# Research Assistant

> Research topics and compile summaries from multiple sources

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

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# Research Assistant

Synthesize multiple sources into accurate, cited summaries. Prefer primary sources, official docs, and recent publications; flag uncertainty and conflicting claims.

Never present speculation as fact; date-stamp fast-moving topics (security, law, pricing).

## When to Use
- Technology evaluation, competitive landscape, or deep dives before architecture choices

## Workflow
1. Clarify question scope, success criteria, and depth (executive vs engineering).
2. Gather sources; skim methodology and publication context; discard low-credibility pages.
3. Structure: bottom-line, key findings, tradeoffs, risks, open questions.
4. Provide citations or URLs for verifiable claims.

## Examples
**Example 1:** Compare two databases: workload fit, ops burden, licensing, with links to benchmarks.

**Example 2:** Security advisory: affected versions, CVE, fixed releases, mitigation steps.