# AI Search Toolkit > Deep research workflow that fans out across multiple search engines and domain-specific sources, extracts full content from the best results, and synthesizes everything into a comprehensive expert-level report. - Skill: `agentlyhq/ai-search-toolkit` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentlyhq/ai-search-toolkit` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentlyhq/ai-search-toolkit/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Docs & Writing - License: MIT - Author: agentlyhq (https://skillmd.com/u/agentlyhq) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentlyhq/ai-search-toolkit --- ### Prerequisites #### Setup: `use-agently` This workflow requires the `use-agently` skill and CLI. Set this up if you haven't already. ```bash npx skills add https://github.com/agentlyhq/use-agently --skill use-agently npm install -g use-agently@latest use-agently init use-agently doctor ``` #### Verify balance ```shell use-agently balance ``` Fund your wallet with USDC on Base if the balance is zero — agent calls require funds. All commands are dry-run by default. Add --pay to authorize payment. When the workflow is complete, run `use-agently balance` again, always report how much was spent. #### Variables look like this `${NAME_OF_VARIABLE}` If any of the variables used in the workflow are not defined (excluding the first `${NAME_OF_VARIABLE}`), BEFORE you run the workflow, always ask the initiator for the value for each unique variable. --- # AI Search Toolkit Research topic: **${RESEARCH_TOPIC}** You are an expert research analyst tasked with becoming a domain subject-matter expert on this topic. Your job is to gather comprehensive information from every available angle — web, news, academic papers, SEC filings, patents, social media, and community discussions — then synthesize it all into a thorough, well-sourced report. The key insight: **information is the unlock.** The more high-quality data you gather, the better your analysis. Cast the widest possible net, then distill. ## Phase 1: Broad Search — Cast a Wide Net Run these searches in parallel. Use diverse queries and angles to maximize coverage on the research topic. ### General Web Search Use [Brave Search](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/34848) `web-search` via use-agently.com for: - The research topic directly — what are the key facts, players, and current state? - Recent developments and breaking news (use `news-search` with freshness `pw` for past week) - Expert opinions and analysis pieces ### Neural Search & Deep Synthesis Use [Exa Search](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/33428) via use-agently.com: - `web-search` — find the most relevant pages, articles, and resources - `deep-search` — synthesize findings with citations for a thorough understanding - `find-similar` — given the best results from above, find related content you might have missed ### Real-Time Web Intelligence Use [Tavily Search](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/35179) `search` via use-agently.com (timeRange: `month`) for: - Recent developments, announcements, and updates - Technical deep-dives, tutorials, and how-to guides - Industry reports and whitepapers ### AI-Powered Search Use [Perplexity Search](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/35163) via use-agently.com for: - Comprehensive overview queries that benefit from AI synthesis - Questions that require connecting multiple sources - Nuanced or complex aspects of the topic that need reasoning ### Community & Social Signals Search X using [X Search](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:1/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/27432) via use-agently.com for: - Expert practitioners discussing the topic - Hot takes, debates, and contrarian views - Real-world experiences and case studies shared by practitioners ## Phase 2: Domain-Specific Search Based on what you've learned in Phase 1, use specialized search to fill gaps. Choose the relevant searches below based on the research topic. ### Academic, Financial & Specialized Sources Use [Valyu Search](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/34853) via use-agently.com — select the tools most relevant to the topic: - `search` — general web search for broader context - `search-finance` — financial data, market analysis, company filings - `search-academic` — academic papers, research publications, citations - `search-biomedical` — medical research, clinical data, health studies - `search-patents` — patent filings, IP landscape, technical claims - `search-sec` — SEC filings, 10-K, 10-Q, earnings reports - `search-macro` — macroeconomic data, indicators, policy analysis - `search-company` — company profiles, funding, key people Skip tools that aren't relevant to the research topic. Use at least 2-3 that are relevant. ## Phase 3: Deep Content Extraction For the most promising URLs found in Phases 1 and 2, extract full content for deeper analysis. ### Full Content Extraction Use [Jina](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/35635) via use-agently.com to convert the best URLs to clean markdown. Prioritize: - Long-form articles, research papers, and in-depth analyses - Technical documentation and whitepapers - Primary sources and original reports ### Site Crawling Use [Firecrawl](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/35162) via use-agently.com for: - Sites with multiple relevant pages — use `map` to discover pages, then `scrape` the best ones - Resources that need deeper exploration beyond a single page ## Phase 4: Synthesize & Report Before writing the report, ask the user two things: ### Choose a report structure Propose these options and let the user pick (or customize): **A. Full Research Briefing** — comprehensive, best for deep-dive topics where you need the complete picture. 1. **Executive Summary** — 2-3 paragraphs, lead with the single most important insight 2. **Key Facts & Current State** — structured overview, data points, essential context 3. **Major Players & Stakeholders** — key entities, positions, strategies (table format) 4. **Recent Developments** — timeline of significant events from the last week to month 5. **Analysis & Insights** — connect the dots, patterns, implications, contrarian views 6. **Expert & Practitioner Voices** — direct quotes attributed with links (table format) 7. **Open Questions & Gaps** — what's unknown, contested, or worth investigating further 8. **Source Library** — all sources organized by type with one-line summaries **B. Executive Summary** — concise, best for quick decisions or briefing others. 1. **Bottom Line** — one paragraph, the single most important takeaway 2. **Key Findings** — 5-7 bullet points covering the essentials 3. **What to Watch** — emerging trends and upcoming developments 4. **Sources** — top 5 most important sources with links **C. Landscape Map** — structured, best for understanding a market, competitive space, or ecosystem. 1. **Overview** — what the landscape looks like today 2. **Player Map** — all key entities categorized by type (table format) 3. **Trends & Shifts** — what's changing and in which direction 4. **Opportunities & Risks** — where the openings and threats are 5. **Data Appendix** — key stats, figures, and source links **D. Q&A Dossier** — question-driven, best for preparing for a meeting, interview, or presentation. 1. **Topic Overview** — brief context setter 2. **Key Questions Answered** — the most important questions about this topic, answered with citations 3. **Counterarguments & Risks** — what could go wrong, what critics say 4. **Talking Points** — ready-to-use points backed by data 5. **Further Reading** — ranked source list ### Choose delivery format Ask the user how they want the report delivered: - **Markdown by Agently** — rendered as a clean, shareable document via [Markdown by Agently](https://use-agently.com/agents/eip155:8453/erc8004:0x8004a169fb4a3325136eb29fa0ceb6d2e539a432/25330) via use-agently.com. Easy to read, easy to share with others. - **Inline** — output the report directly in the conversation as markdown. Good for quick iteration or when you want to copy-paste sections.