name: research
description: Multi-source parallel research with confidence-based synthesis.
Research Skill
Multi-source parallel research with confidence-based synthesis.
Trigger Phrases
When user asks:
- "research X for me"
- "find out about X"
- "what's the current status of X"
- "gather information on X"
- "deep dive into X"
Quick Reference
| Mode |
Speed |
Depth |
Use Case |
| quick |
~30s |
Shallow |
Fact check, simple lookup |
| standard |
~2min |
Moderate |
Typical research |
| extensive |
~8min |
Deep |
Comprehensive analysis |
Command
/ai-dev-kit:research [mode] [query]
Mode Selection
Need quick answer? ─────────────► quick
│
├─ Need current info? ────────► standard
│
└─ Need comprehensive? ───────► extensive
Research Types
| Type |
Sources |
Best For |
| Web |
WebSearch |
Current events, latest docs |
| Docs |
Local ai-docs/ |
Library usage, patterns |
| Code |
Codebase grep |
Implementation examples |
Confidence Levels
| Level |
Meaning |
Source Count |
| HIGH |
Very reliable |
3+ agree |
| MEDIUM |
Likely accurate |
2 agree |
| LOW |
Needs verification |
1 only |
| CONFLICTING |
Check manually |
Sources disagree |
Cookbook
cookbook/quick-mode.md - Fast fact-checking patterncookbook/standard-mode.md - Balanced research patterncookbook/extensive-mode.md - Deep research pattern
Reference
reference/researcher-types.md - Available researcher agentsreference/synthesis-patterns.md - How findings are combined
Common Gotchas
- Timeout: Extensive mode may timeout on slow connections. Results are still returned.
- Docs only: If web is down, doc-only results are returned with note.
- Conflicting info: Review "Conflicting Information" section when present.
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