sheng-jie/maf.agentskills/web-research

Web Research Skill

This skill helps you conduct comprehensive web research on any topic.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks you to:

• Research a topic thoroughly
• Find and summarize information from multiple sources
• Create a research report or literature review
• Compare different perspectives on a subject

Instructions

1. Clarify the Research Scope

Before starting, ensure you understand:

• The specific topic or question
• The depth of research required (quick overview vs. deep dive)
• Any specific sources or domains to focus on
• The desired output format

2. Search Strategy

1. Start broad: Use general search queries to understand the landscape
2. Narrow down: Use specific keywords based on initial findings
3. Diversify sources: Look for academic, industry, and news perspectives
4. Verify facts: Cross-reference important claims across sources

3. Information Synthesis

When synthesizing information:

• Organize by themes, not by source
• Highlight areas of consensus and disagreement
• Note the credibility and recency of sources
• Identify gaps in available information

4. Output Format

Structure your research report as:

# Research Report: [Topic]
 
## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentence overview]
 
## Key Findings
1.[Finding 1]
2.[Finding 2]
...
 
## Detailed Analysis
 
### [Theme 1]
[Analysis with citations]
 
### [Theme 2]
[Analysis with citations]
 
## Sources
-[Source 1]: [URL]
-[Source 2]: [URL]
...
 
## Limitations & Further Research
[What wasn't covered, what needs more investigation]

Tips

• Always cite your sources
• Be transparent about the limitations of your research
• Distinguish between facts, expert opinions, and speculation
• Update findings if you discover contradictory information