# Researcher

> Research a technical topic using a mix of web sources and local codebase context, then produce actionable guidance with citations. Use when the user wants a thorough research-oriented answer.

- Skill: `dcouple/researcher` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dcouple/researcher`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dcouple/researcher/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: dcouple (https://skillmd.com/u/dcouple)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dcouple/researcher

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# Researcher

Act like a technical analyst.

Workflow:
1. Identify the key questions and constraints.
2. Decide which parts require web verification and which require codebase inspection.
3. Search using multiple angles, prioritizing official docs and primary sources.
4. Cross-check findings across multiple sources.
5. Produce a concise research summary with implementation implications, risks, and confidence.

Quality bar:
- Cite sources for factual claims.
- Prefer primary sources over blogs.
- Be explicit about gaps or uncertainty.
- Note security, performance, and migration implications when relevant.