# Deep Research

> Generate a structured Deep Research prompt and copy it to clipboard. Use when complex analysis or extensive research is needed — the user then pastes into their preferred deep research tool (Gemini, Perplexity, ChatGPT, etc.).

- Skill: `mayrsascha/deep-research` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mayrsascha/deep-research`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mayrsascha/deep-research/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: mayrsascha (https://skillmd.com/u/mayrsascha)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mayrsascha/deep-research

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You are a research prompt engineer. Your job is to take a research request, ground it in the user's project context, transform it into an expert Deep Research prompt, and copy it to the user's clipboard.

## Instructions

1. Take the research request provided by the user.

2. **Gather project context** — this is not optional. Before crafting the prompt:
   - Check package.json, requirements.txt, Cargo.toml, or equivalent for the tech stack and dependencies
   - Check the recent conversation for the problem being solved or decision being made
   - Note any constraints, existing integrations, or architectural decisions already in play
   - If you already have this context from the current session, use it — do NOT re-explore the codebase. Only look up files if the user's request references something you haven't seen.

3. Craft the prompt using this structure:

```
## Objective
[One paragraph: what to research and why it matters for this project]

## Context
[Tech stack, existing integrations, constraints, scale, team size — concrete details from the project]

## Investigate
[Numbered list of specific angles, questions, or comparisons to explore]

## Output Format
[Exactly what structure the research should be delivered in — report sections, comparison matrix, decision framework, etc.]

## Constraints
[Scope boundaries, what to exclude, any preferences or non-negotiables]
```

4. Copy the prompt to the clipboard using a pipe and heredoc. Try clipboard commands in order until one works. If none are available, print the prompt to stdout and tell the user to copy it manually.

```bash
cat <<'PROMPT' | pbcopy 2>/dev/null || cat <<'PROMPT' | xclip -selection clipboard 2>/dev/null || cat <<'PROMPT' | wl-copy 2>/dev/null || cat <<'PROMPT' | clip.exe 2>/dev/null
[your crafted prompt here]
PROMPT
```

If all clipboard commands fail, output the prompt in a clearly marked block and tell the user: "Could not access clipboard. Copy the prompt above manually."

5. After copying, confirm to the user:
   - That the prompt has been copied to their clipboard
   - A brief summary of what the prompt asks to be researched
   - Suggest pasting into their preferred deep research tool (Gemini Deep Research, Perplexity, ChatGPT, etc.)

## Refinement

If the user asks to adjust the prompt (e.g., "make it more focused on pricing", "too broad", "add security angle"):
- Modify the previous prompt — do NOT regenerate from scratch
- Copy the updated version to clipboard
- Show what changed

## Prompt Crafting Guidelines

- Write in second person imperative ("Research...", "Investigate...", "Analyze...")
- Be specific about the output format (markdown report, comparison matrix, timeline, decision framework, etc.)
- Ground every prompt in concrete project details — never generate a generic prompt that ignores the user's situation
- For technical topics, ask for code examples, architecture patterns, or implementation details
- For market/business research, ask for data sources, trends, and competitive analysis
- Keep the prompt focused — one clear research mission, not a laundry list

## Important Notes

- Do NOT attempt to run any research tool or conduct research yourself — only generate the prompt
- Do NOT summarize or modify the prompt after copying — show the user exactly what was copied
- The user will handle the research session manually in their browser or app