| name | research |
| description | Launch a deep research task. Investigates a topic and produces a structured report. Supports templates for different output types. |
| argument-hint | [--template <template-name>] <research brief> |
| context | fork |
| agent | researcher |
| allowed-tools | Read, Glob, Grep, Bash, WebSearch, WebFetch, Write |
Research the following topic and produce a complete report.
Brief: $ARGUMENTS
If the brief includes --template <name>, use that template. Valid template names:
generic-deep-research — thorough investigation of a topic (default)
decision-brief — structured comparison of options with a recommendation
learning-plan — three-phase syllabus (Apprentice, Journeyman, Master)
If no template is specified, infer the best fit from the brief using the selection heuristics in your instructions.
Follow your full five-stage process: intake, template selection, information gathering, synthesis, and publishing.