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Investigate a topic with Grok 4.1 via OpenRouter and generate a Markdown report with a timeline, verifiable claims, and sources (web/X). Use it when the user says “investiga…”, “haz research…”, “averigua…”, “búscame fuentes…”, “research…”, “look into…”, or when you need fast, source-backed research (news, rumors, product/policy changes, competitive context).

Overview

Publisherantoniolg
Repositoryagent-kit
Skill namegrok-research
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Forks
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Bundled files
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Skill sourceRepository
  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 2 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by antoniolg on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Grok Research AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/antoniolg/agent-kit.git /tmp/agent-kit
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/agent-kit/skills/grok-research .claude/skills/grok-research
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Grok Research in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Grok Research on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Grok Research is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Grok Research (OpenRouter + Grok 4.1)

This skill automates a source-backed “deep dive” on a recent topic using Grok 4.1 via OpenRouter. Output is a Markdown report with citations.

Quick start

  1. Export the API key:
bash
export OPENROUTER_API_KEY="..."
  1. Run the script:
bash
node skills/grok-research/scripts/grok-research.js --topic "What's going on with …" --out report.md

By default it tries to use x-ai/grok-4.1-fast:online. If your account/model uses a different id, pass --model or set GROK_RESEARCH_MODEL.

Environment variables

  • OPENROUTER_API_KEY (required)
  • GROK_RESEARCH_MODEL (optional) (default: x-ai/grok-4.1-fast:online)
  • OPENROUTER_SITE_URL (optional) (recommended header by OpenRouter)
  • OPENROUTER_APP_NAME (optional) (recommended header by OpenRouter)

Useful flags (script)

  • --topic "...": topic to research (or first positional argument)
  • --out report.md: saves the report and prints the resulting path to stdout
  • --model <id>: forces the OpenRouter model id
  • --max-tokens 2200, --temperature 0.2: length/style controls

Recommended workflow (agent)

  1. Clarify the goal: “do you want an executive summary or a decision-making report?”
  2. Ask for constraints: country/language, time window (last 24/72h), and any specific claims to verify.
  3. Run scripts/grok-research.js and review the Claims & verification section:
    • If sources are weak/missing, re-run with higher --max-tokens or narrow the topic.
  4. If the topic is sensitive/controversial, ask the model to list alternative hypotheses and what evidence would falsify/confirm each.

Resources

  • Main script: scripts/grok-research.js
  • API notes: references/api_reference.md

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Grok Research AI skill do?

Investigate a topic with Grok 4.1 via OpenRouter and generate a Markdown report with a timeline, verifiable claims, and sources (web/X). Use it when the user says “investiga…”, “haz research…”, “averigua…”, “búscame fuentes…”, “research…”, “look into…”, or when you need fast, source-backed research (news, rumors, product/policy changes, competitive context).

Why use Grok Research on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Grok Research is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Grok Research in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/antoniolg/agent-kit/tree/main/skills/grok-research. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Grok Research?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Grok Research?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Grok Research with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Grok Research AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by antoniolg. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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