Parallel Web Systems Search & Research FAQs

Question 1

What is the difference between search and research commands?

Accepted Answer

The search command is designed for quick factual lookups and general web queries using the 'base' model, while the research command uses the 'core' model for multi-source synthesis and comprehensive reports.

Question 2

Do I need an API key to use this skill?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Parallel API key is required. You can obtain one from platform.parallel.ai and must set it as the PARALLEL_API_KEY environment variable.

Question 3

Why does the skill require saving results to a sources folder?

Accepted Answer

Saving research results to the sources/ folder ensures reproducibility, provides an audit trail for reviewers, and allows for context window recovery without making redundant API calls.

Question 4

Can I use this skill for academic paper lookups?

Accepted Answer

While this skill can search the web, it is recommended to use the complementary 'research-lookup' skill for academic-specific queries that require scholarly databases like Perplexity or Google Scholar.

Question 5

When should I use the extract command?

Accepted Answer

The extract command should be used specifically for citation verification or when you need to pull raw content from a known, specific URL rather than searching for new information.

Parallel Web Systems Search & Research

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Parallel Web Systems Search & Research

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