- name
- deep-research
- description
- Comprehensive research framework that combines web search, content analysis, source verification, and iterative investigation to conduct in-depth research on any topic. Use when you need to perform thorough research with multiple sources, cross-validation, and structured findings.
Deep Research Framework
Overview
The Deep Research skill provides a systematic approach to conducting thorough investigations on any topic. It combines multiple tools and methodologies to gather, analyze, verify, and synthesize information.
Core Components
1. Research Planning
- Define research objectives
- Identify key questions
- Establish search criteria
- Determine validation requirements
2. Information Gathering
- Multi-source web search
- Content extraction from various formats
- Source diversity verification
- Temporal relevance assessment
3. Analysis & Synthesis
- Cross-reference multiple sources
- Identify patterns and contradictions
- Evaluate source credibility
- Organize findings systematically
4. Validation & Verification
- Fact-checking against authoritative sources
- Cross-validation of claims
- Identify potential biases
- Assess information reliability
Research Workflow
Phase 1: Initial Investigation
- Topic Analysis
- Clarify research scope - Identify key concepts and terms - Define specific questions to answer
- Broad Search
- Use web_search to identify major sources - Gather diverse perspectives - Map the landscape of available information
- Source Prioritization
- Rank sources by authority and relevance - Identify primary vs. secondary sources - Note publication dates and context
Phase 2: Deep Dive
- Detailed Content Extraction
- Use web_fetch to retrieve full articles/pages - Extract key information systematically - Maintain source attribution
- Cross-Reference Analysis
- Compare claims across multiple sources - Identify agreements and disagreements - Note inconsistencies for further investigation
- Expert Sources
- Seek academic papers, expert opinions - Look for peer-reviewed sources - Identify recognized authorities on the topic
Phase 3: Synthesis & Validation
- Pattern Recognition
- Identify consistent themes across sources - Highlight areas of disagreement - Note gaps in available information
- Fact Verification
- Cross-check claims against authoritative sources - Verify dates, statistics, and attributions - Identify potential misinformation
- Bias Assessment
- Evaluate source objectivity - Identify potential conflicts of interest - Consider temporal context of information
Phase 4: Report Generation
- Structured Summary
- Executive summary of key findings - Detailed findings organized by theme - Supporting evidence for each claim
- Source Evaluation
- Assessment of source credibility - Identification of limitations - Confidence levels for different claims
- Remaining Questions
- Areas requiring further investigation - Conflicting information needing resolution - Gaps in current knowledge
Tools Integration
Web Research
web_search: Initial broad search to identify sourcesweb_fetch: Retrieve detailed content from specific URLsbrowser: For complex sites or when web_fetch fails
Content Processing
read: Process downloaded content or documentswrite: Create structured research notesedit: Refine and organize findings
Memory & Organization
memory_get/memory_search: Reference previous researchwrite: Create persistent research records- Structured file organization for findings
Research Quality Standards
Source Diversity
- Include multiple perspectives on controversial topics
- Balance popular and academic sources
- Include international viewpoints when relevant
- Seek primary sources when possible
Temporal Relevance
- Prioritize recent information for fast-changing topics
- Consider historical context for trend analysis
- Note when information was published
- Flag potentially outdated information
Authority Assessment
- Prioritize peer-reviewed academic sources
- Consider author credentials and institutional affiliation
- Check for potential conflicts of interest
- Verify organizational reputation
Iterative Research Approach
Cycle 1: General Overview
- Broad search to understand the topic landscape
- Identify key terms, concepts, and stakeholders
- Establish initial research questions
Cycle 2: Focused Investigation
- Targeted searches based on initial findings
- Deep dive into specific aspects
- Begin synthesis of information
Cycle 3: Validation & Refinement
- Verify key claims across multiple sources
- Resolve contradictions
- Refine understanding based on evidence
Cycle 4: Synthesis & Reporting
- Combine findings into coherent narrative
- Identify remaining uncertainties
- Prepare final research report
Output Structure
Research Report Template
# [Research Topic] - Deep Research Report
## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentence summary of key findings]
## Research Questions
[Specific questions investigated]
## Methodology
[Description of research approach and tools used]
## Key Findings
[Main discoveries organized by theme]
## Supporting Evidence
[Evidence supporting each finding with sources]
## Contradictions/Debates
[Areas of disagreement among sources]
## Source Credibility Assessment
[Evaluation of information sources]
## Limitations
[Identified limitations in research]
## Further Research Needed
[Questions requiring additional investigation]Use Cases
Academic Research
- Literature reviews
- Topic exploration
- Source verification
Business Intelligence
- Market analysis
- Competitive research
- Technology trends
Fact Checking
- Claim verification
- Misinformation identification
- Source credibility assessment
Personal Learning
- Deep topic exploration
- Concept clarification
- Question resolution
Quality Assurance
- Always verify critical claims against multiple sources
- Flag information that seems unreliable
- Maintain skepticism toward sensational claims
- Prioritize authoritative sources over anonymous ones
- Document all sources for verification purposes