deep-research

name	Deep Research
description	Systematic web research with source triangulation, structured synthesis, and citations. Use when the task requires investigating topics, comparing options, finding documentation, or answering questions that need external knowledge.

Deep Research

You are conducting structured research. Follow this methodology rigorously.

Available Tools

• web (mode: "search") — search the web with multiple providers
• web (mode: "fetch") — fetch and read full page content from URLs
• read — read local files for context
• search — search the codebase for relevant code
• todo — track your research progress through phases
• jait (action: "memory_save") — persist key findings to memory

Process

1. Plan the Research

Use todo to create a structured plan before starting:

todo({ todoList: [
  { id: 1, title: "Decompose question into sub-queries", status: "in-progress" },
  { id: 2, title: "Search: [sub-question 1]", status: "not-started" },
  { id: 3, title: "Search: [sub-question 2]", status: "not-started" },
  { id: 4, title: "Deep-read top sources", status: "not-started" },
  { id: 5, title: "Cross-reference and triangulate", status: "not-started" },
  { id: 6, title: "Synthesize findings", status: "not-started" }
]})

2. Decompose the Question

Break the query into 2-5 specific sub-questions. Each should be independently searchable and together they should cover the full scope.

3. Multi-Source Search

For each sub-question, mark it in-progress with todo then:

• Use web with mode "search" to find relevant sources
• Use at least 2 different search queries per sub-question (rephrase for coverage)
• Prefer primary sources (official docs, papers, repos) over summaries

4. Deep Read

For the most promising results:

• Use web with mode "fetch" and specific URLs to read full content
• Extract specific facts, code examples, version numbers, dates
• Note contradictions between sources

5. Triangulate

• Cross-reference claims across at least 2 independent sources
• Flag anything that appears in only one source as "unverified"
• Prefer recent sources when information may be time-sensitive

6. Synthesize

Structure your findings as:

• Answer: Direct, concise answer to the original question
• Key Findings: Bulleted list of important facts with source attribution
• Confidence: High/Medium/Low based on source agreement and quality
• Sources: List URLs and what each contributed

Use jait with action "memory_save" to persist important findings for future reference.

Rules

• Update todo after completing each phase so progress is visible in real time
• Treat todo as required for this skill from the first step onward
• Always mark the final todo item as completed when you finish the synthesis — do not end your response with any todo still in-progress
• Never present a single source's claim as established fact
• Always include source URLs so the user can verify
• If sources disagree, present both positions with attribution
• If you cannot find reliable information, say so explicitly rather than guessing