| name | web-research |
| description | Deep web research and analysis protocol. Use when: user needs thorough research on a topic. NOT for: simple factual questions. |
| agent | research_agent |
Web Research Skill
Deep research protocol for thorough, multi-source investigation.
When to Use
- "Research [topic] thoroughly"
- "Give me a deep dive on..."
- "What's the latest on [complex topic]?"
- Multi-source comparison needed
- Technical topic requiring multiple perspectives
When NOT to Use
- Simple factual questions → use direct answer
- Weather, sports scores → use specialized agents
- Personal task management → use scheduler
- Quick definitions → answer directly
Research Protocol
- Scope: Define the research question clearly
- Search: Use
web_search with 3-5 varied queries
- Fetch: Get full content from top 3 sources via
fetch_webpage_summary
- Synthesize: Cross-reference findings across sources
- Cite: Always attribute claims to sources
Output Format
Structure research results as:
- Summary (2-3 sentences)
- Key Findings (numbered list)
- Sources (with URLs)
- Open Questions (if any)
