assess-query-complexity

name	assess_query_complexity
description	Assess whether this query requires deep work. Call this FIRST before any other tools. Deep work is needed for multi-step research, comparative analysis, or deliverable generation. Default to needs_deep_work=False.
type	tool
category	routing
tool	{"module":"app.skills.assess_query_complexity.tool","function":"assess_query_complexity","async":true}
metadata	{"author":"oniva","version":"1.0.0"}
audit-level	basic

Assess Query Complexity

Binary classification of whether a query needs deep work mode.

Usage

result = await assess_query_complexity(needs_deep_work=False, reasoning="Simple factual question")

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
needs_deep_work	bool	Yes	-	Whether the query requires deep work
reasoning	str	Yes	-	Brief explanation of why or why not

When Deep Work IS Needed

• Multi-step research across multiple sources
• Comparison or analysis of 3+ entities
• Producing deliverables (reports, presentations, spreadsheets)
• Tasks that would take a human analyst 30+ minutes

When Deep Work is NOT Needed

• Simple questions, definitions, greetings
• Single lookups (stock price, latest news)
• Questions about internal docs