Report Writing

Report writing

When to use this skill

The user explicitly requests a deliverable: "write a report on …", "draft a memo", "produce a brief", "expand the previous report". A creation or modification verb pointed at an artifact is required (see generate_report's when-to-call rules).

Decision flow

1. Source strategy. Decide which source_strategy fits:
   • conversation — substantive Q&A on the topic already in chat.
   • kb_search — fresh topic; supply 1–5 precise search_queries.
   • auto — partial conversation context; let the tool fall back.
   • provided — verbatim source text only.
2. Style. Default to report_style="detailed" unless the user explicitly asks for "brief", "one page", "500 words".
3. Revisions. When modifying an existing report from this conversation, set parent_report_id and put the change list in user_instructions ("add carbon-capture section", "tighten conclusion").
4. Never paste the report back into chat after generate_report returns — confirm and let the artifact card render itself.

Hooks for KB-only mode

If kb_search/auto returns no results, do not silently switch to general knowledge. Surface the gap in your confirmation message.

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