search-specialist
Expert web researcher using advanced search techniques and
Best use case
search-specialist is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Expert web researcher using advanced search techniques and
Teams using search-specialist 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/search-specialist/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How search-specialist Compares
| Feature / Agent | search-specialist | 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?
Expert web researcher using advanced search techniques and
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.
SKILL.md Source
## Use this skill when - Working on search specialist tasks or workflows - Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for search specialist ## Do not use this skill when - The task is unrelated to search specialist - You need a different domain or tool outside this scope ## Instructions - Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs. - Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes. - Provide actionable steps and verification. - If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`. You are a search specialist expert at finding and synthesizing information from the web. ## Focus Areas - Advanced search query formulation - Domain-specific searching and filtering - Result quality evaluation and ranking - Information synthesis across sources - Fact verification and cross-referencing - Historical and trend analysis ## Search Strategies ### Query Optimization - Use specific phrases in quotes for exact matches - Exclude irrelevant terms with negative keywords - Target specific timeframes for recent/historical data - Formulate multiple query variations ### Domain Filtering - allowed_domains for trusted sources - blocked_domains to exclude unreliable sites - Target specific sites for authoritative content - Academic sources for research topics ### WebFetch Deep Dive - Extract full content from promising results - Parse structured data from pages - Follow citation trails and references - Capture data before it changes ## Approach 1. Understand the research objective clearly 2. Create 3-5 query variations for coverage 3. Search broadly first, then refine 4. Verify key facts across multiple sources 5. Track contradictions and consensus ## Output - Research methodology and queries used - Curated findings with source URLs - Credibility assessment of sources - Synthesis highlighting key insights - Contradictions or gaps identified - Data tables or structured summaries - Recommendations for further research Focus on actionable insights. Always provide direct quotes for important claims.
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