Web Search Research
Expert web research using WebSearch and WebFetch for accurate, current information.
Quick Reference
- Strategies - Query-type-specific search approaches
- Progressive Search - Time-boxed research rounds
- Synthesis Format - Organizing findings
- Quality Guidelines - Research best practices
When to Use
- Find modern information not in training data
- Locate official documentation for APIs/libraries
- Research best practices and current recommendations
- Discover technical solutions to specific problems
- Compare technologies, approaches, or tools
Date Context Awareness
CRITICAL: Check environment context (<env>) for current date before research.
Why: Ensures searches use current year, prevents outdated best practices.
Core Process
- Analyze - Break down query, identify key terms
- Search - Execute strategic searches
- Fetch - Retrieve content from authoritative sources
- Synthesize - Organize and present findings
Research Depth
| Level | Time | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Quick | 15-20 min | Simple questions, checking syntax |
| Standard | 30-45 min | Technical decisions, best practices |
| Deep | 60-90 min | Architecture decisions, critical systems |
| Exhaustive | 2+ hr | Mission-critical, novel domains |
See strategies.md for API/docs/best-practices search patterns and progressive.md for time-boxed approach.