How does this skill handle conflicting information from different sources?

The skill identifies contradictions between sources, flags them in the response, and provides a recommendation based on publication date, version relevance, and source authority.

Can I use this skill to build a knowledge base?

Absolutely. It is specifically designed to synthesize findings into coherent, well-formatted reference materials suitable for long-term knowledge management.

Does this skill work with any documentation site?

Yes, it follows a prioritized tier system that starts with official documentation and GitHub repositories before expanding to community resources and general web results.

What is the difference between a Simple and Detailed response?

Simple responses are optimized for quick syntax or parameter lookups, while Detailed responses provide executive summaries, context, and multi-section analysis for complex topics.

Professional Research Methods

Name: Professional Research Methods
Author: IvanTorresEdge

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Learning & Documentation

Standardizes technical information gathering and source attribution to deliver accurate, well-documented research findings.

The Professional Research Methods skill provides a rigorous framework for Claude to conduct research, evaluate documentation, and synthesize findings from multiple sources. It ensures all output is grounded in a tiered hierarchy of reliability—prioritizing official documentation over community tutorials—while maintaining strict attribution for every piece of information. Whether performing a quick syntax lookup or a comprehensive architectural review, this skill enforces consistency through structured templates and a verification process that cross-references facts to minimize inaccuracies and handle version-specific contradictions.

Key Features

01Tiered source prioritization favoring official documentation and repositories

02Dual-mode response templates for simple lookups or detailed deep-dives

030 GitHub stars

04Pre-research clarification phase to resolve ambiguous user queries

05Automated source attribution and structured citation tracking

06Cross-referencing logic to identify and resolve conflicting information

Use Cases

01Building comprehensive internal knowledge bases and reference materials

02Synthesizing technical solutions from multiple community and official sources

03Deep-diving into new API documentation or framework updates

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ivantorresedge/molcajete.ai research-methods

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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