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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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Installing AllotropySub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Installing allotropy (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Knowledge ManagementCreate, organize, and maintain support knowledge base content to reduce ticket volume
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ferroxlabs Bundle Debate CoachExpert debate preparation and coaching covering argument construction (claim-evidence-warrant), major debate formats (Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary, Policy), rebuttal strategies, cross-examination techniques, logical fallacy identification, research methodology, flowing (note-taking), and judging criteria. Use when the user asks about debate coach or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Grant WriterProfessional grant writing guide covering prospect research, letters of inquiry, full proposal development, budget construction, evaluation plans, compliance requirements, and post-award management for successful funding acquisition. Use when the user asks about grant writer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of grant writer or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Trip PlannerComplete trip itinerary creation guide covering destination research, day-by-day planning, transportation logistics, accommodation selection, booking timing optimization, budget allocation, must-see vs hidden gems balance, and itinerary templates for weekend, week, and two-week trips. Use when the user asks about trip planner, or needs help with complete trip itinerary creation guide covering destination research, day-by-day planning, transportation logistics, accommodation selection, booking timing optimization, budget allocation, must-see vs hidden gems balance, and itinerary templates for weekend, week, and two-week trips. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of trip planner.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Essay OutlineCreates detailed essay outlines with thesis statements, topic sentences, evidence placeholders, and conclusion structure for learners planning academic essays. Produces a complete skeleton the learner can fill in -- distinct from writing skills that produce finished text. Use when a learner asks to outline an essay, plan an academic paper, structure their writing before drafting, or organize their arguments. Do NOT use for writing the full essay (use writing category skills), for research paper structure (use writing `research-paper-structure`), or for creative writing outlines (use writing category skills).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Habit TrackerHabit formation guide built on behavioral science research covering the behavior design loop, implementation intentions, progressive scaling, tracking methods, breaking bad habits, identity-based change, and the science of habit formation. Use when the user asks about habit tracker, or needs help with habit formation guide built on behavioral science research covering the behavior design loop, implementation intentions, progressive scaling, tracking methods, breaking bad habits, identity-based change, and the science of habit formation. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of habit tracker.
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ferroxlabs Bundle New Pet GuideComprehensive new pet adoption guide covering pet selection and lifestyle matching, breed research, home preparation checklists, first day/week/month guides, essential supplies, pet-proofing, first vet visit planning, establishing routines, bonding strategies, and adoption vs breeder considerations. Use when the user asks about new pet guide, or needs help with comprehensive new pet adoption guide covering pet selection and lifestyle matching, breed research, home preparation checklists, first day/week/month guides, essential supplies, pet-proofing, first vet visit planning, establishing routines, bonding strategies, and adoption vs breeder considerations. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of new pet guide.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Survey DesignProduces a complete survey with question set in recommended order, question type selection (Likert, multiple choice, open text, matrix) with rationale, response scale definitions, and an analysis plan for each question. Does not assume statistical background. Use when the user asks to create a survey, design a questionnaire, build a feedback form, or plan a research survey with analysis methodology. Do NOT use for interview guide creation (use qualitative-coding for interview analysis), A/B test design (use ab-test-design), or market sizing research (use competitive-intelligence).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Travel SafetyComprehensive travel safety guide covering destination safety research, common scams by region, personal safety tips, money safety including cards vs cash, emergency contacts, travel insurance, health precautions, solo travel safety, and natural disaster awareness. Use when the user asks about travel safety, or needs help with comprehensive travel safety guide covering destination safety research, common scams by region, personal safety tips, money safety including cards vs cash, emergency contacts, travel insurance, health precautions, solo travel safety, and natural disaster awareness. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of travel safety.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Ab Test DesignDesigns A/B tests with hypothesis, control and variant definitions, primary metric, sample size calculation, test duration, and analysis plan using experimentation methodology. Use when the user asks about A/B testing, experiment design, split testing, hypothesis testing, or controlled experiments. Do NOT use for statistical analysis of completed tests (use a statistics skill), survey design (use employee-survey or user-research-plan), or feature prioritization (use prioritization-framework).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Apology RepairProvides the components of a meaningful apology and structured repair attempt frameworks drawn from relationship research. Produces complete apology scripts with accountability, impact acknowledgment, and concrete repair actions. Use when the user needs help apologizing, making amends, or repairing trust after causing hurt in a personal relationship. Do NOT use for legal liability situations, corporate crisis communication, or assessing whether a relationship warrants an apology.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Gap Year PlannerStructured gap year design guide covering goal setting, program research for volunteer, work, and travel options, budgeting, safety planning, skills development, re-entry planning, and strategies for making the gap year meaningful and productive. Use when the user asks about gap year planner or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Renovate A HouseGuides the user through a home renovation from budget planning through project completion, chaining renovation budgeting, financing, permit research, contractor evaluation, DIY assessment, project management, and finish selection skills across four categories. Use when the user wants to renovate a home, remodel rooms, or plan a major home improvement project. Do NOT use for minor repairs (use home-repair-first-response), routine maintenance (use annual-home-maintenance), or new home construction.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Research AdvisorResearch methodology guidance covering literature review strategies, source evaluation using the CRAAP test, citation management, research question formulation, methodology selection (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods), academic writing structure, and plagiarism avoidance. Use when the user asks about research advisor, or needs help with research methodology guidance covering literature review strategies, source evaluation using the craap test, citation management, research question formulation, methodology selection (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods), academic writing structure, and plagiarism avoidance. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of research advisor.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Start A BusinessGuided business launch workflow from business planning and market research through pricing strategy, brand identity, social media presence, and financial management for new entrepreneurs starting a service-based or product-based business. Use when the user wants to start a business or needs a structured multi-step process for this goal. Do NOT use when the request is a single-step task or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance.
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ferroxlabs Bundle T Shirt DesignerComplete t-shirt design guidance covering design for print methods (DTG, screen print, sublimation), mockup creation, print-on-demand platforms (Printful, Redbubble, Merch by Amazon), niche research and market strategy, marketplace optimization, file preparation, and building a sustainable apparel design business. Use when the user asks about t shirt designer or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Thesis StatementCrafts focused, arguable, specific thesis statements for academic papers, essays, and dissertations. Distinguishes between descriptive and argumentative thesis types and tests for strength. Use when the user asks to write a thesis statement, develop a central argument, or create the core claim for an academic paper or essay. Do NOT use for full paper structure (use research-paper-structure), abstract writing (use abstract-writing), or non-academic arguments (use different writing skills).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Biohacking BasicsEvidence-based guide to self-optimization covering sleep tracking and optimization, cold exposure protocols, light therapy, breath work, continuous glucose monitoring insights, supplement evaluation, heat therapy, and circadian rhythm alignment. Focuses on interventions backed by peer-reviewed research with clear risk-benefit analysis. Use when the user asks about biohacking basics, or needs help with evidence-based guide to self-optimization covering sleep tracking and optimization, cold exposure protocols, light therapy, breath work, continuous glucose monitoring insights, supplement evaluation, heat therapy, and circadian rhythm alignment. Do NOT use when the request requires professional medical advice or falls outside the scope of biohacking basics.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Documentary MakerEnd-to-end documentary filmmaking guidance covering research methodology, interview techniques, story arc construction, ethical considerations, archival footage use, narration, B-roll strategy, release forms, and festival submission strategy. Use when the user asks about documentary maker or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Flipping ResellerComplete guide to flipping and reselling for profit covering sourcing strategies, pricing research, platform selection, listing optimization, shipping logistics, and scaling a reselling business. Use when the user asks about flipping reseller, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of flipping reseller or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Go Back To SchoolComplete returning student workflow covering program research, application strategy, financial planning, academic preparation, and success systems for adult learners going back to school at any stage of life. Use when the user wants to go back to school or needs a structured multi-step process for this goal. Do NOT use when the request is a single-step task or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Literature ReviewWrites thematic literature reviews that synthesize sources into argument-driven narratives rather than sequential summaries. Identifies patterns, gaps, and contradictions across existing research. Use when the user asks to write a literature review, survey existing research, synthesize sources, or map the scholarly landscape on a topic. Do NOT use for single-paper summaries, annotated bibliographies, or research paper structure (use research-paper-structure for full papers).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Literature SearchCreates systematic literature search strategies with database selection, keyword combinations, Boolean operators, and inclusion/exclusion criteria for learners conducting academic research. Produces a complete search protocol -- not advice on why literature reviews matter. Use when a learner asks to search for academic sources, find research papers, create a literature search strategy, or build a systematic review protocol. Do NOT use for evaluating source credibility (use `source-evaluation`), for writing the literature review itself (use writing category skills), or for citation formatting (use `citation-management`).
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem SelectionSystematic framework for scientific problem selection, project ideation, troubleshooting stuck projects, and strategic research decisions.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Key Insights And RecommendationsSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Key Insights and Recommendations.
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vamseeachanta Skill Instrument Data Allotrope Code Export For Data EngineersSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Code Export for Data Engineers.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Execution Control Read This FirstSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: EXECUTION CONTROL - READ THIS FIRST.
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vamseeachanta Skill Clinical Trial Protocol Startup Welcome And Mode SelectionSub-skill of clinical-trial-protocol: Startup: Welcome and Mode Selection (+1).
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Graduate Students Primary AudieSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Graduate Students (Primary Audience) (+3).
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vamseeachanta Skill Scientific Problem Selection Immediate After Completing WorkSub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: Immediate (After Completing Workflow) (+2).
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vamseeachanta Skill Allotrope Tier1 Native Parsing PreferredSub-skill of instrument-data-allotrope: Tier 1: Native allotropy parsing (PREFERRED) (+2).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Adopt A PetComplete pet adoption workflow from research and lifestyle assessment through home preparation, finding and adopting the right pet, and successful integration into your household for a happy pet and confident owner. Use when the user wants to adopt a pet or needs a structured multi-step process for this goal. Do NOT use when the request is a single-step task or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance.
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ferroxlabs Bundle App Store OptimizerExpert app store optimization covering keyword research, screenshot design, A/B testing listings, review management, localization strategy, app preview videos, rating prompts, category selection, competitive analysis, and ASO tools. Use when the user asks about app store optimizer, app store optimizer best practices, or needs guidance on app store optimizer implementation. Do NOT use when the user needs a different specialized skill or is asking about an unrelated technology domain.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Art Grant ApplicantHelps artists and creative organizations research grant opportunities, write compelling proposals, build project budgets, and manage post-award reporting for arts funding from public agencies, private foundations, and corporate sponsors. Use when the user asks about art grant applicant, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of art grant applicant or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Citation ManagementCreates citation organization systems and format guides for learners managing academic sources. Produces a citation management plan with format examples for the learner's chosen style (APA, MLA, Chicago) -- not a citation generator. Use when a learner asks to organize their citations, set up a citation system, understand citation formats, or manage references for a research paper. Do NOT use for evaluating sources (use `source-evaluation`), for finding sources (use `literature-search`), or for writing annotated bibliographies (use `annotated-bibliography`).
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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 instrument-data-allotrope-installing-allotropy, knowledge-management, debate-coach. 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.