research

name: research description: Information gathering, comparison matrices, and best practice research. Load for evaluations, comparisons, or when exploring options.

Methodology

LOCAL - Check project_knowledge.json, docs/, log/workflow/ (min 3 sources)
EXTERNAL - Add external sources if needed
COMPARE - Create comparison matrix
RECOMMEND - Provide recommendation with confidence

Source Priority

project_knowledge.json → Project-specific knowledge
docs/ → Project documentation
log/workflow/ → Past solutions and decisions
External sources → Official docs, best practices

Comparison Matrix Template

Option	Pros	Cons	Fit for Project
Option A	+ Pro 1, + Pro 2	- Con 1	Good / Moderate / Poor
Option B	+ Pro 1	- Con 1, - Con 2	Good / Moderate / Poor

Confidence Levels

Level	Meaning
High	3+ quality sources agree, clear recommendation
Medium	Sources somewhat agree, minor uncertainty
Low	Limited sources, significant uncertainty

Output Format

# Research: [Topic]

## Summary
[1-3 sentence summary of findings]

## Sources
1. [Source 1] - [what it provided]
2. [Source 2] - [what it provided]
3. [Source 3] - [what it provided]

## Comparison Matrix
| Option | Pros | Cons | Fit |
|--------|------|------|-----|
| ... | ... | ... | ... |

## Recommendation
**[Recommended option]** with **[confidence level]** confidence.

[Reasoning for recommendation]

## Next Steps
1. [Suggested action 1]
2. [Suggested action 2]

Rules

Rule	Requirement
Local first	Check local sources BEFORE external
Minimum sources	3 sources with citations
Freshness	Sources less than 1 year old
Comparison	Matrix for multi-option research
Recommendation	Always provide recommendation