Research

---
name: research
description: Comprehensive research and content extraction. Quick, standard, extensive, and deep modes with multi-source parallel investigation, content retrieval, and analysis. USE WHEN research, investigate, find information, analyze content, retrieve content, extract knowledge, web scraping, standard research, map landscape, competitive analysis, deep investigation.
metadata:
  author: pai
  version: 1.0.0
---

# Research Skill

## Modes

| Mode | Depth | Sources | Time |
|------|-------|---------|------|
| Quick | Surface scan | 2-3 sources | <1 min |
| Standard | Balanced coverage | 4-6 sources | 2-5 min |
| Extensive | Broad sweep | 8-12 sources | 5-10 min |
| Deep | Exhaustive | 15+ sources | 10-30 min |

## Workflow

1. **Decompose** the research question into 3-10 sub-queries
2. **Search** using web search across multiple angles
3. **Extract** key findings, data points, and insights
4. **Synthesize** into a structured report
5. **Verify** claims with cross-referencing

## Output Format

```
## Research: [Topic]

### Key Findings
- [Finding 1 with source]
- [Finding 2 with source]

### Analysis
[Synthesis of findings]

### Sources
- [Source 1](url)
- [Source 2](url)
```

## Rules

- Always cite sources
- Flag conflicting information
- Distinguish facts from opinions
- Note confidence levels
- Prefer primary sources over secondary