Use when user says "blog discourse", "discourse research", "what are people saying about", "research what people are saying", "voice of customer", "social listening", "30-day research", "trend research", "what's the discussion on", "real-time research", "practitioner discourse", "/blog discourse".
8
shenxingy
research
Research external tools/competitors for a topic and write findings to BRAINSTORM.md (project topics) or ~/.clade/research/ (personal topics). Use when user says "/research [topic]".
8
tianhao909
creative-thinking-for-research
Applies cognitive science frameworks for creative thinking to CS and AI research ideation. Use when seeking genuinely novel research directions by leveraging combinatorial creativity, analogical reasoning, constraint manipulation, and other empirically grounded creative strategies.
1
x3allamerican
ergonomics-of-cmv-operation
Use this skill when the user asks about driver ergonomics — back/neck/shoulder injury prevention, seat adjustment + lumbar support, entering and exiting cab safely, load handling techniques, vibration reduction, stretching protocols, and how ergonomics affects workers compensation costs in trucking. Reference OSHA + ATA ergonomics research.
1
delorenj
bmad-sprint-status
Summarize sprint status and surface risks. Use when the user says "check sprint status" or "show sprint status"
1 · bundle
delorenj
bmad-domain-research
Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says wants to do domain research for a topic or industry
1 · bundle
rajanthar
last30days
Research what people actually say about any topic in the last 30 days. Pulls posts and engagement from Reddit, X, YouTube, TikTok, Hacker News, Polymarket, GitHub, and the web.
0 · bundle
promisingcoder
keyword-research
Finding and expanding keyword opportunities for free — mining Search Console queries for high-impression/low-position pages, expanding via Google Autocomplete, and snapshotting SERPs with web search; optional paid DataForSEO volume/difficulty data.
0
promisingcoder
feishu-wiki
Feishu knowledge base navigation. Activate when user mentions knowledge base, wiki, or wiki links.
0
eli-yu-first
knowledge-base-builder
Creates structured knowledge bases with FAQ generation, article templates, and search optimization
6 · bundle
metinduraktr-44
networkx
Comprehensive toolkit for creating, analyzing, and visualizing complex networks and graphs in Python. Use when working with network/graph data structures, analyzing relationships between entities, computing graph algorithms (shortest paths, centrality, clustering), detecting communities, generating synthetic networks, or visualizing network topologies. Applicable to social networks, biological networks, transportation systems, citation networks, and any domain involving pairwise relationships.
0 · bundle
azusagasaku
research-ops
以证据为先的ECC当前状态研究工作流程。当用户希望基于当前公开证据和提供的本地上下文获取最新事实、比较、丰富信息或建议时使用。
0
construct-ai-primary
source-verification
Use when incorporating information from research, references, or external sources. This skill provides verification procedures to ensure information used in deliverables is accurate, current, and from authoritative sources, preventing hallucination and misinformation.
0
baofeng-tech
last30days
Research the last 30 days across Reddit, X, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Hacker News, Polymarket, GitHub, and grounded web search. Returns a ranked, clustered brief with citations. Use when the task needs recent social evidence, competitor comparisons, launch reactions, trend scans, or person/company profiles.
1 · bundle
baofeng-tech
openclaw-twitter
Search X/Twitter profiles, tweets, trends, lists, communities, and Spaces through the AISA relay, then publish approved posts with OAuth. Use when: the user asks for Twitter/X research, monitoring, or posting without sharing passwords. Supports read APIs, authorization links, and media-aware posting.
1 · bundle
baofeng-tech
twitter-autopilot
Searches and reads X (Twitter): profiles, timelines, mentions, followers, tweet search, trends, lists, communities, and Spaces. Publishes posts, likes/unlikes tweets, and follows/unfollows users after the user completes OAuth in the browser. Use when the user asks for Twitter/X research, social listening, posting, or account interactions without sharing account passwords.
1 · bundle
baofeng-tech
marketpulse-plugin
Requires python3, and AISA_API_KEY. Uses the supplied AISA_API_KEY to send requests to https://api.aisa.one. Native-first ClawHub plugin for `marketpulse`. Ships the packaged AIsa skill with an `openclaw.plugin.json` manifest and a Claude-compatible bundle fallback. Query real-time and historical equity market data—prices, news, financial statements, metrics, analyst estimates, insider and institutional activity, SEC filings, earnings press releases, segmented revenues, stock screening, and macro interest rates. Use when you need broad public-market research from a single AIsa-backed skill. Use when: the user needs market data, stock analysis, dividend research, or read-only financial data workflows.
1 · bundle

Frequently asked questions

What are Research & Search agent skills?

Research agent skills teach AI agents to gather and synthesize information properly: literature reviews, competitive analysis, web research with citations, and structured summaries. Each SKILL.md encodes a method, not just a prompt, so results stay consistent across runs.

Which Research & Search skills are most installed?

Popular Research & Search skills on SkillMD right now include notebooklm, research, feature-from-zero. Rankings shift as installs change; sort this page by "Most downloaded" for the live list.

Do Research & Search skills work with Claude Code and Cursor?

Yes. Every skill here ships as a SKILL.md file, an open format that works in Claude Code, Claude.ai, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and 60+ other agents. Install one with npx skillmds add <owner>/<name>, or copy the file into your agent's skills directory.