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# Research: $ARGUMENTS ## Existing vault knowledge !`obsidian search query="$ARGUMENTS" vault="{{VAULT_NAME}}" limit=5 2>/dev/null || echo "(Could not search vault — Obsidian may not be running. Use Grep/Glob to search files directly.)"` ## Your task Research **$ARGUMENTS** thoroughly following your research workflow: 1. **Vault first** — Read any existing notes found above. Also use `mcp__qmd__query` to find semantically related content beyond keyword matches (see the `qmd` rule for query construction patterns). Understand what we already know before going external. 2. **Web research** — Use WebSearch to find current, authoritative information. Search from multiple angles: - Core facts and definitions - Recent developments - Expert perspectives - Practical applications Use WebFetch to deep-read the 2-3 most valuable sources. 3. **Synthesize** — Combine vault knowledge with new findings. Identify what's new, where sources agree/disagree, and what gaps remain. 4. **Create resource note** — Write a well-structured note in `Notes/` with: - Full frontmatter (categories: ["[[Research]]"], areas, status: active, tags, created) - Clear headings and sections - Source citations - Wikilinks to related vault notes throughout - Confidence levels where appropriate 5. **Link it** — Verify categories and areas properties place the note in the correct Bases views. Connect to related existing notes. 6. **Commit** — Commit the new note and any modified files to git. ## Quality standards - Cite your sources — include URLs or clear references - Distinguish established facts from opinions or speculation - Note confidence levels (well-established vs. emerging vs. uncertain) - Flag knowledge gaps that merit future research - Be thorough but concise — depth where it matters, brevity where it doesn't ## Output Return: - **Key takeaways** (3-5 bullets) - **Created note path** in the vault - **Related notes** that were linked - **Suggestions** for further exploration