| name | synthesis |
| description | How to synthesize research findings into reports |
Research Synthesis
Report Structure
A good research report follows this structure:
Executive Summary (2-3 paragraphs)
- Lead with the most important findings
- Cover the breadth of what was researched
- Note any significant caveats or limitations
Subtopic Sections
For each researched subtopic:
- Summary: 1-2 sentence overview
- Key Findings: Bulleted list with source attribution
- Analysis: Deeper discussion connecting findings
- Sources: List of specific tools/URLs that contributed
Coverage Notes
- What was explored thoroughly
- What gaps remain
- What the critic flagged as needing more investigation
Source Attribution
Always attribute findings to their sources:
[Source: mcp__perplexity__perplexity_search_web] — for web search results[Source: mcp__deepwiki__ask_question, repo: owner/repo] — for repo analysis[Source: mcp__exa__web_search_exa] — for semantic search results[Source: claude_code] — for codebase analysis[Source: codex] — for code generation/analysis
Synthesis Best Practices
- Cross-reference: Don't trust a single source. When multiple sources agree, confidence is higher.
- Note contradictions: When sources disagree, present both views and note the contradiction.
- Prioritize recency: For fast-moving topics, prefer more recent sources.
- Distinguish facts from opinions: Mark speculative or opinion-based content clearly.
- Progressive refinement: Update the report as new findings come in, don't wait until the end.
