# Research > How to research topics using web tools Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/research-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/research-3` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/research-3/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Research & Search - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/research-3 --- # 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- When a goal requires information you don't have in memory - When existing memories have low confidence or are outdated - When the user asks about recent events or facts - When you need to verify something before acting on it ## Research Quality - Use specific, targeted search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) --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/quixiai) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.