research-logger
/install research-logger-tool
Research Logger
Automates the research-logging workflow:
- Search — Uses
web_search/web_fetchto gather content on a topic. - GIF Match — Uses
gifgrepto find a relevant GIF for visual context. - Note Creation — Fills the
notes/research_template.mdtemplate and writes a Bear note viagrizzly.
Quick Start
bash scripts/research_logger.sh "quantum computing" "research,quantum"
Script: scripts/research_logger.sh
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
$1 — topic |
✅ | Research topic (quoted) |
$2 — tags |
❌ | Comma-separated Bear tags (default: research) |
What it does
- Calls
web_searchfor the topic, fetches top results. - Searches
gifgrepfor a matching GIF. - Reads
notes/research_template.md, substitutes placeholders with gathered data. - Creates a Bear note with the rendered content and tags.
Template
The template lives at notes/research_template.md (workspace root) and uses {placeholder} syntax:
| Placeholder | Source |
|---|---|
{topic} |
CLI argument |
{date} |
Current date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
{tags} |
CLI argument |
{summary} |
LLM-generated summary of search results |
{finding1} … {finding3} |
Top 3 key findings |
{links} |
Source URLs from search |
{media_alt} / {media_url} |
GIF from gifgrep |
{action1} … {action3} |
Suggested action items |
Requirements
- grizzly — Bear CLI (
go install github.com/tylerwince/grizzly/cmd/grizzly@latest) - Bear app running on macOS
- Internet access for search and GIF lookup
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install research-logger-tool - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/research-logger-tool - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is research-logger?
Research a topic via web search, auto-match a relevant GIF, and log results as a Bear note using a configurable template. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 24 downloads so far.
How do I install research-logger?
Run "/install research-logger-tool" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is research-logger free?
Yes, research-logger is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does research-logger support?
research-logger is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created research-logger?
It is built and maintained by terrycarter1985 (@terrycarter1985); the current version is v1.0.0.