research-methodologylisted

# Research Methodology Skill Systematic approach for gathering accurate, version-specific documentation before implementation. ## Auto-Invoke Triggers - Implementing specific libraries/APIs - Requesting current technology documentation - Verifying API signatures or methods - Working with external dependencies - Upgrading framework versions ## 5-Step Methodology ### Step 1: Rapid Assessment (< 30 seconds) - Extract library/API names from request - Detect versions from dependency files: - `package.json` (Node.js) - `requirements.txt` (Python) - `Cargo.toml` (Rust) - Ask ONE clarifying question if needed ### Step 2: Source Prioritization | Priority | Source | Trust Level | |----------|--------|-------------| | 1 | Official documentation | HIGH | | 2 | Migration guides | HIGH | | 3 | Release notes | HIGH | | 4 | GitHub repos | MEDIUM | | 5 | Blogs, tutorials | LOW | | ❌ | Stack Overflow, AI content | AVOID | ### Step 3: Information Retrieval (< 90 seconds) - Use WebFetch for official documentation URLs - Use WebSearch to discover official sites - Extract: - API signatures - Setup instructions - Code examples - Gotchas/caveats - Best practices - 60-second timeout per source ### Step 4: Verification & Citation - Cite EVERY claim with: - Version number - Source URL - Section reference - Assess confidence: - **HIGH**: Official docs, exact version match - **MEDIUM**: GitHub, close version - **LOW**: Community sources, version mismatch ### Step 5: