depth-search
Deep multi-source research combining academic MCPs (arxiv, semantic-scholar, paper-search, deepwiki), Exa semantic search, and local ~/.topos knowledge base. Use for comprehensive research requiring multiple sources. NEVER fall back to web_search - ask user for help instead.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill depth-search --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Depth Search Comprehensive multi-source research skill. Searches across academic databases, semantic web search, and local knowledge before asking the user for help. ## Search Order Execute searches in this order, using parallel subagents where possible: ### 1. Local Knowledge Base (~/.topos) Search `~/.topos` directory first for existing research, notes, and cached data: - Use `glob` and `Grep` to find relevant files - Check `.md`, `.org`, `.jl`, `.py`, `.json` files - Look in subdirectories: `skills/`, `archived/`, `Gay.jl/`, etc. ### 2. Academic MCPs (parallel) Launch parallel subagents to search all 4 academic sources: | MCP | Tools | Best For | |-----|-------|----------| | **arxiv** | `search_papers`, `get_paper`, `download_paper` | Preprints, CS/physics/math papers | | **semantic-scholar** | `paper_relevance_search`, `paper_details`, `paper_citations` | Citation analysis, author profiles | | **paper-search** | `search_arxiv`, `search_pubmed`, `search_biorxiv`, etc. | Multi-source aggregation | | **deepwiki** | `read_wiki_structure`, `read_wiki_contents`, `ask_question` | GitHub repo documentation | ### 3. Exa Semantic Search Use Exa MCP for high-quality web search: - `web_s
- Search Order
- 1. Local Knowledge Base (~/.topos)
- 2. Academic MCPs (parallel)
- 3. Exa Semantic Search
- 4. Ask User for Help
- Critical Rules
- Example Workflow
- Parallel Subagent Template
- What NOT To Do
- What TO Do
- Scientific Skill Interleaving
- Graph Theory
- Bibliography References
- Cat# Integration
What does the depth-search skill do?
Deep multi-source research combining academic MCPs (arxiv, semantic-scholar, paper-search, deepwiki), Exa semantic search, and local ~/.topos knowledge base. Use for comprehensive research requiring multiple sources. NEVER fall back to web_search - ask user for help instead.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill depth-search --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.