Research a topic deeply using web search and fetch. Produces structured research output (key concepts, subtopics, facts, sources) ready to be passed to the obsidian-writer skill. Triggers: "research X", "find out about X", "look up X", or as a first step before writing notes about a topic.
Gather comprehensive, well-sourced information on a topic and produce a structured research brief. The output of this skill is not written to Obsidian directly — it is a markdown document handed off to the obsidian-writer skill.
If the topic is ambiguous or very broad, ask one focused question:
Skip this step if the topic and intent are clear.
Run 3–5 targeted WebSearch queries covering:
For the top 3–5 most relevant URLs from search results:
WebFetch to retrieve the page contentProduce a Research Brief in this exact format:
# Research Brief: {Topic}
## Summary
2–4 sentences. What is this? Why does it matter?
## Key Concepts
- **Concept A**: one-line definition
- **Concept B**: one-line definition
(list all essential concepts; no padding)
## How It Works
Explain the core mechanism. Use numbered steps if sequential.
Use a code block if a minimal example clarifies better than prose.
## Subtopics
List 3–6 subtopics worth their own Obsidian notes, with a one-line description each:
- **Subtopic A** — what this covers
- **Subtopic B** — what this covers
## Gotchas and Pitfalls
- Bullet list of non-obvious issues, edge cases, or common mistakes
## Sources
- [Title](URL) — one-line summary of what this source contributed
## Sources section.(deep dive warranted).