By name: web-research description: Deep research using web search and source synthesis version: 1.0.0 tags: [research, web, search, synthesis] requires_tools: [search_web]
When to Use
Use this skill when you need to research a topic using web sources, verify facts, compare viewpoints, or synthesize information from multiple sources.
Steps
- Clarify the question: Restate the user's query in specific, searchable terms. Identify what exactly needs to be answered.
- Plan search queries: Generate 2-4 targeted search queries covering different angles of the topic. Prefer specific terms over broad ones.
- Search and evaluate: Execute searches. For each result, assess source credibility (official docs > blogs > forums) and relevance.
- Deep dive: Fetch the most promising URLs to get full context. Look for primary sources, official documentation, or peer-reviewed content.
- Cross-reference: Compare information across sources. Note agreements, contradictions, and gaps.
- Synthesize: Combine findings into a clear, structured answer. Distinguish established facts from opinions or speculation.
Rules
- Always cite sources with URLs when presenting factual claims.
- Prefer primary sources (official docs, papers, announcements) over secondary summaries.
- Clearly distinguish between well-established facts and uncertain or emerging information.
- If sources conflict, present both viewpoints and explain the disagreement.
- State what you could NOT find or verify, rather than guessing.
- Use at least 2 independent sources before treating a claim as confirmed.
Output Format
Structure your response as:
- Summary: 2-3 sentence answer to the core question.
- Details: Expanded findings organized by subtopic.
- Sources: Numbered list of URLs used.
- Confidence: Note any areas of uncertainty or gaps in available information.