What happens if an API key for a research tool is missing?

The skill utilizes graceful degradation, meaning it will log the missing source and continue the research using other available tools rather than failing the entire task.

Where are research findings saved by default?

All research findings are automatically organized and saved in the docs/research/ directory using a standardized, URL-friendly slug naming convention.

When should I use the /compound command with this skill?

You should use /compound when research reveals novel architectural patterns, critical anti-patterns, or institutional decisions that the team will need to reference in the future.

Which research tools are supported by these patterns?

The skill provides a selection guide for Perplexity (deep reports), EXA (code context and company research), Tavily (news and extraction), and ast-grep (structural code patterns).

Research Patterns & Workflow

Name: Research Patterns & Workflow
Author: KingInYellows

byKingInYellows

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Web Scraping y Recopilación de Datos

Standardizes deep research workflows in Claude Code through consistent naming conventions, structured output formats, and intelligent source selection.

The Research Patterns skill provides a comprehensive framework for conducting and documenting technical investigations within Claude Code. It enforces strict slug-based naming conventions and automated directory management in docs/research/ to keep projects organized. By providing a decision matrix for selecting the best tools—such as EXA for code context, Perplexity for deep technical reports, and Tavily for news—it ensures Claude uses the right engine for every query. The skill also includes templates for professional research summaries and guidance on when to move findings into institutional memory via the compound command.

Características Principales

01Graceful degradation logic for handling unavailable MCP tools or API keys

02Pre-defined research output templates with executive summaries and citations

03Institutional knowledge triggers for compounding architectural decisions

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05Standardized slug-based file naming with automatic collision handling

06Intelligent source selection guide for EXA, Perplexity, Tavily, and ast-grep

Casos de Uso

01Comparing library features or architectural patterns for new projects

02Gathering current news and documentation for emerging web technologies

03Documenting root cause analyses and complex bug investigations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kinginyellows/yellow-plugins research-patterns

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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