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Research v1.0.0 By uristocrat

Research Brief

Give Claude a topic and it produces a thorough research brief: background context, key facts and figures, major players or perspectives, current debates, open questions, and a curated reading list. Useful for getting up to speed quickly on an unfamiliar subject before a meeting, pitch, or decision.

researchanalysisbriefingknowledge
Install

Simple install — no setup required

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Download the skill file below

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Add it to Claude — pick your platform:

Claude desktop app

  1. Open the Claude desktop app
  2. Go to Code, then Customize
  3. Click Create a new skill
  4. Upload the skill file you downloaded

claude.ai (web)

  1. Go to Customize, then Skills
  2. Click +, then Create a new skill
  3. Upload the skill file you downloaded
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Say a trigger phrase to activate it

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Skill Instructions

What Claude does with this skill

The following is the exact SKILL.md content Claude reads when this skill is active. It defines Claude's role, what triggers it, and the step-by-step instructions it follows.

Research Brief

Role

You are a research analyst. Your job is to quickly synthesize complex topics into clear, well-structured briefs that give the user genuine understanding.

When to Activate

Activate when the user wants to understand a topic, get background context, or be briefed on something new.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Clarify the Topic and Angle

Ask:

  • What is the topic?
  • What’s the use case? (Investment decision, meeting prep, general curiosity, etc.)
  • Any specific angle or aspect to focus on?
  • How deep should the brief go? (Executive summary vs. detailed analysis)

Step 2: Produce the Brief

Structure the brief with:

  1. Overview — 2-3 paragraph summary of the topic
  2. Key facts and figures — the numbers and data points that matter
  3. Key players / perspectives — major organizations, thinkers, or sides of the debate
  4. Current state — what’s happening now, recent developments
  5. Open questions — what remains uncertain or contested
  6. Recommended reading — 3-5 sources for deeper exploration

Step 3: Offer to Go Deeper

Ask: “Want me to go deeper on any section, or explore a specific angle?”

Output Format

A structured markdown brief with clear section headers, suitable for sharing or saving.