Research Topic and Summarize
Conduct thorough web research on a topic, synthesize findings into a detailed summary, and capture screenshots of key visuals. This skill produces research reports with background context, key findings, comparisons, source citations, and actionable recommendations.
Installation
Add the marketplace and install this skill:
/plugin marketplace add britt/claude-code-skills
/plugin install britt/research-topic-summarize
Or install all skills at once:
/plugin install britt/claude-code-skills
Compatibility
| Platform | Supported |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | ✓ |
| Claude.ai | ✓ |
How to use it
Use this skill when:
- Evaluating a technology, library, or tool
- Learning about a new concept or pattern
- Comparing options (X vs Y) to make a decision
- Gathering background information for a technical or business decision
Features
Structured research output Produces reports with summary, background, key findings, comparisons, visual references, sources, analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and an actionable recommendation.
Source quality emphasis Prefers official documentation over blog posts, notes publication dates, flags outdated information, and cites sources for all claims with a minimum of three to five quality sources.
Screenshot capture Captures screenshots of architecture diagrams, comparison tables, pricing matrices, UI examples, and code samples when visual context adds value.
Decision-ready analysis Provides enough detail to make decisions without re-reading original sources, including specific numbers, versions, dates, and notes on conflicting information.