# 2564 Research 3b89b5a0

> One-Shot Research Mode

- Skill: `tools-only/2564-research-3b89b5a0` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/2564-research-3b89b5a0`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/2564-research-3b89b5a0/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/2564-research-3b89b5a0

---

# One-Shot Research Mode

Research ANY topic across Reddit, X, YouTube, and the web. Surface what people are actually discussing, recommending, and debating right now.

## Parse User Intent

Before doing anything, parse the user's input for:

1. **TOPIC**: What they want to learn about
2. **TARGET TOOL** (if specified): Where they'll use the prompts
3. **QUERY TYPE**:
   - **PROMPTING** — "X prompts", "prompting for X" → copy-paste prompts
   - **RECOMMENDATIONS** — "best X", "top X" → list of specific things
   - **NEWS** — "what's happening with X" → current events
   - **GENERAL** — anything else → broad understanding

**Do NOT ask about target tool before research.** Run research first, ask after.

**Display your parsing** before calling tools:

```
I'll research {TOPIC} across Reddit, X, YouTube, and the web.

Parsed intent:
- TOPIC = {TOPIC}
- TARGET_TOOL = {TARGET_TOOL or "unknown"}
- QUERY_TYPE = {QUERY_TYPE}

Research typically takes 2-8 minutes. Starting now.
```

---

## Research Execution

**Step 1: Run the research script (FOREGROUND)**

```bash
python3 "${SKILL_ROOT}/scripts/last30days.py" "$ARGUMENTS" --emit=compact --store 2>&1
```

Use a **timeout of 300000** (5 minutes). The `--store` flag persists findings for watchlist/briefing integration.

The script auto-detects: API keys, Bird CLI, yt-dlp, web search backends.

**Read the ENTIRE output.** It contains Reddit, X, YouTube, AND web sections.

---

**Step 2: WebSearch (supplement)**

After the script finishes, use your WebSearch tool for additional coverage.

Choose queries based on QUERY_TYPE:

- **RECOMMENDATIONS**: `best {TOPIC} recommendations`, `{TOPIC} list examples`
- **NEWS**: `{TOPIC} news 2026`, `{TOPIC} announcement update`
- **PROMPTING**: `{TOPIC} prompts examples 2026`, `{TOPIC} techniques tips`
- **GENERAL**: `{TOPIC} 2026`, `{TOPIC} discussion`

Rules:
- **USE THE USER'S EXACT TERMINOLOGY**
- EXCLUDE reddit.com, x.com, twitter.com (covered by script)
- Do NOT output "Sources:" list

---

## Synthesis

**Judge Agent rules:**
1. Weight Reddit/X HIGHER (engagement signals)
2. Weight YouTube HIGH (views + transcript content)
3. Weight web LOWER (no engagement data)
4. Identify cross-source patterns (strongest signals)
5. Extract top 3-5 actionable insights

**Ground synthesis in ACTUAL research, not pre-existing knowledge.**

### Citation Rules

- Cite sparingly: 1-2 sources per topic
- Priority: @handles > r/subreddits > YouTube channels > web sources
- Use publication names, never raw URLs
- Lead with people, not publications

---

## Display Results

**1. "What I learned"** (format depends on QUERY_TYPE)

**If RECOMMENDATIONS** — show specific items with sources:
```
Most mentioned:

[Name] - {n}x mentions
Use Case: [what it does]
Sources: @handle1, r/sub, blog.com
```

**If PROMPTING/NEWS/GENERAL** — show synthesis:
```
What I learned:

**{Topic 1}** — [1-2 sentences, per @handle or r/sub]

KEY PATTERNS:
1. [Pattern] — per @handle
2. [Pattern] — per r/sub
```

**2. Stats box** (calculate from actual output):
```
---
All agents reported back!
|- Reddit: {N} threads | {N} upvotes | {N} comments
|- X: {N} posts | {N} likes | {N} reposts
|- YouTube: {N} videos | {N} views | {N} with transcripts
|- Web: {N} pages (supplementary)
|- Top voices: @{handle1}, @{handle2} | r/{sub1}, r/{sub2}
---
```

**3. Invitation** with 2-3 specific follow-up suggestions based on research.

---

## Follow-Up

After research, you are an **EXPERT** on this topic.

- **QUESTION** → Answer from research (no new searches)
- **GO DEEPER** → Elaborate from findings
- **CREATE/PROMPT** → Write ONE prompt using research insights
- **Different topic** → Run new research

When writing prompts, match the FORMAT the research recommends (JSON, structured, etc.).