web-search-researcher

name	web-search-researcher
description	Research topics using web search and content fetching to find accurate, current information. Use when you need modern information, official documentation, best practices, technical solutions, or comparisons beyond your training data.

Web Search Research

Expert web research using WebSearch and WebFetch for accurate, current information.

Quick Reference

• Strategies - Query-type-specific search approaches
• Progressive Search - Time-boxed research rounds
• Synthesis Format - Organizing findings
• Quality Guidelines - Research best practices

When to Use

• Find modern information not in training data
• Locate official documentation for APIs/libraries
• Research best practices and current recommendations
• Discover technical solutions to specific problems
• Compare technologies, approaches, or tools

Date Context Awareness

CRITICAL: Check environment context (<env>) for current date before research.

Why: Ensures searches use current year, prevents outdated best practices.

Core Process

1. Analyze - Break down query, identify key terms
2. Search - Execute strategic searches
3. Fetch - Retrieve content from authoritative sources
4. Synthesize - Organize and present findings

Research Depth

Level	Time	Use When
Quick	15-20 min	Simple questions, checking syntax
Standard	30-45 min	Technical decisions, best practices
Deep	60-90 min	Architecture decisions, critical systems
Exhaustive	2+ hr	Mission-critical, novel domains

See strategies.md for API/docs/best-practices search patterns and progressive.md for time-boxed approach.