# Research

> Deep research — clarify question, find primary sources, verify, deliver recommendation. Use when the answer requires checking documentation, papers, or official repos rather than guessing from memory.

- Skill: `phoenixrr2113/research` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add phoenixrr2113/research`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/phoenixrr2113/research/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: Phoenixrr2113 (https://skillmd.com/u/phoenixrr2113)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/phoenixrr2113/research

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# Skill: Research

## Process
1. **Clarify** — What is the actual question? What decision does this inform?
2. **Find primary sources** — Documentation, papers, official repos. Not blog summaries.
3. **Verify recency** — Is this information current? Check dates.
4. **Cross-reference** — Do multiple sources agree?
5. **Recommend** — Deliver ONE recommendation with confidence level.

## Red Flags
- Relying on a single source
- Information older than 6 months for fast-moving topics
- Delivering options without a recommendation
- Summarizing without verifying

## When NOT to Use
- When the answer is in the codebase (search first)
- When the creator has already made a decision (don't second-guess)