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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thomasmoreai Skill Hipaa Research PrivacyImplements HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements for research uses of protected health information under 45 CFR §164.512(i). Covers IRB and Privacy Board waivers of authorization, individual authorization for research, limited data set and data use agreements, preparatory to research provisions, and decedent research provisions. Keywords: HIPAA research, IRB waiver, Privacy Board, authorization, limited data set, preparatory research, de-identification, Common Rule.
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thomasmoreai Skill Expert Witness SummaryGenerates structured, citation-anchored summaries of expert witness reports for depositions, hearings, and trial preparation. Distills qualifications, methodology, opinions, assumptions, and quantitative findings into a navigable reference. Use when summarizing expert witness reports, retained expert disclosures, or rebuttal expert reports in US litigation.
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thomasmoreai Skill Legal Research SummarySynthesizes U.S. statutes, case law, and regulatory guidance into attorney-ready litigation research summaries with counterarguments and strategic implications. Use when drafting research memos, case law surveys, statutory/regulatory synthesis, or answering "what is the law on X" questions. Trigger keywords: legal research summary, research memo, case law survey, statutory analysis, regulatory guidance, legal landscape.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope ValidationSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Validation.
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vamseeachanta Skill Nextflow Pipelines Workflow ChecklistSub-skill of nextflow-pipelines: Workflow Checklist.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope File StructureSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: File Structure.
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vamseeachanta Skill Nextflow Pipelines Generate AutomaticallySub-skill of nextflow-pipelines: Generate automatically (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Nextflow Pipelines LicensesSub-skill of nextflow-pipelines: Licenses.
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thomasmoreai Skill Heritage Protection SummaryGenerates structured legal briefings on cultural heritage protection developments. Synthesizes judicial decisions, legislation, treaty updates, and regulatory changes across repatriation, trafficking, armed conflict, underwater heritage, intangible cultural heritage, and indigenous rights. Trigger when producing periodic briefings, policy digests, or thematic research for governments, NGOs, cultural institutions, or international organizations working in cultural property law.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Similar Clinical TrialsSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Similar Clinical Trials.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Pre Parsing ChecklistSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Pre-Parsing Checklist.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Supported InstrumentsSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Supported Instruments.
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vamseeachanta Skill Nextflow Pipelines 5a Check Genome AvailabilitySub-skill of nextflow-pipelines: 5a. Check genome availability (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Reference MaterialsSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Reference Materials.
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection The Central InsightSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: The Central Insight (+5).
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Output Format SelectionSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Output Format Selection.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Calculated Data HandlingSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Calculated Data Handling.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Common Mistakes To AvoidSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Common Mistakes to Avoid.
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vamseeachanta Skill Nextflow Pipelines Step 0 Acquire Data Geosra OnlySub-skill of nextflow-pipelines: Step 0: Acquire Data (GEO/SRA Only).
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Key Design PrinciplesSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Key Design Principles.
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection The 9 Skills OverviewSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: The 9 Skills Overview.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Implementation RequirementsSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Implementation Requirements.
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Foundational ReferenceSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Foundational Reference.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Study Design RecommendationsSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Study Design Recommendations.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Example 1 Vi Cell Blu FileSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Example 1: Vi-CELL BLU file (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Nextflow Pipelines Step 3 Run Test ProfileSub-skill of nextflow-pipelines: Step 3: Run Test Profile.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Full Workflow LogicSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Full Workflow Logic.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Workflow OverviewSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Workflow Overview.
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Skill WorkflowSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Skill Workflow.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol What This Skill DoesSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: What This Skill Does.
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Getting StartedSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Getting Started.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Intervention OverviewSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Intervention Overview.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Waypoint Based DesignSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Waypoint-Based Design (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Waypoint File FormatsSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Waypoint File Formats (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Fda Guidance DocumentsSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: FDA Guidance Documents.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Fda Regulatory PathwaySub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: FDA Regulatory Pathway.
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 hipaa-research-privacy, expert-witness-summary, legal-research-summary. 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.