| name | deep-research |
| description | Research a topic in depth and produce a sourced, synthesized answer. Use when the user asks to "research", "look into", "find out about", "compare", or wants a thorough, citation-backed overview rather than a quick fact.
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| platforms | ["linux","macos","windows"] |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| category | research |
| metadata | {"hermes":{"tags":["research","web","synthesis"]}} |
Deep Research
A repeatable procedure for thorough, sourced research.
When to Use
- The user asks you to research / investigate / look into a topic.
- The question needs multiple sources or comparison, not one quick fact.
- The user wants citations or a written overview they can keep.
Do NOT use for a single quick lookup (just web_search once) or for a question
you can already answer confidently.
Procedure
- Break the topic into 2–4 concrete sub-questions.
- For each sub-question, call
web_search (limit 5). Pick the most relevant,
authoritative results.
- Call
web_extract on the 2–3 best URLs to read the actual content — never
summarize from titles/snippets alone.
- If the topic is broad or independent, hand a sub-question to
delegate_task
so it researches in parallel and reports back.
- Cross-check claims across at least two sources. Note disagreements.
- Synthesize into a clear answer: lead with the bottom line, then supporting
detail, then a short "Sources" list with the URLs you actually read.
Verification
- Every non-obvious claim traces to a source you opened with
web_extract.
- The answer leads with the conclusion, not a wall of links.
- A "Sources" list with real URLs is included.
- Conflicting evidence is acknowledged rather than hidden.
