web-researchlisted

# Web Research Skill This skill provides a structured approach to conducting comprehensive web research using the `task` tool to spawn research subagents. It emphasizes planning, efficient delegation, and systematic synthesis of findings. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - Research complex topics requiring multiple information sources - Gather and synthesize current information from the web - Conduct comparative analysis across multiple subjects - Produce well-sourced research reports with clear citations ## Research Process ### Step 1: Create and Save Research Plan Before delegating to subagents, you MUST: 1. **Create a research folder** - Organize all research files in a dedicated folder relative to the current working directory: ``` mkdir research_[topic_name] ``` This keeps files organized and prevents clutter in the working directory. 2. **Analyze the research question** - Break it down into distinct, non-overlapping subtopics 3. **Write a research plan file** - Use the `write_file` tool to create `research_[topic_name]/research_plan.md` containing: - The main research question - 2-5 specific subtopics to investigate - Expected information from each subtopic - How results will be synthesized **Planning Guidelines:** - **Simple fact-finding**: 1-2 subtopics - **Comparative analysis**: 1 subtopic per comparison element (max 3) - **Complex investigations**: 3-5 subtopics ### Step 2: Delegate to Research Subagents