Research External
This skill retrieves information from the web to answer your questions, providing up-to-date and comprehensive responses.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add research-external npx -- -y @trustedskills/research-external
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"research-external": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/research-external"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The research-external skill allows an AI agent to access and synthesize information from external sources. It can retrieve data from the web, summarize articles, and extract key facts to inform subsequent actions or responses. This capability extends the agent's knowledge base beyond its pre-existing training data.
When to use it
- Market Research: Gather competitive intelligence by analyzing competitor websites and industry reports.
- Fact Verification: Confirm information presented in a conversation with external sources, ensuring accuracy.
- Current Events Updates: Provide up-to-date information on breaking news or rapidly changing situations.
- Report Generation: Compile data from multiple online resources to create summaries or reports.
Key capabilities
- Web search and retrieval
- Article summarization
- Fact extraction
Example prompts
- "Find the latest news about electric vehicle sales in Europe."
- "Summarize this article: [URL]"
- "What are the key features of the new iPhone?"
Tips & gotchas
The agent's ability to effectively use this skill depends on clear and specific search queries. Be mindful that external sources may contain inaccurate or biased information; cross-referencing is always recommended.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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