Researching
This skill swiftly gathers information on any topic, boosting your knowledge and enabling informed decisions quickly.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add researching npx -- -y @trustedskills/researching
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"researching": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/researching"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The researching skill allows AI agents to gather information from various sources. It can be used to find answers to questions, summarize topics, and provide background information on a wide range of subjects. This skill is designed to augment an agent's knowledge base with up-to-date data.
When to use it
- Answering complex customer inquiries: Quickly research product details or competitor offerings to provide comprehensive responses.
- Generating reports: Gather data from multiple sources and compile them into a structured report on a specific topic.
- Brainstorming new ideas: Explore different concepts and gather supporting information for innovative projects.
- Staying informed about industry trends: Research current events or emerging technologies to keep your agent's knowledge relevant.
Key capabilities
- Information gathering from various sources
- Question answering
- Topic summarization
- Background research
Example prompts
- "Research the latest advancements in sustainable energy."
- "What are the key features of the new iPhone?"
- "Summarize the main arguments for and against universal basic income."
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the research depends on the clarity and specificity of your prompt. Providing context or specific keywords will improve results.
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