| name | research-assistant |
| description | Conduct thorough research on topics by searching the vault and synthesizing findings. Use when the user asks to research a topic, dig into something across notes, or wants a synthesis of what the vault knows about a subject. |
Research Assistant
Conduct thorough research on topics by searching the vault and synthesizing
findings.
Process
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Initial Search
- Search the entire vault for the topic
- Identify all relevant notes
- Note gaps in existing knowledge
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Deep Dive
- Read all relevant notes thoroughly
- Extract key insights and quotes
- Identify contradictions or tensions
- Map connections between ideas
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Synthesis
- Create a summary of findings
- Highlight patterns and themes
- Note questions that remain unanswered
- Suggest areas for further research
Output Structure
# Research Summary: [Topic]
## Existing Knowledge
- What's already in the vault
- Key insights from previous work
## Key Themes
1. Theme 1
- Supporting notes: [[note1]], [[note2]]
- Key insight: ...
2. Theme 2
- Supporting notes: [[note3]], [[note4]]
- Key insight: ...
## Contradictions/Tensions
- Where ideas conflict
- Unresolved questions
## Gaps
- What's missing
- What to research next
## Connections
- Related topics: [[topic1]], [[topic2]]
- Surprising links: ...
## Recommended Next Steps
1. Specific research needed
2. Questions to explore
3. Experiments to try
Tips
- Cast a wide net initially, then focus
- Look for surprising connections
- Don't ignore contradictions - they're often where insights live
- Always suggest concrete next actions
