# Web Research > Structured approach to conducting thorough web research with source citation Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/web-research` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/web-research` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/web-research/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/web-research --- # Web Research Skill ## When to Use - User asks you to research a topic - You need to gather information from multiple sources - Task requires fact-checking or verification ## Workflow ### 1. Define Scope Before searching, clarify: - What specific questions need answering? - What depth of coverage is needed? - Are there preferred or authoritative sources? ### 2. Search Strategy Execute searches in this order: 1. Broad overview search 2. Specific fact-finding searches 3. Alternative viewpoint searches ### 3. Source Evaluation For each source, assess: - Authority (who wrote it?) - Currency (when published?) - Relevance (does it answer the question?) ### 4. Synthesis Combine findings into a coherent summary with citations. ## Examples ### Example: Technology Research User: "Research the latest developments in WebAssembly" Step 1: Define scope - Focus on recent developments - Include browser support status - Cover WASI developments Step 2: Execute searches - "WebAssembly developments 2026" - "WASI preview 2 status" - "WebAssembly component model" Step 3: Evaluate sources - Prefer official documentation - Cross-reference with reputable tech blogs Step 4: Synthesize findings - Create summary with citations - Note any conflicting information --- > Source: [cloudshipai/station](https://github.com/cloudshipai/station) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).