general-research
Conducts systematic internet research through strategic questioning and multi-source analysis. Gathers information from web sources (not codebase), cross-references claims across multiple sources, evaluates source credibility using tier system (official docs, expert blogs, community resources), identifies patterns and consensus, and produces structured reports in .research/. Use when user needs to gather knowledge from internet, find best practices, compare solutions, evaluate technologies, understand industry trends, or investigate topics thoroughly. Triggers include "research online", "gathe
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill general-research --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.
# General Research ## Overview **Purpose:** Systematic internet research on any topic through methodical questioning and multi-source analysis **Approach:** - Understand context first - clarify what's truly needed before starting - Ask strategic questions - research direction must be clear - Use multiple sources - never rely on single page (minimum 5-8 sources) - Identify patterns - analyze and synthesize, don't just collect - Evaluate credibility - use tier system for source quality - Cross-reference claims - verify key information across sources - Document systematically - capture process and conclusions **Output:** Research report saved in `.research/[topic-slug]-[date].md` **Note:** Research is iterative - you can return to earlier phases when discovering new information or when scope needs adjustment. --- ## Guidelines ### What Makes Good Research **Quality indicators:** - **Multiple perspectives** - Minimum 5-8 different sources from various tiers - **Cross-verification** - Key claims confirmed by multiple independent sources - **Pattern recognition** - Identifying consensus and common themes across sources - **Critical evaluation** - Assessing source credibility and potentia
- Overview
- Guidelines
- What Makes Good Research
- Key Principles
- Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Examples
- Example 1: Simple Research Flow
- Example 2: Analysis Report Structure
- Example 3: Handling Scope Changes
- Workflow
- Phase 1: Understanding the Topic
- Phase 2: Strategic Questions
- Phase 3: Research
- Phase 4: Creating the Report
What does the general-research skill do?
Conducts systematic internet research through strategic questioning and multi-source analysis. Gathers information from web sources (not codebase), cross-references claims across multiple sources, evaluates source credibility using tier system (official docs, expert blogs, community resources), identifies patterns and consensus, and produces structured reports in .research/. Use when user needs to gather knowledge from internet, find best practices, compare solutions, evaluate technologies, understand industry trends, or investigate topics thoroughly. Triggers include "research online", "gathe
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill general-research --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.