What sources does the Research skill use?

It utilizes a multi-source approach via MCP servers including context7 for official docs, octocode for code examples and GitHub issues, and firecrawl for tutorials and benchmarks.

Is it suitable for quick API lookups?

The Research skill is optimized for systematic investigation. For well-known patterns or instant lookups, standard Claude behavior is generally more efficient.

Can this skill help with debugging?

Yes, it is specifically designed for complex errors that require investigating community discussions, issue trackers, and official troubleshooting guides rather than simple syntax fixes.

When should I use the Research skill vs. report-findings?

Use the Research skill for the end-to-end investigation workflow. It automatically loads report-findings during the synthesis stage to calibrate confidence levels and format the final report.

Does it provide verifiable citations?

Yes, every finding and recommendation produced by the skill includes direct citations with links to ensure the information is authoritative and verifiable.

Research & Technology Evaluation

Name: Research & Technology Evaluation
Author: outfitter-dev

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Conducts systematic investigations and technology comparisons to provide evidence-based recommendations and best practices.

The Research skill empowers Claude to perform deep-dive investigations into software technologies, documentation, and industry standards. By utilizing a multi-source approach through MCP tools like context7, octocode, and firecrawl, it systematically discovers sources, evaluates them against specific criteria such as performance and security, and synthesizes findings into authoritative reports. It is ideal for developers needing to make informed architectural decisions, troubleshoot complex errors via community insights, or discover the latest implementation patterns for a specific tech stack.

Características Principales

01Automated stage tracking for complex research workflows

022 GitHub stars

03Evidence-based reporting with confidence levels and direct citations

04Multi-source investigation using context7, octocode, and firecrawl

05Systematic technology comparison with tradeoff matrices

06Best practice discovery and industry standard benchmarking

Casos de Uso

01Discovering official documentation and implementation guides for niche APIs

02Researching community-driven solutions for complex, undocumented error patterns

03Evaluating and comparing competing libraries or frameworks for a new project

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add outfitter-dev/outfitter research

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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