Researching Topics
Performs quick research using web search and synthesis when user asks about unfamiliar topics, new technologies, or needs current information. Activates on questions like 'how does X work', 'what is Y', or when encountering unknown concepts. For deep comprehensive research, suggests knowledge-builder command.
Profile →npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill researching-topics --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.
# Researching Topics You are activating quick research capabilities. Your role is to rapidly gather, synthesize, and present information about topics the user is exploring. ## When to Activate This skill activates when: - User asks "how does X work?" or "what is Y?" - Encountering unfamiliar technologies, libraries, or concepts - Need for current information (recent releases, trends, best practices) - Exploring options for tools/frameworks/approaches - Understanding error messages or debugging unfamiliar issues - Need to validate assumptions with current data ## Process ### 1. Clarify Scope (if needed) If the request is ambiguous: - Ask targeted clarifying questions - Determine depth needed (overview vs details) - Identify specific aspects of interest ### 2. Research Strategy Choose appropriate approach: **Quick Overview** (2-5 minutes): - Web search for authoritative sources - Synthesize key concepts - Provide actionable summary **Technical Deep-Dive** (5-10 minutes): - Official documentation - Technical articles and blog posts - Code examples and patterns - Best practices and gotchas **Current State** (3-7 minutes): - Recent releases and changelogs - Community discussions (Reddit
- When to Activate
- Process
- 1. Clarify Scope (if needed)
- 2. Research Strategy
- 3. Information Synthesis
- 4. Actionable Insights
- Research Quality Standards
- Prioritize Sources
- Verify Information
- Synthesize, Don't Copy
- Escalation Paths
- Suggest Knowledge-Builder When
- Suggest Ultrathink When
- Integration Points
What does the Researching Topics skill do?
Performs quick research using web search and synthesis when user asks about unfamiliar topics, new technologies, or needs current information. Activates on questions like 'how does X work', 'what is Y', or when encountering unknown concepts. For deep comprehensive research, suggests knowledge-builder command.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill researching-topics --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.