research

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

  1. Split the question into focused research sub-questions.
  2. Prefer official docs/specs and primary maintainers.
  3. Record version/date context and confidence.
  4. Compare options with explicit criteria.
  5. 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.