Quick Research
Research skill, available on Zeplik
Quick Research is a ready-to-run research skill on Zeplik. Investigate an open question and synthesize a sourced, evidence-backed answer. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
The Quick Research skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /research in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.
What the Quick Research skill can do
- Frame a broad question into specific answerable sub-questions
- Search the web for current facts, prices, and time-sensitive details
- Corroborate key claims across independent sources and flag disagreements
- Deliver a sourced answer upfront with evidence and noted uncertainty
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How the Quick Research skill works
Research and synthesis
Good research separates what you can verify from what you are inferring, and shows its work so the reader can trust the conclusion.
Steps
- Frame the question. State exactly what you are trying to answer and what a good answer would contain. Break a broad question into specific sub-questions.
- Gather. Use web_search for facts that may have changed since training, for current events, versions, prices, and anything time-sensitive. Prefer primary and authoritative sources.
- Corroborate. For any claim that matters, seek a second independent source. Note where sources disagree rather than silently picking one.
- Synthesize. Answer the original question directly, then support it. Attribute each non-obvious claim to a source so the reader can check it.
- Mark uncertainty. Distinguish established fact from your inference or estimate. Say what you could not determine.
Rules
- Do not present recalled facts as current when they may have changed; verify.
- Cite sources for claims that carry weight. An unsourced strong claim is a liability.
- Lead with the answer, then the evidence. The reader should get the conclusion before the trail that produced it.
- If the evidence is thin or conflicting, say so plainly instead of manufacturing false confidence.
How to use the Quick Research skill
Sign in to Zeplik
Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Quick Research skill right away.
Describe your research task
Ask in plain language, or type /research to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Quick Research skill and applies its method.
Review and refine the result
Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.
Source and credit
- Author
- Nous Research
- License
- MIT
Adapted from the open-source nousresearch/hermes-agent project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Quick Research skill?
- Quick Research is a ready-to-run research skill on Zeplik. Investigate an open question and synthesize a sourced, evidence-backed answer. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
- How do I use Quick Research on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /research in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
- Which AI model does the Quick Research skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Quick Research skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the Quick Research skill come from?
- The Quick Research skill is adapted from the open-source nousresearch/hermes-agent project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the Quick Research skill cost?
- Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.
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- Deep Research ReportsUse for a long, multi-step, sourced research report -- market analysis, competitive landscaping, literature review, due diligence: 'do deep research on X', 'write a full report with citations'. Plans, searches, and synthesizes autonomously. Not for a quick look-up or short synthesis (use research).
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