🔍 Research
This skill helps you research libraries and patterns by finding real world code with searchGitHub and Exa, then saving structured reports.
npx playbooks add skill kingkongshot/pensieve --skill research
About Research
Research is a free code review & quality skill that configures AI coding agents to this skill helps you research libraries and patterns by finding real world code with searchgithub and exa, then saving structured reports.
Its 21-word system prompt specializes your agent in code review & quality with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.
Use Cases
- Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
- Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
- Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
- Generating detailed code review comments
Example Prompts
System Prompt (21 words)
This skill helps you research libraries and patterns by finding real world code with searchGitHub and Exa, then saving structured reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Research?
Research is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you research libraries and patterns by finding real world code with searchGitHub and Exa, then saving structured reports.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.
How do I use Research with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill kingkongshot/pensieve --skill research in your terminal to install Research into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Research?
Research is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Research free to use?
Yes, Research is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/kingkongshot/pensieve/tree/main/skills/research. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
