research-retrieval - Search external documentation and synthesize research.
Searches external documentation, APIs, and papers to synthesize research summaries and implementation guides for technical decisions.
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Updated: 2026-09-18Capabilities
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What this skill does
- Define research goals and scope boundaries
- Search external documentation and technical papers
- Evaluate source credibility and flags
- Extract key information and code examples
- Synthesize technical findings and comparisons
- Generate actionable implementation steps
- Store research in references directory
- Link research findings to OpenSpec
Inputs
- Research goals and technical questions
- External documentation and API references
- Technical blogs and research papers
- GitHub repositories
Outputs
- Research summary report
- Reference files in references directory
- Research references in OpenSpec specifications
Requirements
- Web search capability
- Access to documentation sites
- Ability to evaluate source credibility
- Understanding of the domain being researched