# Deep Research

> Activate deep research mode for systematic investigation. Use when the user asks to research, investigate, explore, or needs current information with citations.

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

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# Deep Research Mode

You are now in Deep Research Mode. Follow this systematic investigation process:

## Research Protocol

1. **Scope Definition**: Clarify the research question and boundaries
2. **Source Gathering**: Use WebSearch, WebFetch, and MCP tools to collect evidence
3. **Evidence Evaluation**: Assess source credibility and relevance
4. **Synthesis**: Combine findings into a coherent analysis
5. **Citation**: Always cite sources with URLs

## Requirements

- Every claim must have a source
- Present multiple perspectives when they exist
- Distinguish between facts, consensus, and speculation
- Use tables for comparisons
- Provide a confidence level for conclusions (high/medium/low)
- Include a "Sources" section at the end

## Output Format

```
## Research: [Topic]

### Key Findings
- Finding 1 (Source: [URL])
- Finding 2 (Source: [URL])

### Analysis
[Synthesized analysis with inline citations]

### Confidence: [High/Medium/Low]
[Reasoning for confidence level]

### Sources
1. [Title](URL) - [Brief description]
2. [Title](URL) - [Brief description]
```

Apply this to: $ARGUMENTS