What kind of output does the Research Explorer provide?

It generates a structured markdown report including research scope, competitor comparison tables, API constraints, and a list of actionable insights with source citations.

Does this skill search the internet automatically?

No. To prevent unnecessary usage, the skill always proposes a research plan and asks for your confirmation on specific topics before starting any search.

How long does a research session usually take?

The skill is optimized for speed, operating within a 2-3 minute search budget and a 1-minute synthesis phase to keep your workflow moving quickly.

When does the Research Explorer activate?

The skill is conditional; it launches when you explicitly request research, when an intake indicates third-party integrations, or when internal project patterns are insufficient.

External Research Explorer

Name: External Research Explorer
Author: violetio

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Conducts targeted external research for competitive analysis, technical standards, and API documentation to provide actionable project context.

About

The Research Explorer skill empowers Claude to perform focused, time-boxed external research when your project requires third-party context or industry validation. It specializes in analyzing competitor implementations, identifying industry standards such as OAuth or WCAG, and exploring third-party API documentation for seamless integrations. By requiring explicit user confirmation and topic scoping before launching, it ensures that research remains highly relevant and efficient, delivering synthesized insights and structured tables that bridge the gap between internal development and external requirements.

Key Features

Deep-dive exploration of third-party API documentation and SDKs
Structured synthesis of findings with actionable insights
Identification of industry standards and security best practices
1 GitHub stars
Automated competitor analysis and implementation pattern discovery
Strict time-budgeting and conditional launch to prevent scope creep

Use Cases

Evaluating third-party API constraints and rate limits before integration
Researching compliance standards like WCAG or OAuth for new features
Analyzing how competitors handle specific UX patterns or feature logic

About

Key Features

Deep-dive exploration of third-party API documentation and SDKs
Structured synthesis of findings with actionable insights
Identification of industry standards and security best practices
1 GitHub stars
Automated competitor analysis and implementation pattern discovery
Strict time-budgeting and conditional launch to prevent scope creep

Use Cases

Evaluating third-party API constraints and rate limits before integration
Researching compliance standards like WCAG or OAuth for new features
Analyzing how competitors handle specific UX patterns or feature logic