Fetch and summarize authoritative external sources into actionable guidance. EXCLUSIVE to researcher agent.
Installation
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Usage
After installing, this skill will be available to your AI coding assistant.
Verify installation:
npx agent-skills-cli listSkill Instructions
name: research-and-synthesis description: Fetch and summarize authoritative external sources into actionable guidance. EXCLUSIVE to researcher agent. allowed-tools: Read, Grep, Glob, Bash, WebFetch
Research and Synthesis
Exclusive to: researcher agent
Instructions
- Understand project stack from
docs/project-overview-pdr.md - Define the research question clearly
- Fetch 1-3 authoritative sources
- Verify with multiple sources
- Summarize actionable findings
Source Evaluation
| Criteria | ✅ Good | ❌ Bad |
|---|---|---|
| Recency | < 1 year | > 2 years |
| Authority | Official docs | Random blogs |
| Relevance | Same stack | Different framework |
Research Process
- Define the question clearly
- Fetch 1-3 authoritative sources
- Verify with multiple sources
- Summarize actionable findings
Package Evaluation
| Factor | Check |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Last commit < 6 months |
| Compatibility | Works with Laravel 12 / React 19 |
| Documentation | Clear docs, examples |
| Security | No known vulnerabilities |
Comparison Matrix
| Criteria | Option A | Option B |
|----------|----------|----------|
| Implementation | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Performance | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Security | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
Output Template
## Summary
[2-3 sentences]
## Key Findings
- Finding 1
- Finding 2
## Recommendation
[Which option and why]
## References
- [Source](url)
Examples
- "Confirm best practice for Laravel validation"
- "Compare package A vs package B"
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