| name | chatgpt-deep-research |
| description | DEPRECATED - Use gpt-researcher skill instead. This browser automation approach has been replaced with the local GPT-Researcher framework using OpenAI o1. |
| user-invocable | false |
ChatGPT Deep Research - DEPRECATED
Status: This skill is deprecated and no longer maintained.
Replacement: Use the gpt-researcher skill instead.
Why Deprecated?
Browser automation for ChatGPT Deep Research had several limitations:
- Fragile: UI changes break automation
- Requires browser: Chrome with remote debugging
- Requires subscription: ChatGPT Plus/Team ($200/mo)
- Limited control: Can't choose model or parameters
- High maintenance: Selectors need constant updates
Migration to GPT-Researcher
The gpt-researcher skill provides all the same capabilities with better reliability:
Old Way (Deprecated Browser Automation)
New Way (GPT-Researcher with OpenAI GPT-5.2)
cd /Users/valorengels/src/research/podcast/tools
python gpt_researcher_run.py --file prompt.txt --output results.md
Benefits:
- ✅ No browser required
- ✅ Uses OpenAI GPT-5.2 (latest flagship model, 2025)
- ✅ Pay-per-use ($0.27-2 per search)
- ✅ 100+ sources analyzed
- ✅ Fully scriptable and reproducible
- ✅ Works in any environment
- ✅ Knowledge cutoff: August 2025 (most current)
See Also
- gpt-researcher skill:
.claude/skills/gpt-researcher/SKILL.md
- Script location:
podcast/tools/gpt_researcher_run.py
Historical Reference
This skill previously automated ChatGPT Deep Research via Chrome DevTools browser automation. It has been superseded by the local GPT-Researcher framework which provides better reliability, control, and cost-effectiveness.
