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Web Research Assistant

by underbench2-gif · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install ub2-web-research-assistant
Description
Conducts structured web research by querying multiple sources, evaluating credibility, synthesizing data, and providing a detailed summary with citations.
README (SKILL.md)

Web Research Assistant

A skill that enables Claw to perform structured web research on any topic, synthesize findings from multiple sources, and produce a well-organized summary with citations.

What This Skill Does

This skill guides Claw through a systematic web research workflow:

  1. Query Formulation — Break down a broad research question into specific, targeted search queries
  2. Multi-Source Gathering — Search across multiple sources to collect diverse perspectives and data points
  3. Source Evaluation — Assess credibility and relevance of each source
  4. Synthesis — Combine findings into a coherent, structured summary
  5. Citation — Provide proper attribution with URLs for all referenced material

How to Use

Ask Claw to research any topic:

  • "Research the current state of quantum computing and summarize key breakthroughs from the past year"
  • "Find and compare the pricing models of the top 5 cloud providers"
  • "Investigate the environmental impact of electric vehicles vs. traditional cars"

Output Format

The skill produces a structured research report containing:

  • Executive Summary — A 2-3 sentence overview of key findings
  • Detailed Findings — Organized by subtopic with supporting evidence
  • Source List — All URLs and publication dates referenced
  • Confidence Assessment — How well-supported each finding is across sources

Best Practices

  • Be specific in your research question for more focused results
  • Specify a time range if you need recent information (e.g., "in the last 6 months")
  • Mention if you need a particular perspective (technical, business, consumer, etc.)
  • Request a specific output format if the default doesn't suit your needs
Usage Guidance
This skill is instruction-only and internally consistent, so it poses low installation risk. Before you rely on outputs: (1) confirm your agent has safe, audited web-browsing/search capability (the skill assumes the agent can access the web); (2) avoid pasting secrets or private data into queries — the skill will synthesize and cite anything you provide; (3) verify citations and URLs the model returns (LLMs can hallucinate plausible-sounding sources or dates); (4) if you need authoritative coverage, specify allowed domains or time ranges in your prompt; and (5) run a few harmless test queries to confirm the quality and provenance of results before using it for sensitive decisions.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: ub2-web-research-assistant Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle contains only metadata (_meta.json) and a markdown file (SKILL.md). The SKILL.md file describes a 'Web Research Assistant' and provides instructions for the AI agent to perform structured web research, synthesize findings, and cite sources. There is no executable code, no evidence of prompt injection attempts, data exfiltration, unauthorized actions, or any other malicious or suspicious behavior. All content is consistent with the stated purpose.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the actual requirements: it's an instruction-only research workflow that asks the agent to formulate queries, search sources, evaluate credibility, synthesize, and cite. There are no unrelated env vars, binaries, or config paths requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md provides high-level, non-invasive instructions for conducting web research and source evaluation. It does not instruct the agent to read local files, environment variables, or transmit data to unexpected endpoints. Because the guidance is broad ("search across multiple sources"), actual behavior depends on the agent/platform browsing/search capabilities and any runtime safety policies; the instructions lack constraints (allowed/forbidden domains, privacy handling) which is a functional/usability note rather than an incoherence.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — lowest-risk arrangement. Nothing is downloaded or written to disk by the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. Requested access is minimal and proportional to its stated purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no indications the skill modifies agent/system settings or other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but is not combined here with any broad credentials or persistence, so no elevated privilege concerns.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install ub2-web-research-assistant
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /ub2-web-research-assistant
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
v1.0.0 - Initial release of Web Research Assistant skill. Enables structured web research with multi-source gathering, source evaluation, synthesis, and citation generation. Includes executive summary, detailed findings, and confidence assessment output formats.
Metadata
Slug ub2-web-research-assistant
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 1
Active Installs 1
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Web Research Assistant?

Conducts structured web research by querying multiple sources, evaluating credibility, synthesizing data, and providing a detailed summary with citations. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1223 downloads so far.

How do I install Web Research Assistant?

Run "/install ub2-web-research-assistant" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Web Research Assistant free?

Yes, Web Research Assistant is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Web Research Assistant support?

Web Research Assistant is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Web Research Assistant?

It is built and maintained by underbench2-gif (@underbench2-gif); the current version is v1.0.0.

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