academic-deep-research
Transparent, rigorous research with full methodology — not a black-box API wrapper. Conducts exhaustive investigation through mandated 2-cycle research per theme, APA 7th citations, evidence hierarchy, and 3 user checkpoints. Self-contained using native OpenClaw tools (web_search, web_fetch, sessions_spawn). Use for literature reviews, competitive intelligence, or any research requiring academic rigor and reproducibility.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/kesslerio/academic-deep-research-clawhub-skill --skill academic-deep-researchIs this agent skill safe to install?
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This skill is a well-structured academic research tool that utilizes native platform capabilities for web searching, content fetching, and sub-session management. It implements a rigorous methodology with mandatory user checkpoints and multi-cycle research phases. No malicious patterns, data exfiltration risks, or obfuscation were detected.
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What does this agent skill do?
Academic Deep Research 🔬
When to Use
Native tools: web_search, web_fetch, sessions_spawn
Trigger this skill when the user wants:
- Deep research, exhaustive analysis, or literature review
- Multi-source verification and evidence hierarchies
- Academic-style reports with citations
Required Stop Points
- Initial engagement: ask 2–3 clarifying questions and confirm understanding.
- Research plan: present themes, steps, and deliverables; wait for approval.
- Final report: deliver full narrative report with citations.
Minimum Requirements
- Two full research cycles per theme.
- Analyze between every tool call.
- Multiple sources per claim; contradictions addressed.
- APA 7th in-text citations and reference list.
- Narrative-only final report (no lists or tables).
References
reference/protocol.md— research phases, tool order, and analysis rulesreference/writing-style.md— narrative constraints and phase formattingreference/citations-apa.md— citation rules and examplesreference/report-template.md— required report structurereference/error-handling.md— gaps, contradictions, failuresreference/quality-standards.md— evidence hierarchy and confidence levelsreference/parallel-research.md— sessions_spawn workflowquickref.md— short checklistexample.md— sample usage
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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