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Use this skill for requests related to web research; it provides a structured approach to conducting comprehensive web research.
Passed 12 of 18 test cases with the skill, and 9 of 18 without it.
and 6 more in the full report
7 fixed8 passed either way4 still failing3 broke
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One of 6 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
I need to check the exact launch date of the James Webb Space Telescope and its primary mirror diameter. Should I build a 5-subtopic research plan for this query?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Output recommends using 1 to 2 subtopics for the telescope query. | Missed | Passed |
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This skill provides guidance on conducting comprehensive web research. It emphasizes planning, efficient information gathering, and systematic synthesis of findings.
Note: This skill provides a methodology and best practices for web research. It does not include executable scripts or tools beyond what's available in your agent's toolset.
Use this skill when you need to:
Before conducting research:
Analyze the research question - Break it down into distinct, non-overlapping subtopics
Create a research plan - Determine:
Planning Guidelines:
For each subtopic in your plan:
test cases passed, vs 9 / 18 without
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