| name | web-research |
| description | Research a topic across multiple web sources and produce a cited report. Use when the user asks to research online, search the web, compare options, or produce a research report. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | claude-code opencode github-copilot devin pi cursor |
Web Research
Research a topic across multiple sources and synthesize the findings.
Process
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Plan: create a folder research_[topic_name]/ and write research_plan.md with:
- Main question
- 2-5 non-overlapping subtopics
- Expected information per subtopic
- How results will be synthesized
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Delegate: for each subtopic, spawn a research task with:
- Clear, specific question
- Instructions to save findings to
findings_[subtopic].md
- 3-5 web searches maximum
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Synthesize: read all findings files, then produce:
- Direct answer to the original question
- Integrated insights from all subtopics
- Source citations with URLs
- Gaps or limitations
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Report (optional): write research_report.md if requested.
Best practices
- Plan before delegating.
- Use file-based communication for subagents.
- Stop at 3-5 searches per subtopic.
- Cite specific sources.
Note
Use fetch_url for URLs, not read_file.
