create-deep-research-prompt

name	create-deep-research-prompt
description	No checklists needed - this task creates research prompts, validation is built into the research methodology methodology and workflow
agent	architect
subtask	false

No checklists needed - this task creates research prompts, validation is built into the research methodology

1. YOLO Mode - Fast, Autonomous (0-1 prompts)

• Autonomous decision making with logging
• Minimal user interaction
• Best for:* Simple, deterministic tasks

2. Interactive Mode - Balanced, Educational (5-10 prompts) [DEFAULT]

• Explicit decision checkpoints
• Educational explanations
• Best for:* Learning, complex decisions

3. Pre-Flight Planning - Comprehensive Upfront Planning

• Task analysis phase (identify all ambiguities)
• Zero ambiguity execution
• Best for:* Ambiguous requirements, critical work

Parameter:* mode (optional, default: interactive)

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Acceptance Criteria

Purpose:* Definitive pass/fail criteria for task completion

Checklist:*

acceptance-criteria:
  - [ ] Resource exists and is valid; no duplicate resources created
    type: acceptance-criterion
    blocker: true
    validation: |
      Assert resource exists and is valid; no duplicate resources created
    error_message: "Acceptance criterion not met: Resource exists and is valid; no duplicate resources created"

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Error Handling

Strategy:* retry

Common Errors:*

1. Error:* Resource Already Exists

   • Cause:* Target file/resource already exists in system
   • Resolution:* Use force flag or choose different name
   • Recovery:* Prompt user for alternative name or force overwrite

2. Error:* Invalid Input

   • Cause:* Input name contains invalid characters or format
   • Resolution:* Validate input against naming rules (kebab-case, lowercase, no special chars)
   • Recovery:* Sanitize input or reject with clear error message

3. Error:* Permission Denied

   • Cause:* Insufficient permissions to create resource
   • Resolution:* Check file system permissions, run with elevated privileges if needed
   • Recovery:* Log error, notify user, suggest permission fix

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Purpose

Generate well-structured research prompts that:

• Define clear research objectives and scope
• Specify appropriate research methodologies
• Outline expected deliverables and formats
• Guide systematic investigation of complex topics
• Ensure actionable insights are captured

Research Type Selection

CRITICAL: First, help the user select the most appropriate research focus based on their needs and any input documents they've provided.

1. Research Focus Options

Present these numbered options to the user:

1. Product Validation Research*

   • Validate product hypotheses and market fit
   • Test assumptions about user needs and solutions
   • Assess technical and business feasibility
   • Identify risks and mitigation strategies

2. Market Opportunity Research*

   • Analyze market size and growth potential
   • Identify market segments and dynamics
   • Assess market entry strategies
   • Evaluate timing and market readiness

3. User & Customer Research*

   • Deep dive into user personas and behaviors
   • Understand jobs-to-be-done and pain points
   • Map customer journeys and touchpoints
   • Analyze willingness to pay and value perception

4. Competitive Intelligence Research*

   • Detailed competitor analysis and positioning
   • Feature and capability comparisons
   • Business model and strategy analysis
   • Identify competitive advantages and gaps

5. Technology & Innovation Research*

   • Assess technology trends and possibilities
   • Evaluate technical approaches and architectures
   • Identify emerging technologies and disruptions
   • Analyze build vs. buy vs. partner options

6. Industry & Ecosystem Research*

   • Map industry value chains and dynamics
   • Identify key players and relationships
   • Analyze regulatory and compliance factors
   • Understand partnership opportunities

7. Strategic Options Research*

   • Evaluate different strategic directions
   • Assess business model alternatives
   • Analyze go-to-market strategies
   • Consider expansion and scaling paths

8. Risk & Feasibility Research*

   • Identify and assess various risk factors
   • Evaluate implementation challenges
   • Analyze resource requirements
   • Consider regulatory and legal implications

9. Custom Research Focus*

   • User-defined research objectives
   • Specialized domain investigation
   • Cross-functional research needs

2. Input Processing

If Project Brief provided:*

• Extract key product concepts and goals
• Identify target users and use cases
• Note technical constraints and preferences
• Highlight uncertainties and assumptions

If Brainstorming Results provided:*

• Synthesize main ideas and themes
• Identify areas needing validation
• Extract hypotheses to test
• Note creative directions to explore

If Market Research provided:*

• Build on identified opportunities
• Deepen specific market insights
• Validate initial findings
• Explore adjacent possibilities

If Starting Fresh:*

• Gather essential context through questions
• Define the problem space
• Clarify research objectives
• Establish success criteria

3. Research Prompt Structure

CRITICAL: collaboratively develop a comprehensive research prompt with these components.

A. Research Objectives

CRITICAL: collaborate with the user to articulate clear, specific objectives for the research.

• Primary research goal and purpose
• Key decisions the research will inform
• Success criteria for the research
• Constraints and boundaries

B. Research Questions

CRITICAL: collaborate with the user to develop specific, actionable research questions organized by theme.

Core Questions:*

• Central questions that must be answered
• Priority ranking of questions
• Dependencies between questions

Supporting Questions:*

• Additional context-building questions
• Nice-to-have insights
• Future-looking considerations

C. Research Methodology

Data Collection Methods:*

• Secondary research sources
• Primary research approaches (if applicable)
• Data quality requirements
• Source credibility criteria

Analysis Frameworks:*

• Specific frameworks to apply
• Comparison criteria
• Evaluation methodologies
• Synthesis approaches

D. Output Requirements

Format Specifications:*

• Executive summary requirements
• Detailed findings structure
• Visual/tabular presentations
• Supporting documentation

Key Deliverables:*

• Must-have sections and insights
• Decision-support elements
• Action-oriented recommendations
• Risk and uncertainty documentation

4. Prompt Generation

Research Prompt Template:*

## Research Objective

[Clear statement of what this research aims to achieve]

## Background Context

[Relevant information from project brief, brainstorming, or other inputs]

### Primary Questions (Must Answer)

1. [Specific, actionable question]
2. [Specific, actionable question]
   ...

### Secondary Questions (Nice to Have)

1. [Supporting question]
2. [Supporting question]
   ...

### Information Sources

- [Specific source types and priorities]

### Analysis Frameworks

- [Specific frameworks to apply]

### Data Requirements

- [Quality, recency, credibility needs]

### Executive Summary

- Key findings and insights
- Critical implications
- Recommended actions

### Detailed Analysis

[Specific sections needed based on research type]

### Supporting Materials

- Data tables
- Comparison matrices
- Source documentation

## Success Criteria

[How to evaluate if research achieved its objectives]

## Timeline and Priority

[If applicable, any time constraints or phasing]

5. Review and Refinement

1. Present Complete Prompt*

   • Show the full research prompt
   • Explain key elements and rationale
   • Highlight any assumptions made

2. Gather Feedback*

   • Are the objectives clear and correct?
   • Do the questions address all concerns?
   • Is the scope appropriate?
   • Are output requirements sufficient?

3. Refine as Needed*

   • Incorporate user feedback
   • Adjust scope or focus
   • Add missing elements
   • Clarify ambiguities

6. Next Steps Guidance

Execution Options:*

1. Use with AI Research Assistant*: Provide this prompt to an AI model with research capabilities
2. Guide Human Research*: Use as a framework for manual research efforts
3. Hybrid Approach*: Combine AI and human research using this structure

Integration Points:*

• How findings will feed into next phases
• Which team members should review results
• How to validate findings
• When to revisit or expand research

Important Notes

• The quality of the research prompt directly impacts the quality of insights gathered
• Be specific rather than general in research questions
• Consider both current state and future implications
• Balance comprehensiveness with focus
• Document assumptions and limitations clearly
• Plan for iterative refinement based on initial findings