name = "research" description = "Run source-backed technical research and convert findings into implementation-ready guidance."
Purpose
Use this skill when external documentation, standards, or library comparisons are needed.
Trigger
- User asks for latest API behavior or version-sensitive guidance
- Tradeoff decisions require evidence from primary sources
Workflow
- Split the question into focused research sub-questions.
- Prefer official docs/specs and primary maintainers.
- Record version/date context and confidence.
- Compare options with explicit criteria.
- Produce implementation recommendations for this repository.
Output Template
## Key Findings
- ...
## Source-Based Comparison
- Option A: ...
- Option B: ...
## Recommendation
- ...
## Risks / Unknowns
- ...
Notes
- Keep quotes short and provide links.
- Escalate to planning (
$plan) if research changes scope.