---
{
  "name": "research",
  "description": "Research a topic thoroughly using documentation, codebase exploration, and external sources. Use when deep knowledge outside the current working directory is required or a decision depends on external facts.",
  "credit": "Matt Peacock (mattpocock/skills)"
}
---

# Research

Research a topic thoroughly using documentation, codebase exploration, and external sources.

## Process

1. **Define the question** — What exactly needs to be researched?
2. **Identify sources** — Docs, code, APIs, web resources.
3. **Gather information** — Read and extract relevant facts.
4. **Synthesize** — Organize findings into actionable knowledge.
5. **Cite sources** — Reference where each fact came from.

## Rules

- Always cite sources.
- Distinguish facts from opinions.
- Be thorough but focused.
- Report what you found, not what you expected.

## Credit

This skill is based on the work of **Matt Peacock** ([@mattpocock](https://github.com/mattpocock)). Original source: [mattpocock/skills](https://github.com/mattpocock/skills). Licensed under MIT.