Research Agent FAQs

Question 1

How does this skill improve my research workflow?

Accepted Answer

Unlike traditional sequential searching which can take 10 minutes, this skill uses parallel execution to deliver results in as little as 2 minutes. It automatically decomposes your prompt into diverse sub-questions and enforces strict timeouts to ensure you get synthesized results quickly.

Question 2

What is the Research Agent skill for Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

The Research Agent is a specialized Claude Code skill that automates multi-source information gathering. It deploys parallel sub-agents across Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini to find information, analyze trends, and synthesize high-quality reports simultaneously.

Question 3

When should I use the Research Agent skill?

Accepted Answer

Use this skill whenever you need comprehensive information beyond Claude's training data. It is ideal for investigating new technologies, analyzing current market trends, performing deep-dive technical research, or gathering documentation for complex coding tasks.

Question 4

What are the different research modes available?

Accepted Answer

The skill offers three tiers: Quick Mode (3 agents, 2-minute timeout) for simple queries; Standard Mode (9 agents, 3-minute timeout) for general research; and Extensive Mode (24 agents, 10-minute timeout) for deep-dives using creative 'UltraThink' query angles.

Question 5

How does the Research Agent handle data and results?

Accepted Answer

The skill follows a strict 'Scratchpad-to-History' pattern. Raw agent outputs and drafts are managed in a temporary scratchpad directory before being archived into a permanent, structured history folder with a generated README.md and executive summary for future reference.

Research Agent

Research Agent

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