Which platforms does the researcher agent search?

The skill facilitates searches across npm for JavaScript, PyPI for Python, GitHub for open-source repositories, and available MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers.

How does this skill save development time?

By identifying pre-existing, well-maintained solutions, it eliminates the time spent writing, testing, and debugging custom logic for problems that have already been solved by the community.

Does it automatically install packages?

It provides a recommendation based on a decision matrix; once a tool is selected, Claude can then proceed to install and configure it as part of the implementation phase.

What is the Search-First Claude Code skill?

It is a specialized capability that instructs Claude to prioritize searching for existing libraries, tools, and MCP servers before attempting to write new custom code from scratch.

When should I trigger the search-first workflow?

You should use it whenever you are starting a new feature, adding a dependency, or creating a utility helper that likely has an existing implementation.

Search-First Research Agent

Name: Search-First Research Agent
Author: affaan-m

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Productivity & Workflow

Systematizes a research-driven workflow to discover existing tools and libraries before implementing custom code.

The Search-First skill optimizes development by preventing the common pitfall of 'reinventing the wheel' during the coding process. It provides a structured framework for Claude to analyze functional requirements, perform parallel searches across package registries like npm and PyPI, evaluate available Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and inspect GitHub repositories for proven patterns. By following a rigorous decision matrix to adopt, extend, or build, this skill ensures more efficient, maintainable, and cost-effective software development by prioritizing battle-tested industry solutions over unnecessary custom implementations.

Key Features

01Parallel search across npm, PyPI, MCP servers, and GitHub repositories

02Logic-driven 'Adopt vs. Build' decision framework to minimize technical debt

03Automated researcher sub-agent invocation for deep-dive library analysis

04Seamless integration with planning and architecture agents for optimized roadmaps

05Structured evaluation matrix based on maintenance, license, and community support

06112,913 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Evaluating open-source templates and reference architectures before starting a new feature

02Discovering existing MCP servers to extend Claude's capabilities without custom backend development

03Identifying high-quality libraries for common tasks like data validation, linting, or HTTP requests

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add affaan-m/everything-claude-code search-first

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Parallel search across npm, PyPI, MCP servers, and GitHub repositories

02Logic-driven 'Adopt vs. Build' decision framework to minimize technical debt

03Automated researcher sub-agent invocation for deep-dive library analysis

04Seamless integration with planning and architecture agents for optimized roadmaps

05Structured evaluation matrix based on maintenance, license, and community support

06112,913 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Evaluating open-source templates and reference architectures before starting a new feature

02Discovering existing MCP servers to extend Claude's capabilities without custom backend development

03Identifying high-quality libraries for common tasks like data validation, linting, or HTTP requests