web-research

Name: web-research
Author: langchain-ai

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How to install web-research?

langchain-ai/deepagents/web-research

$npx -y skills add langchain-ai/deepagents --skill web-research

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Searches multiple web sources, synthesizes findings, and produces cited research reports using delegated subagents. Use when the user asks to research a topic online, search the web, look something up, find current information, compare options, or produce a research report.

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SKILL.md

1	# Web Research Skill
2
3	## Research Process
4
5	### Step 1: Create and Save Research Plan
6
7	Before delegating to subagents, you MUST:
8
9	1. Create a research folder - Organize all research files in a dedicated folder relative to the current working directory:
10	```
11	mkdir research_[topic_name]
12	```
13	This keeps files organized and prevents clutter in the working directory.
14
15	2. Analyze the research question - Break it down into distinct, non-overlapping subtopics
16
17	3. Write a research plan file - Use the `write_file` tool to create `research_[topic_name]/research_plan.md` containing:
18	- The main research question
19	- 2-5 specific subtopics to investigate
20	- Expected information from each subtopic
21	- How results will be synthesized
22
23	Planning Guidelines:
24	- Simple fact-finding: 1-2 subtopics
25	- Comparative analysis: 1 subtopic per comparison element (max 3)
26	- Complex investigations: 3-5 subtopics
27
28	### Step 2: Delegate to Research Subagents
29
30	For each subtopic in your plan:
31
32	1. Use the `task` tool to spawn a research subagent with:
33	- Clear, specific research question (no acronyms)
34	- Instructions to write findings to a file: `research_[topic_name]/findings_[subtopic].md`
35	- Budget: 3-5 web searches maximum
36
37	2. Run up to 3 subagents in parallel for efficient research
38
39	Subagent Instructions Template:
40	```
41	Research [SPECIFIC TOPIC]. Use the web_search tool to gather information.
42	After completing your research, use write_file to save your findings to research_[topic_name]/findings_[subtopic].md.
43	Include key facts, relevant quotes, and source URLs.
44	Use 3-5 web searches maximum.
45	```
46
47	### Step 3: Synthesize Findings
48
49	After all subagents complete:
50
51	1. Review the findings files that were saved locally:
52	- First run `list_files research_[topic_name]` to see what files were created
53	- Then use `read_file` with the file paths (e.g., `research_[topic_name]/findings_*.md`)
54	- Important: Use `read_file` for LOCAL files only, not URLs
55
56	2. Synthesize the information - Create a comprehensive response that:
57	- Directly answers the original question
58	- Integrates insights from all subtopics
59	- Cites specific sources with URLs (from the findings files)
60	- Identifies any gaps or limitations
61
62	3. Write final report (optional) - Use `write_file` to create `research_[topic_name]/research_report.md` if requested
63
64	Note: If you need to fetch additional information from URLs, use the `fetch_url` tool, not `read_file`.
65
66	## Best Practices
67
68	- Plan before delegating - Always write research_plan.md first
69	- Clear subtopics - Ensure each subagent has distinct, non-overlapping scope
70	- File-based communication - Have subagents save findings to files, not return them directly
71	- Systematic synthesis - Read all findings files before creating final response
72	- Stop appropriately - Don't over-research; 3-5 searches per subtopic is usually sufficient

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How to install web-research?

langchain-ai/deepagents/web-research

$npx -y skills add langchain-ai/deepagents --skill web-research

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# Web Research Skill
2
3	## Research Process
4
5	### Step 1: Create and Save Research Plan
6
7	Before delegating to subagents, you MUST:
8
9	1. Create a research folder - Organize all research files in a dedicated folder relative to the current working directory:
10	```
11	mkdir research_[topic_name]
12	```
13	This keeps files organized and prevents clutter in the working directory.
14
15	2. Analyze the research question - Break it down into distinct, non-overlapping subtopics
16
17	3. Write a research plan file - Use the `write_file` tool to create `research_[topic_name]/research_plan.md` containing:
18	- The main research question
19	- 2-5 specific subtopics to investigate
20	- Expected information from each subtopic
21	- How results will be synthesized
22
23	Planning Guidelines:
24	- Simple fact-finding: 1-2 subtopics
25	- Comparative analysis: 1 subtopic per comparison element (max 3)
26	- Complex investigations: 3-5 subtopics
27
28	### Step 2: Delegate to Research Subagents
29
30	For each subtopic in your plan:
31
32	1. Use the `task` tool to spawn a research subagent with:
33	- Clear, specific research question (no acronyms)
34	- Instructions to write findings to a file: `research_[topic_name]/findings_[subtopic].md`
35	- Budget: 3-5 web searches maximum
36
37	2. Run up to 3 subagents in parallel for efficient research
38
39	Subagent Instructions Template:
40	```
41	Research [SPECIFIC TOPIC]. Use the web_search tool to gather information.
42	After completing your research, use write_file to save your findings to research_[topic_name]/findings_[subtopic].md.
43	Include key facts, relevant quotes, and source URLs.
44	Use 3-5 web searches maximum.
45	```
46
47	### Step 3: Synthesize Findings
48
49	After all subagents complete:
50
51	1. Review the findings files that were saved locally:
52	- First run `list_files research_[topic_name]` to see what files were created
53	- Then use `read_file` with the file paths (e.g., `research_[topic_name]/findings_*.md`)
54	- Important: Use `read_file` for LOCAL files only, not URLs
55
56	2. Synthesize the information - Create a comprehensive response that:
57	- Directly answers the original question
58	- Integrates insights from all subtopics
59	- Cites specific sources with URLs (from the findings files)
60	- Identifies any gaps or limitations
61
62	3. Write final report (optional) - Use `write_file` to create `research_[topic_name]/research_report.md` if requested
63
64	Note: If you need to fetch additional information from URLs, use the `fetch_url` tool, not `read_file`.
65
66	## Best Practices
67
68	- Plan before delegating - Always write research_plan.md first
69	- Clear subtopics - Ensure each subagent has distinct, non-overlapping scope
70	- File-based communication - Have subagents save findings to files, not return them directly
71	- Systematic synthesis - Read all findings files before creating final response
72	- Stop appropriately - Don't over-research; 3-5 searches per subtopic is usually sufficient

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