Produces a structured research plan to locate all published works, media appearances, and public statements by a specific person across academic, news, social, and official sources.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
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Produces a structured research plan for systematically locating everything a specific person has published, said on the record, or appeared in — across academic journals, news media, social media, podcasts, conferences, and official documents.
Produces a structured research plan for systematically locating everything a specific person has published, said on the record, or appeared in — across academic journals, news media, social media, podcasts, conferences, and official documents.
Required: The person's full name; the type of publications you are most interested in (academic papers, news interviews, op-eds, social media posts, conference talks, government testimony, or all of the above).
Optional: Their known professional field or role; specific time period of interest; known affiliations (university, company, political party); specific topics or keywords to prioritise; any publications you already have.
Maps the publication landscape. Based on the person's role and field, identifies which categories of public output are most likely to exist — an academic will have journal articles and conference papers; a CEO will have earnings call transcripts and industry keynotes; a politician will have legislative speeches, committee testimony, and campaign materials.
Lists specific search sources for each category. For each publication type, provides the exact databases, archives, and search strategies to use — including search syntax tips (name variations, institutional affiliations as secondary filters, date ranges).
Builds a chronological tracking framework. Provides a template for organising findings chronologically so the journalist can spot shifts in position, gaps in output, or periods of unusual activity.
Identifies cross-referencing opportunities. Notes which co-authors, co-panellists, or collaborators appear frequently and could serve as independent sources to verify the person's claims or provide context.
Flags what to look for beyond the obvious. Highlights the non-obvious publication types that journalists often miss — patent filings, regulatory comment submissions, charity annual reports, wedding or obituary mentions, self-published books, cached web pages, and archived social media posts.
600–900 words. Two main sections: Search Plan (a bulleted list of source categories, each with specific databases and search tips) and Tracking Framework (a simple chronological template for organising results). Ends with a Red Flags to Watch For section (3–4 bullet points on patterns that warrant deeper investigation). Tone: practical, concise, written for a journalist or researcher executing the plan immediately.
Person: Marcus Holt, a former senior regulator at a national financial authority, now a managing partner at a private consultancy Publication types: All — academic, media, official, social media Time period: Last 15 years Known facts: He spent 10 years at the regulator, left 3 years ago, and his consultancy advises fintech companies on compliance. He has been quoted in financial press as a critic of certain proposed banking regulations.
Search Plan
Official and regulatory publications
Academic and professional publications
News media and public statements
Conference and speaking engagements
Social media and digital presence
Legal and corporate filings
Tracking Framework
| Year | Source Type | Title / Description | Key Position or Claim | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Official speech | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Journal article | — | — | — |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Record each item chronologically. In the "Key Position or Claim" column, note any substantive policy positions, predictions, or factual claims. This makes it easy to spot contradictions or shifts later.
Red Flags to Watch For
npx claudepluginhub ur-grue/autopunk-media-skills --plugin autopunk-media-skillsProduces a structured research framework for building a verified publication history for a named author, journalist, scientist, or academic — listing where to look, what to record, and how to assess significance and credibility.
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