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 Github Comments ResolveFetch all open PR review comments, prioritize by severity, fix critical and high issues first with individual commits, reply to each resolved comment in-thread, run tests, push, and summarize remaining items. Use when the user wants to systematically resolve PR review feedback. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Cookiy AI User Research Skill User Research SkillUser Research, End to End
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tomevault-io Bundle Adhd Design ExpertDesigns digital experiences for ADHD brains using neuroscience research and UX principles. Expert in reducing cognitive load, time blindness solutions, dopamine-driven engagement, and compassionate Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Ace Fca WorkflowAdvanced Context Engineering with Frequent Intentional Compaction (ACE-FCA) for complex coding tasks. Use this skill when working on brownfield codebases, large repos (100k+ LOC), complex bugs, multi-file refactors, or features requiring deep codebase understanding. Triggers include requests to fix bugs in unfamiliar code, implement features in large codebases, understand complex code flows, or when the user mentions "research plan implement", "ACE-FCA", or "frequent compaction". This workflow prevents context window exhaustion and produces high-quality, reviewable artifacts. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Workflow ReflectionFinalize the workflow by reflecting on the process, moving ADRs, closing issues, and preparing for merge. Stage 8 of the development workflow. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Kilo Org Kilo Marketplace Lead Research AssistantLead Research Assistant
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tomevault-io Bundle Lifesciences GenomicsQueries genomic databases (Ensembl, NCBI, HGNC) via curl for gene lookup, variant annotation, orthology, and cross-database ID resolution. This skill should be used when the user asks to \"annotate variants\", \"find orthologs\", \"map gene IDs\", \"analyze linkage disequilibrium\", or mentions gene symbols, ENSG IDs, HGNC identifiers, VEP annotation, LD analysis, HGVS notation, or DNA sequences. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Testing KnowledgeTesting knowledge base for PHP 8.4 projects. Provides testing pyramid, AAA pattern, naming conventions, isolation principles, DDD testing guidelines, and PHPUnit patterns. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Best Practice ResearchExternal research on better patterns, libraries, and architectures. Used during planning and implementation red-team phases. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Research Workflow ManagementStructured AI-enabled research workflows for software development. Covers the six-phase workflow (Research, Plan, Iterate Plan, Experiment, Implement, Validate) with templates for each phase. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Academic Deep ResearchTransparent, rigorous research with full methodology — not a black-box API wrapper. Conducts exhaustive investigation through mandated 2-cycle research per theme, APA 7th citations, evidence hierarchy, and 3 user checkpoints. Self-contained using native OpenClaw tools (web_search, web_fetch, sessions_spawn). Use for literature reviews, competitive intelligence, or any research requiring academic rigor and reproducibility. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Workflow IdeationEvaluate whether an idea is worth implementing by asking structured questions about outcomes, alignment, and opportunity cost. Stage 1 of the development workflow. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Workflow RevisionIterate on implementation fixes surfaced by review until all claims are verified. Stage 6 of the development workflow. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Lenny ResearchUser research skills from Lenny's Podcast - interviews, surveys, feedback analysis, usability testing Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Sdd ResearchPattern investigation and technical research before specification. Use when technical approach is unclear, exploring existing solutions, or analyzing codebase patterns. Supports deep research mode for thorough external investigation. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Clean Architecture PlaybookSummarize and apply Clean Architecture best practices and layer conventions. Use when users ask for Clean Architecture guidance, CQRS command/query patterns, folder and naming conventions, or architecture reviews. Keep responses language-agnostic unless a specific language is requested. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Build Repo ContextCrawl repository PRs, issues, and review comments to distill institutional knowledge into a shared knowledge base. Run periodically by "context agents" to maintain agent_artefacts/repo_context/REPO_CONTEXT.md. Trigger only on specific request. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Software UX ResearchCovers user research methods and research ops. Use when running interviews, usability tests, surveys, or A/B tests to de-risk product decisions. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Raise Negotiation PrepMarket salary research, accomplishment quantification, negotiation scripts, total compensation analysis, timing strategy. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Ossd Enrich CollectionEnrich project metadata (display names, descriptions, websites, Twitter) for a list of projects — from a collection file, explicit slug list, or glob pattern. Dispatches parallel subagents to research each project via GitHub and web search. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Research ExternalExternal research workflow for docs, web, APIs - NOT codebase exploration Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Aj Geddes Useful AI Prompts User Research AnalysisUser Research Analysis
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tomevault-io Bundle Account ResearchResearch a company or person and get actionable sales intel. Works standalone with web search, supercharged when you connect enrichment tools or your CRM. Trigger with "research [company]", "look up [person]", "intel on [prospect]", "who is [name] at [company]", or "tell me about [company]". Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Architecture Aware InitArchitecture-aware project initialization combining online research with archetype selection. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Deal AnalyzerDeep investment evaluation — 12-section VC analysis from pitch decks with web research, parallel AI analysis, and multi-channel delivery. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Interview WriteupWrite-up support for qualitative interview research in sociology. Guides methods and findings drafting with emphasis on argument-driven narrative, not formulaic quote display. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Paper Search UsageThis skill should be used when user asks to "search for papers", "find research papers", "search arXiv", "search PubMed", "find academic papers", "search IEEE", "search Scopus", or "look up scientific literature". Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Langchain AI Web ResearchUse this skill for requests related to web research; it provides a
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tomevault-io Bundle Citation VerificationThis skill provides reference guidance for citation verification in academic writing. Use when the user asks about "citation verification best practices", "how to verify references", "preventing fake citations", or needs guidance on citation accuracy. This skill supports ml-paper-writing by providing detailed verification principles and common error patterns. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Maystudios Claude Skills Video Fetch And SummarizeVideo Fetch & Summarize
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tomevault-io Bundle Grant Proposal WriterWrite compelling grant proposals for academic research, creative projects, and nonprofit initiatives. Covers federal (NSF, NEA, NEH), foundation, and institutional grants with attention to narrative, budget justification, and review criteria. Triggers on grant writing, funding proposals, research funding, or fellowship applications. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Case JustificationThis skill assumes users have selected their research site and can describe its key features. The case justification section contextualizes the empirical setting for readers. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Prospect ResearchCreates comprehensive prospect profiles and knowledge capsules for sales preparation. Use this skill when researching new prospects, preparing for calls, onboarding to new accounts, or updating prospect intelligence.
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tomevault-io Bundle Paper VisualizerTransform research papers into professional visual schemas. Analyzes paper logic, selects optimal layout patterns, and generates detailed prompts for AI image generation. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Research GrantsWrite competitive research proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and Taiwan NSTC. Agency-specific formatting, review criteria, budget preparation, broader impacts, significance statements, innovation narratives, and compliance with submission requirements. Use when this capability is needed.
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tomevault-io Bundle Ipps Deep ResearchApply when conducting deep research on technologies, APIs, frameworks, or other software development topics requiring systematic investigation Use when this capability is needed.
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 github-comments-resolve, cookiy-ai--user-research-skill--user-research-skill, adhd-design-expert. 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.