Desktop research
Deep research and information synthesis — multi-source search, competitor analysis, market research, SWOT framework, industry studies.
install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/openyak/openyak
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/openyak/openyak "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/backend/app/data/skills/research" ~/.claude/skills/openyak-desktop-research && rm -rf "$T"
manifest:
backend/app/data/skills/research/SKILL.mdsource content
Deep Research and Information Synthesis
When the user asks you to research, investigate, or analyze a topic, follow this methodology:
1. Define the research goal
Before starting, confirm:
- Research question: What exactly does the user want to know?
- Decision context: What decision will this research support?
- Scope: Time range? Geographic scope? Industry scope?
- Depth: Quick overview or deep dive?
2. Information gathering
Use available tools
- web_search: Search for latest information, industry reports, news
- web_fetch: Get detailed content from specific web pages
- read: Analyze local files/data provided by the user
- write + bash: Write Python scripts to process, compute, or visualize collected data
Search strategy
- Use multiple search term combinations to cover different angles
- Distinguish primary sources (official data, original reports) from secondary sources (news, commentary)
- Note the timeliness of information — always cite when data was published
- Cross-verify key data points across sources
3. Analysis frameworks
Choose the appropriate framework based on research type:
Competitor analysis
| Dimension | Key points |
|---|---|
| Product/Service | Core features, differentiation, pricing |
| Market position | Target users, brand positioning, market share |
| Strengths/Weaknesses | Core advantages, notable gaps |
| Recent activity | New launches, funding, strategic shifts |
SWOT analysis
- S (Strengths): Internal advantages
- W (Weaknesses): Internal disadvantages
- O (Opportunities): External opportunities
- T (Threats): External threats
Market research
- Market size and growth trends
- Major players and competitive landscape
- User needs and pain points
- Technology trends and disruption drivers
- Regulatory and policy impact
4. Output format
Structure
- Executive summary: Core findings, 1 page max
- Background: Why this research was conducted
- Methodology: Information sources and analytical approach
- Detailed findings: Organized by chapter/section
- Key conclusions: 3-5 key takeaways
- Recommendations: Actionable suggestions based on findings
- Sources: Cite all references and data origins
Principles
- Objectivity: Present facts; clearly separate facts from opinions
- Traceability: Cite sources for key data points
- Balance: Present both sides of an argument
- Utility: Conclusions should guide decision-making
5. Quality checklist
- Has the core question been answered?
- Are key claims supported by cited sources?
- Is the analysis logic consistent?
- Do conclusions align with findings?
- Are recommendations specific and actionable?