Deep Research
FlaggedMulti-step research agent that searches the web, verifies sources, and produces cited reports with structured findings.
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Deep Research is a comprehensive research skill that conducts multi-step investigations across the web. It breaks down complex research questions into sub-queries, searches multiple sources, cross-references findings, and produces well-structured reports with proper citations.
How It Works
- Query decomposition — Breaks your research question into 3-7 focused sub-queries
- Parallel search — Searches the web for each sub-query using WebSearch
- Source verification — Fetches and reads source pages to verify claims
- Synthesis — Combines findings into a cohesive report with citations
- Quality check — Reviews the report for consistency and completeness
Best For
- Comprehensive topic overviews requiring multiple sources
- Fact-checking and claim verification
- Competitive intelligence gathering
- Academic-style literature reviews
Use Cases
- Academic literature reviews
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Technology landscape assessment
- Due diligence research
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Thorough multi-source verification
- +Structured output with proper citations
- +Handles complex multi-step queries well
- +Works across academic and business domains
Cons
- -Slower than single-step search (5-15 min for complex topics)
- -Requires WebSearch and WebFetch tool access
- -May hit rate limits on extensive research sessions
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