--- name: regulatory-research-fallback-5f3733983e91 description: Fallback workflow for regulatory research when web extraction tools fail on government PDFs --- # Regulatory Research Fallback Workflow This skill provides a systematic approach to gathering regulatory/compliance information when primary web extraction tools fail on government or regulatory website URLs. ## When to Use This Skill - `read_webpage` returns "unknown error" on .gov or regulatory PDF URLs - `search_web` fails to retrieve current regulatory information - You need to create compliance checklists or regulatory documentation - Primary sources are inaccessible but the task must be completed ## Step-by-Step Procedure ### Step 1: Attempt Primary Source Extraction First, try standard web extraction tools: ``` 1. Use read_webpage on the regulatory URL 2. Use search_web for supplementary regulatory information 3. Document which tools failed and with what errors ``` ### Step 2: Activate Fallback - Shell Agent Research When primary tools fail, delegate to shell_agent for secondary research: ``` Task: "Research [TOPIC] compliance requirements using available system tools. Gather information from alternative sources including: - State/federal regulatory summaries - Industry compliance guides - Professional association resources Focus on actionable checklist items for [SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT]" ``` Example shell_agent task for pharmacy compliance: ``` "Research pharmacy compliance requirements for [state]. Gather information about licensing, storage, dispensing, and documentation requirements from available sources. Create structured notes on mandatory compliance areas." ``` ### Step 3: Apply Domain Knowledge When sources remain inaccessible, use established domain knowledge: ``` For pharmacy compliance, standard areas include: - Licensing and registration requirements - Controlled substance handling - Prescription record-keeping - Storage and security protocols - Patient counseling requirements - Continuing education obligations ``` ### Step 4: Create Documentation with Confidence Levels Structure output with clear sourcing transparency: ```markdown ## [Requirement Area] **Status**: Based on standard regulatory framework (primary sources inaccessible) **Key Requirements**: - [Item 1] - Standard industry requirement - [Item 2] - Common regulatory expectation - [Item 3] - Best practice guideline **Note**: Verify with [specific agency] for jurisdiction-specific requirements ``` ### Step 5: Flag Verification Needs Always include disclaimers when using fallback approach: ``` ⚠️ **Verification Required**: This checklist was created using secondary sources due to primary regulatory website inaccessibility. Please verify all requirements with the official [Agency Name] before implementation. ``` ## Key Principles 1. **Persevere through failures** - Tool errors don't mean task failure 2. **Layer your research** - Try multiple approaches before concluding information is unavailable 3. **Be transparent** - Clearly mark when information comes from secondary sources 4. **Provide value anyway** - A best-effort checklist is better than no guidance 5. **Flag verification needs** - Help users understand what needs official confirmation ## Example Output Structure ```markdown # [Compliance Area] Checklist ## Source Transparency This document was created using secondary research methods due to inaccessibility of primary regulatory sources. All items should be verified with official authorities. ## Core Requirements [Checklist items based on standard regulatory framework] ## Verification Steps [List of specific items requiring official confirmation] ## Recommended Next Actions 1. Contact [Agency] for current requirements 2. Review [Official Publication] when accessible 3. Consult with [Professional Association] for updates ``` ## Applicable Domains This workflow applies to: - Pharmacy/healthcare compliance - Financial regulatory requirements - Environmental compliance - Building codes and permits - Employment law requirements - Any jurisdiction-specific regulatory research --- name: regulatory-research-fallback category: workflow version: 1.0 --- --- Source attribution: xyliu-cs Original project: https://github.com/xyliu-cs/OpenSpace-GDPval/blob/af1b40a42167d09c30b3a63000aa14ace4c1e229/gdpval_bench/skills/regulatory-research-fallback/SKILL.md License: MIT License information: https://opensource.org/license/mit Original upstream instructions; downloaded from Mega AI Hub. ## Upstream license notice MIT License Copyright (c) 2026 ✨Data Intelligence Lab@HKU✨ Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. 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