Web Research & Synthesis FAQs

Question 1

What tools does this skill require?

Accepted Answer

It utilizes the task tool for delegation, web_search (via Tavily) for gathering information, and standard file tools like write_file and read_file for data management.

Question 2

Does it provide sources for the information found?

Accepted Answer

Yes, subagents are specifically instructed to include source URLs and relevant quotes in their findings, which are then integrated into the final synthesized response.

Question 3

How does this skill handle complex research topics?

Accepted Answer

It uses a three-step process: first creating a research plan file, then spawning up to 3 parallel subagents using the task tool to investigate subtopics, and finally reading those local findings to synthesize a comprehensive answer.

Question 4

Can I control the depth of the research?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The skill guidelines suggest 1-2 subtopics for simple facts and up to 5 for complex investigations, with a standard budget of 3-5 searches per subagent to prevent over-researching.

Question 5

Where are the research results stored?

Accepted Answer

The skill creates a dedicated research folder (e.g., research_[topic_name]) in your current working directory to store plans, raw findings from subagents, and final reports.

Web Research & Synthesis

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Web Research & Synthesis

Key Features

Use Cases