diff --git a/crates/g3-cli/src/g3_status.rs b/crates/g3-cli/src/g3_status.rs
index 867a297..d3cf251 100644
--- a/crates/g3-cli/src/g3_status.rs
+++ b/crates/g3-cli/src/g3_status.rs
@@ -274,23 +274,6 @@ impl G3Status {
         Self::done();
     }
 
-    /// Print research completion notification: "g3: N research report(s) ... [done/failed]"
-    ///
-    /// Used for real-time notification when background research completes.
-    pub fn research_complete(count: usize, all_succeeded: bool) {
-        let report_word = if count == 1 { "report" } else { "reports" };
-        print!(
-            "{} {} research {} ...",
-            Self::format_prefix(),
-            count,
-            report_word
-        );
-        if all_succeeded {
-            Self::done();
-        } else {
-            Self::failed();
-        }
-    }
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]
diff --git a/crates/g3-core/src/prompts.rs b/crates/g3-core/src/prompts.rs
index 15801c9..595bc5e 100644
--- a/crates/g3-core/src/prompts.rs
+++ b/crates/g3-core/src/prompts.rs
@@ -258,15 +258,6 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(non_native.contains("# Workspace Memory"));
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn test_both_prompts_have_web_research() {
-        let native = get_system_prompt_for_native();
-        let non_native = get_system_prompt_for_non_native();
-        
-        assert!(native.contains("# Web Research"));
-        assert!(non_native.contains("# Web Research"));
-    }
-    
     #[test]
     fn test_native_prompt_loaded_from_file() {
         // Verify the include_str! macro successfully loads the file
diff --git a/prompts/system/native.md b/prompts/system/native.md
index 52af2b3..c800ab8 100644
--- a/prompts/system/native.md
+++ b/prompts/system/native.md
@@ -158,27 +158,6 @@ facts:
 3. After all work is complete, write `envelope.yaml` with facts about the completed work
 4. **THEN** call `plan_write` to mark the final item done - verification will check both files
 
-# Web Research
-
-When you need to look up documentation, search for resources, find data online, or research a topic to complete your task, use the **research skill**. Research runs in the background while you continue working.
-
-**Use the research skill** for any web research tasks:
-- Researching APIs, SDKs, libraries, frameworks, or tools
-- Finding approaches, patterns, or best practices
-- Investigating bugs, issues, or error messages
-- Looking up documentation or specifications
-
-**How to use the research skill:**
-1. Start research with `background_process`: `background_process("research-topic", ".g3/bin/g3-research 'your query'")`
-2. Continue with other work while research runs in the background (30-120 seconds)
-3. Check status: `shell(".g3/bin/g3-research --list")` or `shell(".g3/bin/g3-research --status <id>")`
-4. Read the report when ready: `read_file(".g3/research/<id>/report.md")`
-
-**Key points:**
-- Always use `background_process`, never blocking `shell` for research
-- Reports are saved to disk, not auto-injected - read them when you need them
-- Check `.g3/research/<id>/status.json` for machine-readable status
-
 # Workspace Memory
 
 Workspace memory is automatically loaded at startup alongside AGENTS.md. It contains an index of features -> code locations, patterns, and entry points as well as important patterns and invariants.