# Research Brief

> Produce a concise source-backed research brief with tradeoffs and confidence.

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

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# Research Brief

## Protocol

1. Restate the question in one sentence.
2. Identify what needs fresh sources and what can be reasoned locally.
3. Summarize findings, tradeoffs, confidence, and gaps.
4. End with concrete next actions.

## Output

- Summary
- Evidence
- Tradeoffs
- Confidence
- Next actions