Skill comparison
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Decision summary
Strongest overall
GPT Researcher
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Fastest prototype
GPT Researcher
Best first install candidate based on install readiness and adoption.
Freshest repo
parallel-web
Most recent maintenance signal among this shortlist.
| Signal | parallel-web Search the web, extract URL content, and run deep research using the Parallel Chat API and Extract API. Use for ALL web searches, research queries, and general information gathering. Provides synthesized summaries with citations. | GPT Researcher Run autonomous deep research over web and local sources |
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| Quality | 70/100 Strong | 100/100 Excellent |
| Decision verdict | 81/100 Strong shortlist Shortlist this skill and compare it with close alternatives before production adoption. | 100/100 Production-ready Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack. |
| Adoption | 867 stars Verified outcomes are shown on each skill page | 28K stars Verified outcomes are shown on each skill page |
| Freshness | Jul 20, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 |
| Use-case fit |
| Workflow fit |
| Platform hints | Claude Code, OpenAI Agents | Python, Research Agent, LLM, Claude Code |
| Warnings | The skill depends on an external API (Parallel Web Systems) which may incur costs and has rate limits; users should be aware of potential usage charges. · No OpenAgentSkill engagement data yet | No OpenAgentSkill engagement data yet |
| Best for | Research agents workflows · Claude Code teams · teams that value GitHub adoption signals | Research agents workflows · Claude Code teams · teams that value GitHub adoption signals |
| Not ideal for | teams that need a vendor-supported SLA · production agents without a repository review | teams that need a vendor-supported SLA · high-compliance environments without internal security review |
| OpenAgentSkill engagement | 0 views 0 install copies | 0 views 0 install copies |
| Install | $ npx skills add LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill parallel-web | $ npx skills add assafelovic/gpt-researcher |