Percival-Labs Research
Structured web research at three depth levels. Every research output includes sources and confidence indicators.
- QuickLookup: Fast factual answers (30 seconds)
- DeepDive: Thorough multi-source investigation (2-5 minutes)
- Compare: Side-by-side evaluation of options (2-3 minutes)
Workflow Routing
| Intent | Workflow | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Quick factual question | QuickLookup | Simple questions with direct answers: "what is X", "how much does Y cost", "when did Z happen" |
| Thorough investigation | DeepDive | Complex topics needing multiple angles: "deep dive on X", "research X thoroughly", "I need to understand X" |
| Compare alternatives | Compare | Evaluating options: "compare X vs Y", "which is better", "pros and cons of X and Y" |
Examples
Example 1: Quick factual lookup
User: "What is the current stable version of Bun?"
Routes to: QuickLookup -- single targeted search, returns version number with source link.
Example 2: Deep investigation
User: "I need to understand how WebSocket connections work at scale"
Routes to: DeepDive -- breaks into sub-questions (protocols, connection limits, load balancing, heartbeats), researches each, synthesizes a structured brief.
Example 3: Comparative analysis
User: "Compare Postgres vs SQLite vs DuckDB for an embedded analytics use case"
Routes to: Compare -- defines criteria (performance, concurrency, deployment, ecosystem), researches each database against criteria, presents comparison table with recommendation.