# Octopus Research

Thorough research across multiple sources, use for complex topics needing broad synthesis

- Repository: https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus (4351 stars)
- Category: Writing
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add nyldn/claude-octopus --skill octopus-research -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add nyldn/claude-octopus --skill octopus-research -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add nyldn/claude-octopus --skill octopus-research -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add nyldn/claude-octopus --skill octopus-research -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add nyldn/claude-octopus`

## Description

Thorough research across multiple sources, use for complex topics needing broad synthesis

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

## ⚠️ EXECUTION CONTRACT (MANDATORY - CANNOT SKIP)

<HARD-GATE>
**CRITICAL: You MUST call orchestrate.sh via the Bash tool. Do NOT research the topic yourself.
Do NOT use Task agents, web search, or your own knowledge as a substitute. The ONLY valid
execution path is: Bash → orchestrate.sh probe. If you produce research findings without
a Bash call to orchestrate.sh, you have violated this contract.**
</HARD-GATE>

This skill uses **ENFORCED execution mode**. You MUST follow this exact sequence.

### STEP 1: Interactive Questions (BLOCKING - Answer before proceeding)

**You MUST call AskUserQuestion with all 3 questions below BEFORE any other action.**

The rest: https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus/blob/HEAD/.claude/skills/skill-deep-research/SKILL.md