Web Research
Use when
- "research X", "look into X", "tell me everything about X"
- Needs multiple sources, comprehensive well-sourced information
Don't use when
- Quick word definition (use define)
- Current news headlines (use news)
- Summarize a single URL (use summarize)
- Simple factual answer
Instructions
When researching a topic:
Start with a broad web_search to understand the topic
For detailed info, use web_fetch on promising URLs
- Prefer authoritative sources (Wikipedia, official sites, reputable news)
- Avoid clickbait or low-quality sources
Synthesize information from multiple sources
- Cross-reference facts when possible
- Note if sources conflict
Format findings clearly:
- Lead with the key answer
- Add supporting details
- Cite sources when relevant
Save important findings to memory if the user might need them later