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Useful Research Brief Starter for AI Agents

Prepare one concise, source-backed brief for a decision you can review.

Agent skill file + decision template + start guide

Free / €0+

Choose €0 at checkout, or contribute if you wish.

Checkout and file delivery by Gumroad · Personal use · English

What you get

  • A reusable research skill in Markdown
  • An editable decision brief template
  • A worked starting example and instructions

Who this is for

People using AI agents for practical research, including founders, freelancers and small teams.

Choose with clear expectations

Free at €0 with optional Gumroad contribution. Compatibility and behaviour depend on the agent platform. This is a workflow, not a guarantee of model behaviour or certification.

A practical preview

A brief an agent can actually work from

Try: Compare two note-taking tools for a three-person team. Our budget is €30 a month. We need searchable notes and source links. Research and draft only; do not create accounts or buy anything.

Ask for a one-page answer that separates current vendor facts from assumptions, names what was not verified and proposes a short trial. Check the sources yourself before deciding.

A useful agent makes its work inspectable. The skill provides a workflow; the model still needs suitable tools, permissions and human review.

Your first useful result

  1. 01

    State the decision, constraints and allowed actions.

  2. 02

    Ask the agent for current sources, options, costs and unresolved questions.

  3. 03

    Review the evidence and choose a small test you can reverse.

Questions before you choose

Is this a physical product or a subscription?

This is a one-time digital download for personal use. It is not a physical book, membership subscription or ongoing service. The included file formats are listed above.

How will I get the files?

Available products use Gumroad checkout. After checkout you receive access to the download and a receipt by email. Unzip the package and read its start instructions. For help, contact support@addvalue.ai.

Does downloading subscribe me to the newsletter?

No. The delivery email and a voluntary subscription to Ancient Intelligence — Value Adders are separate choices. You can use the resource without joining the newsletter.

What if I have a purchase or access question?

Contact support@addvalue.ai with your order details. See purchase cancellation information and the seller terms presented at checkout.

A useful next step

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