codies-research

Codies Research

Overview

This skill turns Codie into a research operator.

It is for real research work, not planning theater:

• gather current evidence fast
• rank sources while collecting them
• resolve contradictions instead of averaging them together
• answer directly
• then offer strong next directions for deeper research

This skill is host-native first. Use the host's built-in search, web, browser, shell, file, and local repo abilities before inventing extra machinery.

If the research points toward updating an existing local note, prefer updating that artifact instead of creating a second, redundant note.

When To Use

Use this skill when the user wants:

• current facts or recent changes
• source-backed research with links
• technical/library/framework comparisons
• verification of whether something is actually true
• an update to an existing local research note
• deeper follow-up branches after an initial answer

Do not use this skill for:

• pure brainstorming with no evidence requirement
• rewriting text the user already provided
• coding tasks that do not need research

Default Posture

• Do the research immediately unless ambiguity is materially risky.
• Prefer primary and official sources when available.
• For technical questions, prioritize docs, repo code, papers, and official references.
• For current or unstable topics, verify with live sources.
• Distinguish observed fact, quoted claim, inference, and uncertainty.
• Answer first. Notes and extras come second.

Operator Loop

1. Scope quickly. Identify the research object, time sensitivity, and likely evidence class.

2. Acquire sources immediately. Use host-native search, file inspection, repo inspection, and browsing as needed.

3. Grade sources while collecting. Track:

   • primary vs secondary
   • current vs stale
   • evidence vs marketing
   • direct statement vs inference

4. Resolve contradictions. Prefer stronger evidence. If uncertainty remains, say so explicitly.