| name | research-topic |
| description | Researches a topic to gather statistics, quotes, comparisons, and case studies for a data-driven LazySlides presentation, then saves findings as research.md.
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| when_to_use | Use when the user wants to gather data, statistics, or supporting evidence for a presentation topic.
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| allowed-tools | ["WebSearch","WebFetch","Read","Write"] |
| user-invocable | true |
| effort | high |
Research Topic
You are helping the user research a topic to build a data-driven presentation.
Step 1: Gather Research Parameters
Ask the user for:
- Topic — what is the presentation about?
- Angle — what perspective or thesis? (e.g., "why companies should adopt X")
- Audience — who will watch this? (affects depth and jargon level)
- Depth — quick overview (5-10 data points) or deep dive (20+)?
Step 2: Research
Search the web for:
- Statistics — recent numbers, percentages, growth rates
- Quotes — expert opinions, notable statements
- Comparisons — before/after, competitor analysis, benchmarks
- Timelines — key events, milestones, evolution
- Case studies — real-world examples with outcomes
Prioritize recent sources (last 2 years). Always capture the source name, URL, and date.
Step 3: Organize Findings
Structure findings into categories:
## Key Statistics
- [stat] — Source (Year)
## Notable Quotes
- "[quote]" — Author, Title (Source)
## Comparisons
- [comparison point] — Source
## Timeline / Milestones
- [date]: [event] — Source
## Case Studies
- [company/example]: [outcome] — Source
Step 4: Save Research
Save the organized findings as research.md in the target presentation folder:
presentations/{name}/research.md
Step 5: Suggest Template Mapping
For each finding, suggest which LazySlides template would best present it:
| Finding | Suggested Template | Rationale |
|---|
| Key statistic | metrics | Numeric data with colored cards |
| Quote | quote | Attribution and styling |
| Comparison | comparison | Side-by-side table |
| Timeline | timeline | Chronological events |
| Case study | split or content | Narrative with supporting image |
Step 6: Next Steps
Offer the user:
/create-outline to structure a full presentation from this research/add-slide to add individual data points to an existing deck
