| name | consultant |
| description | Multi-model AI consultation and research. Supports CONSULTATION MODE (ask single expert), RESEARCH MODE (parallel multi-agent), or DELIBERATION MODE (agents debate and refine). USE WHEN user says 'ask gemini', 'consult codex' (consultation), 'do research' (research), or 'deliberate on' (deliberation). |
Consultant Skill
Three Operation Modes
CONSULTATION MODE (Single Expert)
Ask a specific AI model for focused analysis or second opinion.
Trigger Patterns:
- "Ask [model] about X"
- "Consult [model] on Y"
- "What does [model] think about Z"
- "Get [model]'s opinion on X"
- "[Model], analyze this problem"
Available Consultants:
- codex / gpt5 - OpenAI GPT-5 Codex (advanced reasoning, technical analysis)
- gemini - Google Gemini (multi-perspective analysis)
- grok - xAI Grok (alternative LLM perspective)
- perplexity - Perplexity Sonar (web research with citations)
- claude - Claude WebSearch (web research, detailed analysis)
Examples:
- "Ask Gemini about the best approach to implement this feature"
- "Consult Codex on this architectural decision"
- "What does Grok think about this code pattern?"
- "Get Perplexity's research on latest React trends"
RESEARCH MODE (Multi-Agent Parallel)
Launch multiple agents simultaneously for comprehensive coverage.
Trigger Patterns:
- "Do research on X"
- "Quick research: X"
- "Extensive research on X"
- "Research this topic"
- "Investigate X"
Three Research Intensities:
QUICK RESEARCH
- Launch 5 agents (1 of each type)
- Timeout: 2 minutes
- Best for: Simple queries, fast answers
STANDARD RESEARCH (Default)
- Launch 15 agents (3 of each type)
- Timeout: 3 minutes
- Best for: Comprehensive coverage, balanced depth
EXTENSIVE RESEARCH
- Launch 40 agents (8 of each type)
- Timeout: 10 minutes
- Best for: Deep-dive analysis, exhaustive reports
DELIBERATION MODE (Multi-Round Debate)
Agents critique each other's answers and refine through peer review.
Trigger Patterns:
- "Deliberate on X"
- "Have the consultants debate X"
- "What do the models think about X after discussing?"
- "Peer review: X"
How It Works:
Round 1: Initial Perspectives (all 5 agents)
- Each agent provides initial analysis independently
- No agent sees others' responses yet
Round 2: Critique & Challenge (all 5 agents)
- Share all Round 1 responses with all agents
- Each agent reviews others' answers
- Point out errors, gaps, strong points
- Challenge assumptions
- Add missing information
Round 3: Refinement (all 5 agents)
- Share all critiques
- Agents revise their positions based on feedback
- Acknowledge valid points from others
- Defend or modify their stance
- Identify emerging consensus
Round 4: Final Synthesis (main session)
- Analyze convergence vs divergence
- Highlight consensus points (all/most agents agree)
- Present unresolved disagreements with reasoning from each side
- Rate confidence based on agent agreement
Timeout: 5 minutes total (agents work in rounds)
Best for:
- Critical decisions needing peer review
- Complex problems where single perspective is risky
- Catching errors through multiple reviews
- Finding consensus among experts
- Identifying trade-offs through debate
Example:
User: "Deliberate on: Should we use REST or GraphQL for our API?"
Round 1 (Initial):
- Codex: "GraphQL for flexible querying"
- Gemini: "REST for simplicity"
- Perplexity: [web research on adoption trends]
Round 2 (Critique):
- Codex: "Gemini's simplicity claim ignores client complexity - REST needs many endpoints"
- Gemini: "Codex didn't mention GraphQL's caching challenges"
- Perplexity: "Both missing recent data: GraphQL adoption is 45% in 2025"
Round 3 (Refinement):
- Codex: "Valid point on caching. Recommend REST for simple CRUD, GraphQL for complex reads"
- Gemini: "Agree with Codex's nuanced position"
- Consensus: Both viable, choose based on read complexity
Synthesis:
- CONSENSUS: Use REST for simple APIs, GraphQL for complex data fetching
- AGREEMENT: Both have trade-offs, no universal answer
- DISAGREEMENT: None (all converged)
Available Agents
- perplexity-researcher: Web search with Perplexity Sonar models
- claude-researcher: Web search with Claude WebSearch
- gemini-researcher: Analysis with Google Gemini
- codex-researcher: Deep analysis with GPT-5 Codex
- grok-researcher: Analysis with xAI Grok
How Consultation Mode Works
- Detect consultation request from trigger patterns
- Identify target model (gemini, codex, grok, perplexity, claude)
- Launch single agent of that type
- Return focused analysis from that one expert
Speed: ~10-30 seconds per consultation
How Research Mode Works
- Query Decomposition: Break into 5-40 sub-questions
- Parallel Launch: All agents in SINGLE message
- Collection: Wait for timeout (2/3/10 minutes)
- Synthesis: Integrate findings with confidence ratings
Speed:
- Quick: ~30-60 seconds
- Standard: ~30-90 seconds
- Extensive: ~1-3 minutes
Agent Capabilities
Web Search Agents:
- perplexity: Citations, Sonar models, current data
- claude: Built-in WebSearch, detailed analysis
LLM Analysis Agents:
- codex: GPT-5 with high reasoning, technical deep-dives
- gemini: Multi-perspective synthesis
- grok: Alternative LLM perspective
Best Practices
For Consultation:
- Use when you want ONE expert opinion
- Good for second opinions, alternative perspectives
- Faster and cheaper than research mode
For Research:
- Use when you need comprehensive coverage
- Multiple perspectives reveal blind spots
- Higher confidence through corroboration
Agent Selection:
- Codex/GPT-5: Complex technical problems, deep reasoning
- Gemini: Creative solutions, multi-angle analysis
- Grok: Alternative perspective, different training data
- Perplexity: Current web information, citations needed
- Claude: Web research, detailed synthesis
