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A web research subagent that filters sources and cross-checks facts. Use it for deep research, competitive analysis, and trend work.

Install into Claude Code · Plugin marketplace All methods and platforms ↓ 
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
/plugin install content-marketing@claude-code-workflows
Open on GitHub

What search-specialist does

search-specialist creates several search query variations, starts broad, then narrows the results. It can use exact phrases, negative keywords, time ranges, and domain filters. This fits research tasks that need source collection, trend analysis, or fact checking.

The subagent extracts content from promising pages, parses structured data, and follows citations and references. Its output can include the research method, source URLs, credibility assessments, contradictions, structured summaries, and follow-up recommendations. The frontmatter sets the model to haiku.

Install it when a project needs a dedicated web researcher that can synthesize findings. For a simple one-off lookup with no source comparison, it is more than you need.

What it helps with

  • build several search queries for one topic
  • filter results by trusted domains
  • cross-check claims across sources
  • assemble a competitive analysis
  • track contradictions in research findings

Example prompts for the agent

  • Research this topic across several sources and return findings with source URLs.
  • Compare these products, verify the key claims, and flag contradictions.
  • Find historical information on this subject, try several query variations, and assess source credibility.

How to install search-specialist

1Plugin marketplace

/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
/plugin install content-marketing@claude-code-workflows

2Manually: put the files in place

.claude/agents/search-specialist.md

For all projects use ~/.claude/agents/. Claude delegates by the description field or an @-mention

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Questions about search-specialist

How do I install search-specialist in Claude Code?

Add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents, then install the package with /plugin install content-marketing@claude-code-workflows. The subagent file is .claude/agents/search-specialist.md.

What does search-specialist do?

It searches the web, filters and compares sources, checks facts, and synthesizes findings. Its process includes query variations, domain filtering, and following citation trails.

Which platforms support search-specialist?

The subagent is set up for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Codex uses .codex/agents/search-specialist.md, while Cursor uses .cursor/agents/search-specialist.md.

Source text

search-specialist.md · MIT 
---
name: search-specialist
description: 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.
model: haiku
---

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.

© Seth Hobson · MIT · wshobson/agents

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