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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ferroxlabs Skill Annotated Bibliography 2Creates annotated bibliography entries with summary, evaluation, and relevance notes for learners compiling research sources. Produces complete annotated entries -- not a guide on what annotated bibliographies are. Use when a learner asks to create an annotated bibliography, write source annotations, summarize and evaluate sources for a research project. Do NOT use for finding sources (use `literature-search`), for evaluating single sources (use `source-evaluation`), or for citation formatting only (use `citation-management`).
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ferroxlabs Skill Travel Safety 2Comprehensive 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 Skill Research Paper Structure 2Structures research papers in IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) or social sciences format with section-by-section guidance, producing a complete paper framework. Use when the user asks to structure a research paper, write an academic paper, organize a study for publication, or create an IMRaD paper. Do NOT use for literature reviews (use literature-review), abstracts only (use abstract-writing), or editing an existing paper (use academic-paper-review).
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ferroxlabs Skill Interview Coach 2Complete interview preparation guide covering the STAR method for behavioral questions, common question bank with example answers, company research checklist, questions to ask interviewers, salary discussion timing, virtual interview setup, panel interview strategies, and thank-you follow-up templates. Use when the user asks about interview coach, or needs help with complete interview preparation guide covering the star method for behavioral questions, common question bank with example answers, company research checklist, questions to ask interviewers, salary discussion timing, virtual interview setup, panel interview strategies, and thank-you follow-up templates. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of interview coach.
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ferroxlabs Skill Flipping Reseller 2Complete 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 Skill Apology Repair 2Provides 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 Skill New Pet Guide 2Comprehensive 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 Skill Gratitude Guide 2Gratitude practice guide covering journaling methods, gratitude letter writing, mindful appreciation exercises, gratitude meditation, research-backed benefits, overcoming negativity bias, gratitude in relationships, seasonal practices, and gratitude challenges for building a lasting appreciation practice. Use when the user asks about gratitude guide, or needs help with gratitude practice guide covering journaling methods, gratitude letter writing, mindful appreciation exercises, gratitude meditation, research-backed benefits, overcoming negativity bias, gratitude in relationships, seasonal practices, and gratitude challenges for building a lasting appreciation practice. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of gratitude guide.
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ferroxlabs Skill Fact Check Framework 2Provides a systematic framework for fact-checking written content by identifying claims, classifying their verifiability, flagging unsupported assertions, and recommending verification steps. Use when the user asks to fact-check a document, verify claims in writing, identify unsupported assertions, or assess the evidential basis of a piece. Do NOT use for citation formatting (use citation-reference), academic peer review (use academic-paper-review), or general editing (use copy-editing).
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ferroxlabs Skill Citation Management 2Creates 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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ferroxlabs Skill Academic Paper Review 2Reviews academic papers for methodological rigor, argument structure, evidence quality, and scholarly conventions. Produces structured peer-review-style feedback with specific, actionable recommendations. Use when the user asks for feedback on an academic paper, manuscript review, or scholarly critique of a research document. Do NOT use for proofreading academic text (use proofreading), writing a paper from scratch (use research-paper-structure), or responding to peer review comments (use peer-review-response).
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ferroxlabs Skill Employee Survey 2Designs employee engagement surveys with question categories, Likert scale structure, anonymity protocols, and analysis guidance using survey design methodology. Use when the user asks about employee surveys, engagement surveys, pulse surveys, employee satisfaction measurement, or workplace culture assessment. Do NOT use for customer surveys (use a research skill), interview evaluation (use interview-guide), or performance reviews (use performance-review).
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ferroxlabs Skill Documentary Maker 2End-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 Skill Biohacking Basics 2Evidence-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 Skill Longevity Practices 2Evidence-based longevity guide covering centenarian research findings, Mediterranean diet, social connection, purpose and ikigai, movement patterns, sleep optimization, stress management, preventive health, and honest supplement evidence review. Use when the user asks about longevity practices, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of longevity practices or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Skill Dropshipping Guide 2Complete guide to building a dropshipping business covering product research methodology, supplier vetting processes, store setup, advertising strategy, margin calculations, customer service operations, returns handling, and scaling techniques. Use when the user asks about dropshipping guide or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Skill Interview Prep Plan 2Builds a day-by-day preparation plan for an upcoming interview, covering company research, answer preparation, logistics, and mental readiness. Produces a dated checklist the user can follow from 1 to 14 days before the interview. Use when the user has an interview scheduled and wants a structured preparation plan, needs to organize their prep time, or asks how to prepare for an upcoming interview. Do NOT use for writing specific interview answers (use behavioral-interview-prep or technical-interview-prep), predicting questions (use interview-question-anticipator), or company research (use company-research-guide).
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ferroxlabs Skill Cover Letter Adapter 2Quickly customize cover letters for specific job postings - key phrase matching, company research integration, and ready-to-adapt templates by industry and role type. Use when the user asks about cover letter adapter, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of cover letter adapter or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Skill Documentary Filmmaker 2Complete documentary filmmaking guide covering research methodology, interview preparation and technique, B-roll strategy, verite shooting, narrative structure for non-fiction, ethical considerations, archival material use, post-production workflow, festival strategy, and distribution for independent documentarians. Use when the user asks about documentary filmmaker or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Skill Baby Preparation 2Comprehensive pregnancy-to-nursery guide covering trimester planning, birth plan creation, nursery setup, registry building, parental leave planning, hospital bag checklist, childcare research, and financial preparation for new and expecting parents. Use when the user asks about baby preparation or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Skill Gap Year Planner 2Structured 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 Skill Stock Analysis Guide 2Fundamental stock analysis framework covering financial statement analysis, DCF valuation modeling, key financial ratios, stock screening criteria, competitive moat assessment, and earnings quality evaluation. Helps users build a structured research process for evaluating individual equities. Use when the user asks about stock analysis guide, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of stock analysis guide or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Skill Roam Research Power User 2Roam Research mastery covering block references and embeds, advanced queries and filters, template systems, graph analysis and visualization, spaced repetition with delta cards, daily notes workflow, namespace organization, and building a personal knowledge management system with bidirectional linking. Use when the user asks about roam research power user, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of roam research power user or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Skill Hidden Gems Researcher 2Discovers off-the-beaten-path experiences at travel destinations using a structured research and verification method. Produces a curated list of hidden gems with access instructions, timing recommendations, and crowd avoidance strategies. Use when the user asks about finding unique non-touristy experiences, discovering local secrets at a destination, avoiding tourist traps, or finding authentic local spots. Do NOT use for mainstream attraction planning (use cultural-experience-guide), general itinerary building (use trip-itinerary-builder), or restaurant-specific research (use food-tourism-planner).
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ferroxlabs Skill Local Customs Briefing 2Creates a customs, etiquette, tipping, and taboo reference card for a travel destination. Gathers the destination country or region and produces a structured quick-reference guide covering greetings, dining etiquette, dress codes, tipping norms, common taboos, and useful local phrases. Use when the user asks about local customs at a destination, tipping culture in another country, cultural etiquette for travel, or what not to do in a specific country. Do NOT use for visa or entry requirements (use visa-requirements-checker), trip itinerary building (use trip-itinerary-builder), or general cultural anthropology research.
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ferroxlabs Skill Job Description Analyzer 2Deconstructs a job description into must-have vs. nice-to-have requirements, hidden culture signals, red flags, and the skills the user should emphasize in their application. Produces a structured analysis that helps the user decide whether to apply and how to tailor their materials. Use when the user wants to analyze a job posting, understand what a job description really means, identify red flags in a listing, or determine which skills to highlight. Do NOT use for ATS keyword optimization (use ats-resume-optimizer), resume writing (use resume-bullet-writer), or company research (use company-research-guide).
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ferroxlabs Skill Budget Travel Hacker 2Flight deal strategies, accommodation optimization, travel rewards maximization, destination research, packing efficiency, and cost-saving techniques for affordable travel. Use when the user asks about budget travel hacker, or needs help with flight deal strategies, accommodation optimization, travel rewards maximization, destination research, packing efficiency, and cost-saving techniques for affordable travel. Do NOT use when the request requires professional specialized advice or falls outside the scope of budget travel hacker.
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ferroxlabs Skill Nonprofit Grant Writer 2Guide to nonprofit and foundation grant writing including prospect research, letters of inquiry, full proposals, budgets, reporting, and funder relationship building. Focused on private foundations, community foundations, and corporate giving programs. Use when the user asks about nonprofit grant writer or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Skill Clinical Trial Navigator 2Practical guide to clinical trial operations covering protocol design, participant recruitment, data management, regulatory requirements, site management, and navigating the clinical research process from planning through analysis. Use when the user asks about clinical trial navigator, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of clinical trial navigator or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Skill Dietary Pattern Overview 2Provides educational overviews of major dietary patterns including Mediterranean, plant-based, low-carb, DASH, paleo, and whole-food approaches. Explains the core principles, typical food composition, research-supported benefits, and practical considerations of each pattern without prescribing any specific diet for the user. Use when the user asks about different diets, what a Mediterranean or keto diet involves, comparing dietary approaches, or understanding the principles behind a specific dietary pattern. Do NOT use for personalized diet prescriptions, clinical dietary therapy, eating disorder guidance, or macro calculations (use macro-calculation).
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ferroxlabs Skill Home Renovation Planner 2Comprehensive guidance for planning home renovation projects including project scoping, permit requirements research, contractor selection and vetting, budget planning with contingency reserves, timeline management, material selection strategies, project phasing, and the DIY versus contractor decision framework. Use when the user asks about home renovation 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 Skill Neighborhood Researcher 2Comprehensive methodology for researching and evaluating neighborhoods before purchasing property, covering school district evaluation, crime statistics analysis, walkability and transit scores, future development plans, property value trends, community amenities assessment, noise evaluation, commute analysis, and demographic research tools. Use when the user asks about neighborhood researcher or needs help with related topics. Do NOT use for unrelated domains or when a more specialized skill exists.
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ferroxlabs Skill App Store Optimizer 2Expert 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 Skill Visa Requirements Checker 2Creates a visa research checklist by destination and passport country with timeline deadlines, document requirements, and application process steps. Gathers travel destination, passport nationality, trip purpose, and duration to produce a structured visa preparation checklist with action items and deadlines counted back from the departure date. Use when the user asks about visa requirements, how to apply for a travel visa, what documents are needed for entry, or whether they need a visa for a specific country. Do NOT use for immigration or residency visas, work permit applications, student visa processes, or citizenship applications.
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ferroxlabs Skill Industry Research Framework 2Structures deep industry research covering key players, business models, trends, job market dynamics, and entry points. Produces a comprehensive research brief document for career decision-making. Use when the user wants to research an industry before a career move, understand a new market for job targeting, or conduct due diligence on an industry they are considering entering. Do NOT use for company-specific research before an interview (use company-research-guide), competitive analysis for business strategy (use competitive-analysis), or market research for a product (use market-research skills).
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ferroxlabs Skill Parenting Styles Overview 2Provides an educational overview of the four research-based parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved) with characteristics, typical outcomes, and self-reflection frameworks. This is informational context, not an assessment of the user's parenting. Use when the user asks about parenting styles, wants to understand different approaches to parenting, or asks about authoritative versus authoritarian parenting. Do NOT use for evaluating or judging a user's parenting, diagnosing parenting problems, or replacing family therapy.
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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 annotated-bibliography, travel-safety, research-paper-structure. 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.