Deep Researcher

The complete skill for conducting professional-grade research without spending hours digging through search results.

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What Deep Researcher Does

Research is time-consuming. You open 20 tabs, read conflicting information, and still are not sure what is accurate. Deep Researcher transforms any topic into a structured, cited report with confidence ratings—so you know what is verified and what is speculative.

Perfect for:

• Competitive analysis and market research
• Investment due diligence
• Current events and geopolitical analysis
• Technical investigations
• Literature reviews
• Decision-making under uncertainty

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⚡ All Capabilities Included

Multi-Angle Research - Breaks topics into 5-7 distinct search angles for comprehensive coverage, not just surface-level results Automated Synthesis - Identifies themes and patterns across sources, not just a list of links Confidence Calibration - Rates findings as High, Medium, or Low confidence based on source quality and corroboration Proper Citation Format - Numbered citations with source credibility indicators (🏛️ Academic, 🏢 Industry, 📰 News) Research Frameworks - PICO, 5W1H, STEEP, and Cynefin frameworks built-in for structured analysis Source Quality Assessment - 4-tier credibility hierarchy with red flag detection Iterative Deepening - Auto-detects gaps and runs follow-up searches when needed Gap Documentation - Explicitly notes what information was NOT found, not just what was Web Search Integration - Uses web_search tool directly—no API keys or external accounts needed Professional Report Template - Executive summary, key findings, patterns, sources, and overall confidence rating

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What Makes Deep Researcher Different

Research methodology, not just search:

• Does not dump raw search results on you
• Follows systematic 4-step workflow: Plan → Execute → Synthesize → Report
• Every output follows the same professional structure

Confidence-first design:

• Explicitly flags uncertain information instead of hiding it
• Uses corroboration standards (≥2 Tier 1 sources = High confidence)
• Separates fact from speculation clearly

Built for synthesis, not retrieval:

• Standard search gives you 10 blue links
• Deep Researcher gives you analyzed themes with citations
• Ready-to-use reports, not raw data dumps

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Proven Patterns

Investment research:

Topic: Quantum computing stocks 2025
Without Deep Researcher: 2 hours of scattered reading, conflicting analyst opinions
With Deep Researcher: 8-minute report with company comparisons, financial metrics, risk factors
Result: Investment decision backed by structured analysis, not gut feel

Geopolitical analysis:

Topic: Current Iran-Israel situation
Without Deep Researcher: Outdated news articles, no timeline, unclear casualties
With Deep Researcher: Timeline from June 2025 war, ceasefire status, casualty breakdown, regional impact
Result: Accurate situational awareness with cited sources

Technical due diligence:

Topic: Solid-state batteries for EVs
Without Deep Researcher: Manufacturer PR claims, no independent verification
With Deep Researcher: Technical benchmarks, commercial timelines, skepticism from researchers, China vs. US development
Result: Balanced view with both promise and limitations documented

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How It Works

Deep Researcher operates through four systematic phases:

1. Plan - Breaks your topic into 5-7 research angles (Foundational, Current State, Stakeholder Views, Regional, Challenges, Future, Applications)
2. Execute - Runs targeted web searches for each angle, noting source credibility
3. Synthesize - Groups findings into themes, assesses confidence using corroboration standards
4. Deliver - Generates structured report with executive summary, key findings, patterns, gaps, and sources

Research coverage:

• News sources for current events
• Academic papers for scientific topics
• Industry reports for market analysis
• Government sources for policy and regulation
• Expert blogs for emerging perspectives

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Includes

• Complete SKILL.md with research workflow and examples
• 4 research frameworks (PICO, 5W1H, STEEP, Cynefin)
• Source credibility hierarchy and assessment criteria
• Corroboration standards for confidence calibration
• Professional report template with citations
• Works on Claude, Kimi, GPT, or any supported LLM
• No external API keys or accounts required

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Requirements

• OpenClaw with web_search capability
• That is it—research professional-grade output immediately