Verify Citations
sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills
Verify citations and references in a document, report, or article against real sources.
Lightweight source-backed research and synthesis for normal Reviva agents.
Install Research Brief Skill
$ npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install mingchen666/Reviva research-brief-skill --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill .claude/skills/research-brief-skill && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "research-brief-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill into .claude/skills/research-brief-skill/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-brief-skill", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skillType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install mingchen666/Reviva research-brief-skill --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill .agents/skills/research-brief-skill && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "research-brief-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill into .agents/skills/research-brief-skill/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-brief-skill", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install mingchen666/Reviva research-brief-skill --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill .cursor/skills/research-brief-skill && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "research-brief-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill into .cursor/skills/research-brief-skill/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-brief-skill", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git --path electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install mingchen666/Reviva research-brief-skill --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill .gemini/skills/research-brief-skill && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "research-brief-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill into .gemini/skills/research-brief-skill/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-brief-skill", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install mingchen666/Reviva research-brief-skillInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill .github/skills/research-brief-skill && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "research-brief-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill into .github/skills/research-brief-skill/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-brief-skill", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install mingchen666/Reviva research-brief-skill --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill .opencode/skills/research-brief-skill && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "research-brief-skill" agent skill from https://github.com/mingchen666/Reviva/tree/main/electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill into .opencode/skills/research-brief-skill/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "research-brief-skill", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
research-brief-skill- GitHub stars
- 241
- Token cost
- ~1.9k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 875 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 54
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Lightweight source-backed research and synthesis for normal Reviva agents.
- Works in 5 steps: Clarify target briefly → Build an evidence map → Assess source quality → …
- The user asks to summarize materials
- SKILL.md covers When To Use, Core Principle, Source Intake and Workflow, plus 5 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Research Brief Skill is an agent skill from mingchen666/Reviva. Lightweight source-backed research and synthesis for normal Reviva agents. Use when the user asks to summarize materials, compare sources, verify claims, collect evidence, create a short research brief, prepare slide/document inputs, or produce a Markdown/HTML brief without running the full deep-researcher pipeline.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.9k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 1 other file (for example `config.json`).
It sits in Research & Science, covering Deep research and Fact-checking and source verification. The repository describes itself as: Local-first AI learning workspace — ask, note, review and create around your own materials. Wiki KB, Agents, Skills, creation tools.Private NotebookLM Alternative.AI….
When your agent uses it
- The user asks to summarize materials
- Compare sources
- Collect evidence
- Create a short research brief
Example prompts
- “/research-brief-skill”
Requirements
- Python 3
- Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): file_read, file_write, document_read, kb_search, web_search_bing, mcp:exa
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Clarify target briefly
- Build an evidence map
- Assess source quality
- Synthesize
- Choose output
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 24bde40. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:
file_readfile_writedocument_readkb_searchweb_search_bingmcp:exa
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Research Brief Skill loads about 1.9k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 85 tokens; SKILL.md has 875 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 875 words (~1,856 tokens).
“Use this skill to produce a reliable, compact research brief from local files, knowledge base hits, and optional web search. It is for normal chat agents and task agents that need evidence-backed synthesis without the cost of the full deep-research…”
- name
- research-brief-skill
- allowed-tools
- file_read, file_write, document_read, kb_search, web_search_bing, mcp:exa
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill of mingchen666/Reviva.
- SKILL.md
- config.json
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 24bde40
Compare with similar skills
Research Brief Skill next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Brief Skill this skillmingchen666/Reviva | 241 | — | ~1.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Verify Citationssickn33/agentic-awesome-skills | 47k | 1 repos | ~1k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Deep Research Agent TeamImbad0202/academic-research-skills | 51k | — | ~13k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Workflow PatternsQuintinShaw/pi-dynamic-workflows | 555 | — | ~827 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Net Deep Researchh4444433333/net-deep-research | 123 | — | ~3.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Architect ResearchDanMcInerney/architect-loop | 626 | — | ~2.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Research Brief Skill
What does Research Brief Skill do?
Lightweight source-backed research and synthesis for normal Reviva agents. Research Brief Skill is an agent skill from mingchen666/Reviva. Lightweight source-backed research and synthesis for normal Reviva agents.
When should I use Research Brief Skill?
Research Brief Skill fits situations like: the user asks to summarize materials; compare sources; collect evidence; create a short research brief.
How do I install Research Brief Skill in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill in mingchen666/Reviva) into .claude/skills/research-brief-skill in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Research Brief Skill in Codex?
Run `npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (electron/builtin-assets/skills/research-brief-skill in mingchen666/Reviva) into .agents/skills/research-brief-skill in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Research Brief Skill in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add mingchen666/Reviva --skill research-brief-skill -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/research-brief-skill, .gemini/skills/research-brief-skill, .github/skills/research-brief-skill and .opencode/skills/research-brief-skill in your project.
What does Research Brief Skill need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Research Brief Skill is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: Python 3. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: file_read, file_write, document_read, kb_search, web_search_bing, mcp:exa.
Does Research Brief Skill access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Research Brief Skill safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Research Brief Skill use?
No licence was found for Research Brief Skill or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Research Brief Skill use?
About 1.9k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Research Brief Skill?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Research Brief Skill: Verify Citations (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, 47k stars), Deep Research Agent Team (Imbad0202/academic-research-skills, 51k stars), Workflow Patterns (QuintinShaw/pi-dynamic-workflows, 555 stars) and Net Deep Research (h4444433333/net-deep-research, 123 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Research Brief Skill?
mingchen666 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mingchen666/Reviva, which has 241 GitHub stars. The repository holds 54 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 21, 2026.
Source: mingchen666/Reviva on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.