How does the Research skill handle blocked websites?

If a site is blocked, the skill suggests alternatives like cloning the associated GitHub repository to read the code directly or asking the user to provide specific documentation snippets or PDFs.

Where are the research findings stored?

All findings, including cloned repo summaries, code snippets, and comparison notes, are stored in a dedicated ./scratch/research/ directory within your local project workspace.

Why does the skill clone repositories instead of just reading them online?

Cloning the repository locally ensures Claude can access the full source code, architecture patterns, and internal documentation reliably, bypassing common bot-detection blocks on web interfaces.

How does this skill improve Claude's coding quality?

It enforces an 'evidence-first' approach, requiring Claude to find at least 2-3 credible sources before recommending a technical path, which significantly reduces errors and outdated implementation patterns.

Technical Research Assistant

Name: Technical Research Assistant
Author: dwmkerr

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Learning & Documentation

Conducts deep technical research by searching the web and analyzing GitHub repositories to provide evidence-based solution recommendations.

The Research skill empowers Claude to perform exhaustive technical investigations before suggesting implementations. It automates the process of searching documentation, cloning and inspecting GitHub repositories locally, and organizing findings in a dedicated workspace. By requiring multiple data points and evidence from real-world usage, it ensures that Claude's architectural decisions and library recommendations are backed by up-to-date, verified information rather than outdated training data or hallucinations.

Key Features

01Evidence-based decision-making requiring at least 2-3 data points per solution

02Standardized workspace in ./scratch/research/ for organized findings

032 GitHub stars

04Local GitHub repository cloning and analysis to bypass web-crawling blocks

05Structured output format for clear comparison of pros, cons, and sources

06Automated web search for official documentation, blog posts, and specifications

Use Cases

01Analyzing real-world implementation patterns from active open-source repositories

02Researching protocol specifications or RFCs for complex system integrations

03Evaluating and comparing third-party libraries for a new project feature

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dwmkerr/claude-toolkit research

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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