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
exa-deep-search
Most recent maintenance signal among this shortlist.
| Signal | exa-deep-search Search, extract, and compare high-quality public sources with Exa through SandBase. Use when asked for deep web research, source discovery, current evidence, topic investigation, company research, or citation-ready findings. | GPT Researcher Run autonomous deep research over web and local sources |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 64/100 Promising | 100/100 Excellent |
| Decision verdict | 63/100 Prototype first Prototype with this skill first; keep a fallback candidate ready. | 100/100 Production-ready Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack. |
| Adoption | 185 stars Verified outcomes are shown on each skill page | 30K stars Verified outcomes are shown on each skill page |
| Freshness | Sep 8, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Use-case fit |
| Workflow fit |
| Platform hints | Claude Code | Python, Research Agent, LLM, Claude Code |
| Warnings | No OpenAgentSkill engagement data yet | No OpenAgentSkill engagement data yet |
| Best for | Research agents workflows · Claude Code teams · builders willing to evaluate younger projects | Research agents workflows · Claude Code teams · teams that value GitHub adoption signals |
| Not ideal for | teams that need a vendor-supported SLA · high-compliance environments without internal security 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 sandbaseai/sandbase-skills --skill exa-deep-search | $ npx skills add assafelovic/gpt-researcher |