# Research

> How to research topics using web tools

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

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# Research Methodology

When investigating a topic that requires current or external information:

1. Use `web_search` for broad queries to find relevant sources
2. Use `web_fetch` to read the most promising results in full
3. Cross-reference findings with existing memories via `recall`
4. Store important findings with `remember` for future reference

## When to Research

- When a goal requires information you don't have in memory
- When existing memories have low confidence or are outdated
- When the user asks about recent events or facts
- When you need to verify something before acting on it

## Research Quality

- Use specific, targeted search queries rather than broad ones
- Cross-reference multiple sources before accepting a claim
- Note the source URL when storing findings as memories
- Prefer authoritative sources (official docs, academic, established media)