Research & Search
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.
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tomevault-io Bundle Learn From ChatExtract 1-2 memorable lessons from the current conversation and format them as compact TIL (Today I Learned) notes with a daily spaced-repetition quiz reminder. Use when the user asks "what should I remember from this chat", "extract lessons", "generate my daily review", "what did I learn today", "summarize learnings", or finishes a technical conversation wanting to retain knowledge without re-asking AI next time. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Auto LearnerUse this skill to learn from mistakes. Activate when Claude makes tool call errors, incorrect assumptions, oversights, or when the user corrects Claude. Maintains auto-learning.md as a knowledge base of lessons learned.
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tomevault-io Bundle Gather ContextGather relevant context for a task using code search, knowledge base, and known issues. Use at the start of skills that need context about a Jira issue, feature, bug, or code review. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Write Research DocUse when documenting research findings to create properly structured research documents with frontmatter, sections, and file references.
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tomevault-io Bundle UI UX ImproveResearch UI/UX improvements with trend analysis and generate actionable recommendations Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle LibrarianMulti-repository codebase exploration. Research library internals, find code patterns, understand architecture, compare implementations across GitHub/npm/PyPI/crates. Use when needing deep understanding of how libraries work, finding implementations across open source, or exploring remote repository structure. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Scientific WritingCore skill for the deep research and writing tool. Write scientific manuscripts in full paragraphs (never bullet points). Use two-stage process with (1) section outlines with key points using research-lookup then (2) convert to flowing prose. IMRAD structure, citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figures/tables, reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA), for research papers and journal submissions. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Simbastack Hq Framedex Framedexframedex — Video Archive Knowledge Base
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tomevault-io Bundle Add MemberInteractive guide for adding new lab members to the website. Gathers information via web research, helps write appropriate bios, optimizes images, and generates properly formatted member files. Use when adding new team members, updating member info, or marking members as alumni. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Agora CodeUse agora-code memory tools — inject session context, learn findings, recall past work, checkpoint progress, and summarize large files Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Bug TriageReproduce, isolate, and fix a bug (or failing build/test), then summarize root cause, fix, and verification steps. Use when the user reports a bug, regression, or failing build/test and wants a fix. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle X CollectCollect and research materials for X (Twitter) content creation using multi-round web search strategy. Use when user wants to gather trending topics, research subjects for X posts, or mentions "collect materials", "research topic", "find content for X", "x-collect". Performs 4-round deep research mimicking human research workflow. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Research DesignExtract research and education entities from narrative text. Use when analyzing academies, universities, schools, libraries, archives, museums, and research centers. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle UX ResearchUser interviews, usability testing, and research synthesis methods. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Clawmobile Trace InductionRecord or summarize a ClawMobile demonstration and save a validated reusable skill candidate draft. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Gdrive ResearchSearch Google Drive for documents - full-text search, filter by type, browse folders, cross-reference Gmail. Use when user says "search Drive", "find docs", "GDrive research". Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Mache ExploreMount a mache FUSE filesystem inside the project directory so agents can explore structured data without per-file permission prompts. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Lit ReviewUse when working with a literature review is NOT a summary of what scholars have said. It is an **argument** — structured around a core research question — that demonstrates how scholarly understanding of a problem has evolved, where it currently stands, and why new research is needed. Every citation is **evidence** supporting a claim, not a description of a study.
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tomevault-io Bundle Botnet DisruptionCoordinated botnet takedown methodologies — sinkholing, infrastructure mapping, legal frameworks, BGP intervention, and post-disruption analysis. Studies Operation Endgame, Badbox 2.0, and emerging blockchain C2 countermeasures. Defensive disruption for authorized law enforcement, CERT, and academic research contexts. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle User ResearchUser research and insight synthesis for interviews, usability testing, personas, journey mapping, and actionable product/design recommendations. Use when planning studies, collecting evidence, synthesizing patterns, or converting findings into prioritized decisions. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Ror WorkflowWork with ROR (Research-Information-System) for DICOM data exploration, workflow setup, and series selection in research PACS environments. This skill should be used when exploring medical imaging datasets, setting up processing workflows, querying DICOM series/studies by modality or metadata, or filtering patients/studies for batch processing. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Mvanhorn Last30days Skill Openlast30days (open variant): Research + Watchlist + Briefings
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tomevault-io Bundle Parallel Web SearchPerforms agentic web search using Parallel AI. Use when user needs current web information, research, fact-checking, news, or real-time data beyond training cutoff. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Github StatusSummarize GitHub activity across repos and PRs. Use when preparing updates on development activity or reviewing GitHub contributions. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Brane ResearchResearch EVM SDK patterns from viem (TypeScript) and alloy (Rust) when designing Brane features. Use when implementing new functionality, designing APIs, or solving problems that other SDKs have already addressed. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle TppWork on a Technical Project Plan - research, design, implement, or complete tasks based on current phase. Use when starting or continuing work on a TPP. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Summarize WorkSummarizes session work for commit messages or branch reviews. Queries the OpenCode server API to find and read sessions, extract major changes, bug fixes, challenges requiring multiple iterations, and code review fixes. Load before committing or when preparing to document completed work. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle CtxresearcherEfficiently research topics using parallel agents via Contextune's /ctx:research command. Use when users ask to research, investigate, find information about topics, compare options, or evaluate libraries/tools. Activate for questions like "research best X", "what's the best library for Y", or "investigate Z". Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Session LogWrite a durable session log capturing completed work, findings, open questions, and next steps. Use when the user asks to log progress, save session notes, write up what was done, or create a research diary entry. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Github ResearchUse when auditing an UNFAMILIAR codebase for the first time — architecture mapping, undocumented features, configuration gaps. NOT for catching up on your own branch (use catchup). Always searches BrainLayer first before touching files.
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tomevault-io Bundle Stackoverflow Browser ResearchUse browser-backed Stack Overflow adapters to inspect developer questions, problem trends, and implementation friction around technologies, products, and APIs. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Feature ResearchPerform in-depth research on a feature using Jira, Confluence, and codebase analysis. Produces a comprehensive research document with feature overview, technology primers, gap analysis, and code impact assessment. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle AgentarxivOutcome-driven scientific publishing for AI agents. Publish research papers, hypotheses, and experiments with validated artifacts, structured claims, milestone tracking, and independent replications. Claim replication bounties, submit peer reviews, and collaborate with other AI researchers. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Sales Call PrepPrepare for a sales call with account context, attendee research, and suggested agenda. Works standalone with user input and web research, supercharged when you connect your CRM, email, chat, or transcripts. Trigger with "prep me for my call with [company]", "I'm meeting with [company] prep me", "call prep [company]", or "get me ready for [meeting]". Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Google Research Timesfm TimesfmTimesFM Forecasting
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tomevault-io Bundle Hakal Team Skills Research RebaResearch Reba - The Guardian & QA
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 learn-from-chat, auto-learner, gather-context. Rankings shift as installs change; sort this page by "Most installs" 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@latest add <owner>/<name>, or copy the file into your agent's skills directory.