researching-a-topic

⚠️ REQUEST VALIDATION (DO THIS FIRST)

CRITICAL: Before starting any research, validate that the request contains:

1. Topic (required) - Clear description of what to research. Examples:

   • "Compare authentication strategies in modern web frameworks"
   • "Investigate performance implications of different database indexing approaches"
   • "Research current best practices for handling TypeScript error types"

2. Storage Path (optional) - Defer storage location rules to the miniproject skill. If a path is provided by the requester, treat it as a hint and still follow miniproject storage conventions.

3. Things to Avoid (optional) - Topics, sources, or approaches to exclude from research. Examples:

   • "Avoid paywalled academic papers"
   • "Skip marketing materials and focus on technical documentation"
   • "Exclude blog posts older than 2 years"

Rejection Protocol