octopus-research

name	octopus-research
disable-model-invocation	true
effort	high
aliases	["research","deep-research"]
description	Thorough research across multiple sources — use for complex topics needing broad synthesis
context	fork
agent	Explore
task_management	true
task_dependencies	["skill-visual-feedback","skill-context-detection"]
execution_mode	enforced
pre_execution_contract	["interactive_questions_answered","visual_indicators_displayed"]
validation_gates	["orchestrate_sh_executed","synthesis_file_exists"]
trigger	Use this skill when the user wants to "research this topic", "investigate how X works", "analyze the architecture", "explore different approaches to Y", or "what are the options for Z". Execution: orchestrate.sh probe via Bash tool (multi-provider research with available providers)

⚠️ EXECUTION CONTRACT (MANDATORY - CANNOT SKIP)

**CRITICAL: You MUST call orchestrate.sh via the Bash tool. Do NOT research the topic yourself. Do NOT use Task agents, web search, or your own knowledge as a substitute. The ONLY valid execution path is: Bash → orchestrate.sh probe. If you produce research findings without a Bash call to orchestrate.sh, you have violated this contract.**

This skill uses ENFORCED execution mode. You MUST follow this exact sequence.

STEP 1: Interactive Questions (BLOCKING - Answer before proceeding)

You MUST call AskUserQuestion with all 3 questions below BEFORE any other action.

AskUserQuestion({
  questions: [
    {
      question: "How deep should the research go?",
      header: "Research Depth",
      multiSelect: false,
      options: [
        {label: "Quick overview (Recommended)", description: "1-2 min, surface-level"},
        {label: "Moderate depth", description: "2-3 min, standard"},
        {label: "Comprehensive", description: "3-4 min, thorough"},
        {label: "Deep dive", description: "4-5 min, exhaustive"}
      ]
    },
    {
      question: "What's your primary focus area?",
      header: "Primary Focus",
      multiSelect: false,
      options: [
        {label: "Technical implementation (Recommended)", description: "Code patterns, APIs"},
        {label: , : },
        {: , : },
        {: , : }
      ]
    },
    {
      : ,
      : ,
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      : [
        {: , : },
        {: , : },
        {: , : },
        {: , : }
      ]
    }
  ]
})