open-research
Autonomous web research and content extraction. Best for deep dives into topics, news, and technical documentation.
Best use case
open-research is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Autonomous web research and content extraction. Best for deep dives into topics, news, and technical documentation.
Teams using open-research should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/open-research/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How open-research Compares
| Feature / Agent | open-research | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Autonomous web research and content extraction. Best for deep dives into topics, news, and technical documentation.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Open Research 🦅 This skill enables **autonomous research** by combining search and fetching. Use this to go beyond simple queries—act as an investigator. ## When to use (trigger phrases) Use this skill when the user asks for: - "Research the latest on [Topic]" - "Find the documentation for [Library] and summarize it" - "Look up the specs for [Hardware] and compare it with [Hardware]" - "Investigate [Event/News] and give me a detailed report" ## Core Workflow 1. **Search**: Use `web_search` to find relevant links. 2. **Fetch**: Use `web_fetch` to extract content from the most promising URLs. 3. **Synthesize**: Combine the extracted information into a high-signal report. ## Examples ### Deep Dive into a Project ```bash # First find the repo/docs web_search "MalikClaw GitHub repository" # Then fetch the README or ARCHITECTURE web_fetch "https://github.com/AbdullahMalik17/malikclaw/blob/main/README.md" ``` ### Technical Comparison ```bash # Search for specs web_search "Raspberry Pi 5 vs Orange Pi 5 specs" # Fetch detailed benchmarks web_fetch "https://example-benchmark-site.com/pi5-vs-opi5" ``` ## Proactive Investigation If a search result seems incomplete, **don't stop**. Follow the links. If a site is blocked, try another source. ## Best Practices - **Parallel Fetching**: Fetch multiple URLs if the information is spread across sites. - **Context Management**: Be selective with what you fetch to keep the context window lean and efficient (the "MalikClaw Way"). - **Citations**: Always cite your sources with `[Source Name](URL)`.
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