How does this research skill differ from standard AI chat?

Unlike standard chat, this skill uses specialized tools to perform literal code searches on GitHub and scrape real-time documentation, focusing on evidence-based 'real-world' implementations rather than generated tutorials.

What tools are required for this skill to function?

The skill utilizes the searchGitHub tool for code discovery and Exa-powered tools (web_search_exa and get_code_context_exa) for documentation and web analysis.

Can this skill help me choose between two different libraries?

Yes, it is designed to compare technologies by looking at recent articles, official documentation, and most importantly, how each library is actually being used in production repositories.

Where does the skill store the research results?

All findings are automatically formatted into structured reports and saved to a dedicated 'docs/research/' directory within your local project for future reference.

Technical Research & Code Discovery

Name: Technical Research & Code Discovery
Author: kingkongshot

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2,396

Learning & Documentation

Conducts rigorous technical research into libraries, APIs, and code patterns using real-world GitHub implementations and live web data.

About

This skill empowers Claude to act as a high-level technical researcher that prioritizes actual production code over generic tutorials. By leveraging specialized tools like searchGitHub for literal code patterns and Exa for high-quality documentation, it helps developers investigate new technologies, debug complex issues, and compare implementation strategies. Following a 'show me the code' philosophy, it automatically synthesizes findings into structured Markdown reports saved directly to your project's docs/research folder, ensuring all discovery work is persistent, verified, and actionable.

Key Features

2,396 GitHub stars
Automated synthesis of research into standardized Markdown reports
Literal code pattern searching across GitHub to identify real-world usage
Structured 'Linus Philosophy' approach prioritizing production code over tutorials
Automatic persistence of research findings to a local docs/research/ directory
Real-time web scraping and documentation retrieval via Exa tools

Use Cases

Investigating the correct implementation patterns for complex libraries or APIs
Comparing competing technologies by analyzing real-world adoption and code complexity
Debugging obscure errors by searching for similar implementation logic in public repositories

About

Key Features

2,396 GitHub stars
Automated synthesis of research into standardized Markdown reports
Literal code pattern searching across GitHub to identify real-world usage
Structured 'Linus Philosophy' approach prioritizing production code over tutorials
Automatic persistence of research findings to a local docs/research/ directory
Real-time web scraping and documentation retrieval via Exa tools

Use Cases

Investigating the correct implementation patterns for complex libraries or APIs
Comparing competing technologies by analyzing real-world adoption and code complexity
Debugging obscure errors by searching for similar implementation logic in public repositories