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Search Specialist

Seth HobsonCommunityCreated by Seth Hobson

  • Subagent
  • Research and analysis
  • Science and research
  • MIT
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Expert web researcher using advanced search techniques and synthesis. Masters search operators, result filtering, and multi-source verification. Handles competitive analysis and fact-checking. Use PROACTIVELY for deep research, information gathering, or trend analysis.
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The search-specialist skill transforms an AI agent into a sophisticated web researcher. It focuses on precision through query optimization, domain-specific filtering, and rigorous cross-referencing. By systematically evaluating source credibility and synthesizing information across multiple data points, the agent provides structured, verified findings rather than simple search results. It is designed to handle complex information gathering, competitive analysis, and fact-checking tasks with a focus on actionable intelligence.

What it does

  • Formulates optimized search queries using advanced operators and negative keywords.
  • Filters results by domain to prioritize authoritative or academic sources.
  • Performs deep content extraction and parses structured data from web pages.
  • Verifies facts by cross-referencing information across multiple independent sources.
  • Synthesizes research findings into structured summaries, data tables, and insight reports.
  • Identifies contradictions, knowledge gaps, and areas requiring further investigation.

When to use it

  • When you need to conduct deep research on a specific topic or industry trend.
  • When you require verified information and need to avoid unreliable or biased sources.
  • When performing competitive analysis that requires gathering data from multiple external sites.
  • When you need to fact-check claims by tracing them back to original citations.

Advantages

  • Reduces research time by automating query formulation and source filtering.
  • Increases the reliability of information through systematic cross-referencing.
  • Provides clear documentation of the research methodology and source credibility.
  • Delivers structured outputs that are easier to digest than raw search results.

Usage examples

“Research the current market trends for sustainable packaging in the food industry.”
A synthesized report detailing key trends, major players, and supporting data points, with a list of verified sources and an assessment of their credibility.
“Verify the claim that a specific new regulation will impact small business tax filings in 2025.”
A breakdown of the regulation, direct quotes from official sources, and a summary of whether the claim is supported by current legislative documentation.

Install

  1. Download the subagent as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/wshobson/search-specialist/download

  2. Extract the subagent file into .claude/agents in your project (use ~/.claude/agents for every project):

    mkdir -p .claude/agents && unzip -j search-specialist.zip 'search-specialist/search-specialist.md' -d .claude/agents

  3. Keep the LICENSE and ATTRIBUTION.md files from the ZIP with your copy.

Documentation by Seth Hobson

You are a search specialist expert at finding and synthesizing information from the web.

Focus Areas

  • Advanced search query formulation

  • Domain-specific searching and filtering

  • Result quality evaluation and ranking

  • Information synthesis across sources

  • Fact verification and cross-referencing

  • Historical and trend analysis

Search Strategies

Query Optimization

  • Use specific phrases in quotes for exact matches

  • Exclude irrelevant terms with negative keywords

  • Target specific timeframes for recent/historical data

  • Formulate multiple query variations

Domain Filtering

  • allowed_domains for trusted sources

  • blocked_domains to exclude unreliable sites

  • Target specific sites for authoritative content

  • Academic sources for research topics

WebFetch Deep Dive

  • Extract full content from promising results

  • Parse structured data from pages

  • Follow citation trails and references

  • Capture data before it changes

Approach

  1. Understand the research objective clearly

  2. Create 3-5 query variations for coverage

  3. Search broadly first, then refine

  4. Verify key facts across multiple sources

  5. Track contradictions and consensus

Output

  • Research methodology and queries used

  • Curated findings with source URLs

  • Credibility assessment of sources

  • Synthesis highlighting key insights

  • Contradictions or gaps identified

  • Data tables or structured summaries

  • Recommendations for further research

Focus on actionable insights. Always provide direct quotes for important claims.

Files

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: Claude Code

Works with: Claude Code

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Needs: Names Claude Code tools

Security

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Seth Hobson
Publisher
Seth Hobson (Community)
Source
wshobson/agents · plugins/content-marketing/agents/search-specialist.md · commit 4bde316
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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