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name: research description: Researches how to use an API, library, or reference architecture. Fallback when the WebSearch tool fails.

Research Skill

1. Purpose

Use this skill to research APIs, libraries, or design patterns before implementation. It produces concise best-practice summaries, alternatives, and tradeoffs.

2. Usage Scenarios

Run before:

• Using a new API or library.
• Designing an unfamiliar feature or architecture.
• Evaluating alternative implementations.

3. Helper Scripts

Arguments

• Provide the research topic as a natural-language sentence.
• Do not include year numbers; the agent fetches up-to-date data.
• More context ⇒ better results.

4. Examples

Always start with --flash. If the result doesn't work or if important parts are missing, use --deep to get more information.

Quick Search

Copygemini_research.sh --flash "Which Python HTTP client libraries support caching headers, and with which backends?"

API Research

Copyperplexity_open_router_research.sh "Write a Python best-practice manual for using the Atlassian Confluence API."
gemini_research "Same as above."
perplexity_open_router_researchi.sh --deep "Give a second opinion on the Atlassian API usage. Alternatives and tradeoffs?"

Library Research

Copyperplexity_open_router_research.sh "Best practices for using the os-lib library in Scala."
gemini_research.sh "Manual for using os-lib in Scala."
perplexity_open_router_research.sh --deep "Second opinion on using os-lib in Scala. Alternatives and tradeoffs?"

Implementation Planning

Copyperplexity_open_router_research.sh "How to parse cron expressions in Rust, using stdlib or third-party crates?"
gemini_research.sh "Manual for parsing cron expressions in Rust with the cron crate."
perplexity_open_router_research.sh --deep "Evaluate the cron crate. Alternatives and tradeoffs?"

5. Tool Modes

6. Fallbacks and Error Handling

If one agent fails, retry with the alternate tool. Ensure network access and required API keys are configured.

7. Output Format

• Markdown-formatted structured output
• Sections for: Overview, Best Practices, Alternatives, Tradeoffs
• Links to primary references where available

8. Comparison Table

9. Exit Codes

10. Environment Variables

11. Troubleshooting