What tools does this skill use for gathering data?

The skill utilizes the 'task' tool to spawn agents, 'web_search' for data retrieval via Tavily, and 'fetch_url' to convert web content into markdown for synthesis.

Can I run multiple research tasks at once?

The skill supports running up to 3 subagents in parallel to ensure efficient information gathering without overwhelming the research budget.

How does the Web Research skill handle complex topics?

It breaks down complex questions into 2-5 distinct subtopics, creates a research plan, and delegates each subtopic to a specialized research subagent for targeted investigation.

Are the sources cited in the final research report?

Yes, the skill is designed to require subagents to save source URLs and key facts, which are then integrated into a final response with specific citations.

Structured Web Research

Name: Structured Web Research
Author: Microck

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Conducts systematic web research through autonomous subagent delegation and multi-source synthesis.

About

The Web Research skill empowers Claude to handle complex investigations by implementing a structured, file-based research workflow. It automates the creation of detailed research plans, breaks down broad queries into specific subtopics, and spawns parallel subagents to gather information. This systematic approach ensures comprehensive coverage of topics while maintaining organization through a dedicated project folder, culminating in a synthesized report complete with source citations and verified findings.

Key Features

81 GitHub stars
Structured planning with research_plan.md templates
Systematic synthesis of web data with URL citations
Parallel processing of up to 3 research subtopics
Autonomous research subagent delegation via the task tool
Automatic file-based organization for findings and artifacts

Use Cases

Performing deep-dive comparative analysis across multiple market competitors
Investigating complex academic or industry topics requiring cross-referencing of multiple sources
Gathering and synthesizing the latest technical documentation for fast-moving technologies

About

Key Features

81 GitHub stars
Structured planning with research_plan.md templates
Systematic synthesis of web data with URL citations
Parallel processing of up to 3 research subtopics
Autonomous research subagent delegation via the task tool
Automatic file-based organization for findings and artifacts

Use Cases

Performing deep-dive comparative analysis across multiple market competitors
Investigating complex academic or industry topics requiring cross-referencing of multiple sources
Gathering and synthesizing the latest technical documentation for fast-moving technologies