Research Assistant Agent Template
An AI agent that conducts thorough research on any topic, synthesizes findings, and produces cited reports.
What This Template Does
The Research Assistant agent is your tireless researcher. Give it any topic and it searches the web, reads multiple sources, cross-references information, and produces comprehensive reports with citations. It handles market research, academic summaries, competitive analysis, technology assessments, and any other research task.
Skills to Install
- Summarize -- Process long documents and articles
- Nano PDF -- Read and analyze PDF reports (optional)
- BlogWatcher -- Monitor topics for new developments
Recommended Channel
Slack for delivering research reports to your team.
Cron Schedule
Weekly industry digest: Fridays at 2 PM -- 0 14 * * 5
Example Conversations
"Research the current state of AI regulation in the EU and US. Compare approaches, key legislation, and timeline for implementation. Produce a 2000-word report with source URLs."
Agent response: Searches for current AI regulation news, reads government publications and policy analyses, and produces a structured report comparing EU AI Act progress with US executive orders and state-level legislation, with source citations throughout.
"What are the top 5 trends in remote work technology for 2026? Support each trend with data from at least 2 sources."
Agent response: Identifies trends from multiple sources (industry reports, surveys, tech publications), cites specific data points from each source, and ranks trends by expected impact.
"Summarize the key findings from this PDF research paper and list the 3 most actionable insights for our product team."
Agent response: Reads the uploaded PDF, extracts methodology and findings, and distills the 3 most relevant insights with practical recommendations for the product team.
Setup Steps
- Create your KiwiClaw agent
- Install Summarize and optionally Nano PDF skills
- Configure the system prompt with your research standards (citation format, depth, output format)
- Connect Slack for report delivery
- Schedule recurring research updates
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this compare to using Google or ChatGPT for research?
Google finds sources but you have to read and synthesize them yourself. ChatGPT writes from training data without current sources. The Research Assistant searches the live web, reads multiple current sources, synthesizes findings, and produces a cited report -- combining the best of both.
Can it handle academic or technical research?
Yes. The agent can read academic papers (with the Nano PDF skill), understand technical terminology, and produce research at an appropriate depth. Specify your audience and expertise level in the prompt for optimal output.
How do I know the research is accurate?
The agent includes source URLs with all claims and data points. Always verify critical claims by checking the original sources. The agent is transparent about what it found and where, making fact-checking straightforward.