# Research

> Research with dual gates; fan-out depth one; synthesize for ShortPlan.

- Skill: `avisheku/research` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add avisheku/research`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/avisheku/research/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: avisheku (https://skillmd.com/u/avisheku)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/avisheku/research

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# /research

Same gates as `/do` for clarify/confirm. Research only — do not implement unless user escalates to `/do`.

## Procedure

1. Clarify what to research.
2. Fan-out depth from `config/research/depth.json` — default **one**. Depth >1 only if `allowDepthGreaterThanOne` true.
3. Synthesize findings for ShortPlan input.
4. Flag unknowns and sources.

## Helpers

- `shared/instructions/gate-flow.md`
- `docs/SOURCES.md` for frontier refs (on explicit ask)

## Output

Structured summary: findings, risks, recommended next steps, open questions.