# Skill Python Research

> Research Python development tasks. Invoke for Python-language research.

- Skill: `benbrastmckie/skill-python-research-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add benbrastmckie/skill-python-research-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/benbrastmckie/skill-python-research-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: benbrastmckie (https://skillmd.com/u/benbrastmckie)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/benbrastmckie/skill-python-research-2

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# Python Research Skill

Thin wrapper that delegates Python research to `python-research-agent` subagent.

## Trigger Conditions

This skill activates when:
- Task language is "python"
- Research involves Python development
- Python-specific research is needed

## Execution Flow

### Stage 1: Input Validation
Validate task_number exists.

### Stage 2: Preflight Status Update
Update status to "researching" BEFORE invoking subagent.

### Stage 3: Prepare Delegation Context
Include task_context, focus_prompt, metadata_file_path.

### Stage 4: Invoke Subagent
Use Task tool with subagent_type: "python-research-agent".

### Stage 5: Parse Subagent Return
Read metadata from `specs/{N}_{SLUG}/.return-meta.json`.

### Stage 6: Update Task Status (Postflight)
Update state.json and TODO.md based on result.

### Stage 7: Link Artifacts
Add research artifact to state.json.

### Stage 8: Git Commit
Commit changes with session ID.

### Stage 9: Return Brief Summary

## Return Format

Brief text summary (NOT JSON).