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name: web-research
description: Deep web research with source verification. Searches multiple queries, cross-references results, and produces a sourced summary.
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# Web Research

Conduct thorough web research on a topic. This skill demonstrates
Claude Code's built-in WebSearch and WebFetch tools, which match
OpenClaw's Brave Search + Firecrawl combination.

## How it works

1. Take the user's research question
2. Generate 3-5 targeted search queries
3. Search and read the top results for each
4. Cross-reference claims across sources
5. Produce a structured summary with citations

## Output format

```
## Research: [topic]

### Key Findings
1. [finding] ([source URL])
2. [finding] ([source URL])
3. [finding] ([source URL])

### Details
[Longer explanation with inline citations]

### Sources
- [title] - [URL]
- [title] - [URL]

### Confidence
[High/Medium/Low] - [reason]

### Gaps
[What could not be verified or found]
```

## Comparison to OpenClaw

OpenClaw uses Brave Search API with Firecrawl as anti-bot fallback.
Claude Code uses WebSearch (built-in, no API key needed) and WebFetch
for full page reading. Both achieve the same outcome. Claude Code's
advantage: zero configuration. OpenClaw's advantage: configurable
search provider and caching.