/cf-research

The /cf-research skill performs thorough technical research using web search and multiple subagents working in parallel. Results are saved to docs/research/ for future reference.

Usage

/cf-research [topic]

What It Does

1. Breaks Down Topic — Identifies research questions and angles
2. Parallel Search — Multiple subagents search simultaneously
3. Evaluates Sources — Filters for relevance and credibility
4. Synthesizes Findings — Combines results into coherent document
5. Saves to Research Dir — Stores in docs/research/ for future use

Examples

/cf-research best practices for JWT refresh tokens

/cf-research comparing Firebase vs self-hosted auth solutions

/cf-research performance optimization for React applications

Research Coverage

Comprehensive research includes:

• Official Documentation — First-party sources from maintainers
• Best Practices — Community standards and recommendations
• Performance Comparisons — Benchmarks and trade-offs
• Case Studies — Real-world implementations and lessons
• Gotchas — Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Tooling — Libraries, frameworks, and utilities

Output Structure

docs/research/
  ├── jwt-refresh-tokens/
  │   ├── overview.md
  │   ├── implementation-guide.md
  │   ├── security-considerations.md
  │   ├── comparison-with-alternatives.md
  │   └── sources.md
  └── ...

Parallel Subagents

Research leverages multiple subagents that work simultaneously on:

• Best practice documentation
• Implementation guides
• Security considerations
• Performance benchmarks
• Tool comparisons

Results are merged into a single comprehensive document.

When to Use

• Choosing new technologies or frameworks
• Deep-diving into complex topics before implementation
• Security-critical decisions (auth, encryption, data handling)
• Performance optimization research
• Evaluating library alternatives
• Understanding emerging best practices

Output Quality

Research documents include:

• Summary and key takeaways
• Detailed analysis by subtopic
• Relevant code examples
• Comparison tables
• Recommended resources
• Full source citations