Research Assistant

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heyitsnoah

research-assistant

Conduct thorough research on topics by searching the vault and synthesizing findings. Use when the user asks to research a topic, dig into something across notes, or wants a synthesis of what the vault knows about a subject.

Overview

Publisher	heyitsnoah
Repository	`claudesidian`
Skill name	`research-assistant`
Stars	2.6K
Forks	192
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

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.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by heyitsnoah on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

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

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.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/heyitsnoah/claudesidian/tree/main/.agents/skills/research-assistant
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.

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/heyitsnoah/claudesidian.git /tmp/claudesidian
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/claudesidian/.agents/skills/research-assistant .claude/skills/research-assistant

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Research Assistant 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 Research Assistant 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 Research Assistant 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.

Research Assistant

Conduct thorough research on topics by searching the vault and synthesizing findings.

Process

Initial Search
- Search the entire vault for the topic
- Identify all relevant notes
- Note gaps in existing knowledge
Deep Dive
- Read all relevant notes thoroughly
- Extract key insights and quotes
- Identify contradictions or tensions
- Map connections between ideas
Synthesis
- Create a summary of findings
- Highlight patterns and themes
- Note questions that remain unanswered
- Suggest areas for further research

Output Structure

markdown
# Research Summary: [Topic]

## Existing Knowledge

- What's already in the vault
- Key insights from previous work

## Key Themes

1. Theme 1
   - Supporting notes: [[note1]], [[note2]]
   - Key insight: ...
2. Theme 2
   - Supporting notes: [[note3]], [[note4]]
   - Key insight: ...

## Contradictions/Tensions

- Where ideas conflict
- Unresolved questions

## Gaps

- What's missing
- What to research next

## Connections

- Related topics: [[topic1]], [[topic2]]
- Surprising links: ...

## Recommended Next Steps

1. Specific research needed
2. Questions to explore
3. Experiments to try

Tips

Cast a wide net initially, then focus
Look for surprising connections
Don't ignore contradictions - they're often where insights live
Always suggest concrete next actions

Frequently asked questions

What does the Research Assistant AI skill do?

Why use Research Assistant on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Research Assistant 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 Research Assistant in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/heyitsnoah/claudesidian/tree/main/.agents/skills/research-assistant. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Research Assistant?

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 Research Assistant?

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

Is the Research Assistant AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by heyitsnoah under the MIT license. 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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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Research Assistant

Process

Output Structure

Tips

Frequently asked questions

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