v1truv1us Auto Research
Systematic research orchestration for pi. Replaces Claude CoWork research workflows with a native pi skill set.
Workflow
Clarify → Investigate → Synthesize → Validate → Output
1. Clarify Scope
Before researching, confirm with the user:
- What questions need answering?
- What are the boundaries?
- What depth is needed?
- What format for output?
2. Investigate
Use the best tool for the source type:
| Source Type | Tool |
|---|---|
| Web docs, APIs, current info | intelli_research from intelli-search skill |
| Specific URLs | web_fetch from pi-browse |
| Local files | read |
| Multiple local files | Batch read or rg |
| GitHub repos | Clone and read |
Always use intelli_research with a focusPrompt. Without it, extractions are generic.
3. Synthesize
Organize findings:
- Group by theme or question
- Identify patterns, consensus, debates
- Note contradictions between sources
- Distinguish fact from interpretation
4. Validate
- Cross-reference key claims across multiple sources
- Assess source reliability (peer-reviewed > official > journalism > blog > forum)
- Flag uncertainty rather than guessing
- Mark speculative claims as such
5. Output
Choose the right output format based on depth needed.
Output Formats
Research Brief (Quick)
## Research Brief: [Topic]
**Date**: [Date] | **Confidence**: [Level]
### Key Findings
1. [Finding with source]
2. [Finding with source]
### Sources
- [Source](url) - [Brief description]
### Next Steps
- [Follow-up recommendations]
Comprehensive Report (Deep)
## [Title]
### Executive Summary
[2-3 paragraph overview]
### Background
[Context and importance]
### Methodology
[How research was conducted]
### Findings
[Detailed with inline citations]
### Analysis
[Interpretation and synthesis]
### Limitations
[Acknowledged constraints]
### References
[Full citations]
Verification Report (Fact-Check)
## Verification: [Claim]
**Verdict**: [VERIFIED / PARTIALLY VERIFIED / UNVERIFIED / CONTRADICTED]
### Evidence
| Source | Claim | Confidence |
|--------|-------|------------|
| [Name] | [Quote] | H/M/L |
**Confidence**: [H/M/L with reasoning]
Source Markers
Use inline markers to indicate source type:
[A]Academic / peer-reviewed[O]Official / government / primary[N]News / journalism[I]Industry / technical docs[E]Expert opinion / blog
Knowledge Types
Label every factual claim:
FACT: Verifiable with direct sourceLIKELY: Consistent with multiple sourcesSPECULATIVE: Based on reasoning, not direct evidenceUNKNOWN: Beyond current knowledge, stated clearly
File Organization
For multi-session research, use this structure:
/Research/
└── [Project]/
├── 01-sources/ # PDFs, notes, source materials
├── 02-analysis/ # Analysis documents
├── 03-synthesis/ # Synthesized findings
└── 04-output/ # Final reports
Naming conventions:
- Sources:
YYYY-MM-DD_[topic]_source.[ext] - Analysis:
YYYY-MM-DD_[topic]_analysis.md - Outputs:
[topic]_report_[version]_[date].md
Research Task Templates
Literature Review
Analyze all documents in this folder as a literature review on [topic]. For each source, extract: main thesis, methodology, key findings, and how it connects to other sources. Identify consensus and debates.
Competitive Analysis
Research [topic/competitor] using all available sources. Create a competitive analysis covering: market position, key offerings, strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation. Include source citations.
Fact Verification
Verify the following claims: [list claims]. For each, provide: verification status, supporting evidence, source quality assessment, and confidence level.
Deep Research
Conduct comprehensive research on [topic]. Include: executive summary, key findings with source attribution, analysis and implications, limitations and uncertainties, recommendations for further research. Cite all sources with URLs.