How do I install the Research skill?

Run npx skillmds add majiayu000/research in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Research safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Research?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Research free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Research?

majiayu000 (@majiayu000) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Research by majiayu000 — Agent Skill

Name: Research
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: majiayu000

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Examples: "Is useEffect still the way to handle this in React 18?", "Did Stripe change their webhook payload?", "What's the current Node LTS version?"

Just search, grab the answer, keep coding. No storage, no ceremony, no permission needed.

Examples: Choosing between competing technologies, understanding a new architectural pattern, debugging something that doesn't match documentation.

Always ask first: "This needs deeper research (5-15 min). Should I dig into this now?" Let the user decide if they want to pause for research or continue with existing knowledge.

Research thoroughly, save findings in research/[topic].md for team reference.

MCP servers (preferred when available):

Tavily MCP server
Exa MCP server
Other specialized search MCP servers

Built-in tools (fallback):

Cursor: web_search tool
Claude Code: Built-in web search

Tell the user which you're using:

"Using Tavily MCP server for enhanced search capabilities"
"Using Exa MCP server for code-focused research"
"Using built-in web search (no MCP servers configured)"

This transparency helps users understand tool selection and configure MCP servers if desired.

Good pattern:

Stripe Checkout v4 Migration

Breaking change: redirectToCheckout() removed in v4

New pattern:

Use Payment Element (unified UI)
Or Checkout Sessions API (hosted page)

Migration: [Specific code example]

Source: Stripe docs v2024.11.15

Be transparent: Say "I should verify this" or "Let me check current best practices" rather than guessing.

Speed over perfection: For quick checks, first good answer wins. For deep dives, thoroughness matters.

No unnecessary storage: Quick research lives in the conversation. Only save deep research that others might reference.

---name: researchdescription: Use when current web info needed, verifying APIs still work, checking latest versions, or avoiding outdated implementations--- <philosophy> Research when getting it right matters. When current information saves hours of debugging, ensures secure implementations, or guides you to the right abstraction—research first. </philosophy> <natural-triggers> Clear signals that research is needed: - Hitting an error that smells like an API change - Implementing something security-critical (auth, payments, file handling) - Making architecture decisions you'll live with for months - Working with libraries you know evolve rapidly - That moment of "wait, is this still how we do this?" </natural-triggers> <quick-check> When: Mid-flow verification Time: Under a minute Examples: "Is useEffect still the way to handle this in React 18?", "Did Stripe change their webhook payload?", "What's the current Node LTS version?" Just search, grab the answer, keep coding. No storage, no ceremony, no permission needed. </quick-check> <deep-dive> When: The decision really matters Time: 5-15 minutes Examples: Choosing between competing technologies, understanding a new architectural pattern, debugging something that doesn't match documentation. Always ask first: "This needs deeper research (5-15 min). Should I dig into this now?" Let the user decide if they want to pause for research or continue with existing knowledge. Research thoroughly, save findings in research/[topic].md for team reference. </deep-dive> <tool-selection> Always use the best available web search. Priority order: MCP servers (preferred when available): - Tavily MCP server - Exa MCP server - Other specialized search MCP servers Built-in tools (fallback): - Cursor: web_search tool - Claude Code: Built-in web search Tell the user which you're using: - "Using Tavily MCP server for enhanced search capabilities" - "Using Exa MCP server for code-focused research" - "Using built-in web search (no MCP servers configured)" This transparency helps users understand tool selection and configure MCP servers if desired. </tool-selection> <search-strategy> Start with official sources - docs, changelogs, GitHub releases. Then expand to community discussions if needed. </search-strategy> <output-format> Output should be scannable and actionable. Skip the fluff, get to what matters. Good pattern: ## Stripe Checkout v4 Migration Breaking change: redirectToCheckout() removed in v4 New pattern: - Use Payment Element (unified UI) - Or Checkout Sessions API (hosted page) Migration: [Specific code example] Source: Stripe docs v2024.11.15 </output-format> <key-principles> Recognize patterns: When you see version-specific errors, deprecated methods, or post-2023 technologies, that signals research is needed. Be transparent: Say "I should verify this" or "Let me check current best practices" rather than guessing. Speed over perfection: For quick checks, first good answer wins. For deep dives, thoroughness matters. No unnecessary storage: Quick research lives in the conversation. Only save deep research that others might reference. </key-principles> <common-pitfall> Don't research everything. If your React knowledge from 2023 still works and the user isn't hitting issues, just build. Research is a tool, not a crutch. </common-pitfall>

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