modbender Web Research Assistant
A skill that enables Claw to perform structured web research on any topic, synthesize findings from multiple sources, and produce a well-organized summary with citations.
What This Skill Does
This skill guides Claw through a systematic web research workflow:
- Query Formulation — Break down a broad research question into specific, targeted search queries
- Multi-Source Gathering — Search across multiple sources to collect diverse perspectives and data points
- Source Evaluation — Assess credibility and relevance of each source
- Synthesis — Combine findings into a coherent, structured summary
- Citation — Provide proper attribution with URLs for all referenced material
How to Use
Ask Claw to research any topic:
- "Research the current state of quantum computing and summarize key breakthroughs from the past year"
- "Find and compare the pricing models of the top 5 cloud providers"
- "Investigate the environmental impact of electric vehicles vs. traditional cars"
Output Format
The skill produces a structured research report containing:
- Executive Summary — A 2-3 sentence overview of key findings
- Detailed Findings — Organized by subtopic with supporting evidence
- Source List — All URLs and publication dates referenced
- Confidence Assessment — How well-supported each finding is across sources
Best Practices
- Be specific in your research question for more focused results
- Specify a time range if you need recent information (e.g., "in the last 6 months")
- Mention if you need a particular perspective (technical, business, consumer, etc.)
- Request a specific output format if the default doesn't suit your needs