deep-research

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

1. Topic Analysis

   • Clarify research scope
   • Identify key concepts and terms
   • Define specific questions to answer

2. Broad Search

   • Use web_search to identify major sources
   • Gather diverse perspectives
   • Map the landscape of available information

3. Source Prioritization

   • Rank sources by authority and relevance
   • Identify primary vs. secondary sources
   • Note publication dates and context

Phase 2: Deep Dive

1. Detailed Content Extraction

   • Use web_fetch to retrieve full articles/pages
   • Extract key information systematically
   • Maintain source attribution

2. Cross-Reference Analysis

   • Compare claims across multiple sources
   • Identify agreements and disagreements
   • Note inconsistencies for further investigation

3. Expert Sources

   • Seek academic papers, expert opinions
   • Look for peer-reviewed sources
   • Identify recognized authorities on the topic

Phase 3: Synthesis & Validation

1. Pattern Recognition

   • Identify consistent themes across sources
   • Highlight areas of disagreement
   • Note gaps in available information

2. Fact Verification

   • Cross-check claims against authoritative sources
   • Verify dates, statistics, and attributions
   • Identify potential misinformation

3. Bias Assessment

   • Evaluate source objectivity
   • Identify potential conflicts of interest
   • Consider temporal context of information

Phase 4: Report Generation

1. Structured Summary

   • Executive summary of key findings
   • Detailed findings organized by theme
   • Supporting evidence for each claim

2. Source Evaluation

   • Assessment of source credibility
   • Identification of limitations
   • Confidence levels for different claims

3. 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 sources
• web_fetch: Retrieve detailed content from specific URLs
• browser: For complex sites or when web_fetch fails

Content Processing

• read: Process downloaded content or documents
• write: Create structured research notes
• edit: Refine and organize findings

Memory & Organization

• memory_get / memory_search: Reference previous research
• write: 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