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
2. Clarify research scope
3. Identify key concepts and terms

4. Define specific questions to answer

5. Broad Search

6. Use web_search to identify major sources
7. Gather diverse perspectives

8. Map the landscape of available information

9. Source Prioritization

10. Rank sources by authority and relevance
11. Identify primary vs. secondary sources
12. Note publication dates and context

Phase 2: Deep Dive

1. Detailed Content Extraction
2. Use web_fetch to retrieve full articles/pages
3. Extract key information systematically

4. Maintain source attribution

5. Cross-Reference Analysis

6. Compare claims across multiple sources
7. Identify agreements and disagreements

8. Note inconsistencies for further investigation

9. Expert Sources

10. Seek academic papers, expert opinions
11. Look for peer-reviewed sources
12. Identify recognized authorities on the topic

Phase 3: Synthesis & Validation

1. Pattern Recognition
2. Identify consistent themes across sources
3. Highlight areas of disagreement

4. Note gaps in available information

5. Fact Verification

6. Cross-check claims against authoritative sources
7. Verify dates, statistics, and attributions

8. Identify potential misinformation

9. Bias Assessment

10. Evaluate source objectivity
11. Identify potential conflicts of interest
12. Consider temporal context of information

Phase 4: Report Generation

1. Structured Summary
2. Executive summary of key findings
3. Detailed findings organized by theme

4. Supporting evidence for each claim

5. Source Evaluation

6. Assessment of source credibility
7. Identification of limitations

8. Confidence levels for different claims

9. Remaining Questions

10. Areas requiring further investigation
11. Conflicting information needing resolution
12. 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