---
name: research
description: Deep research and information gathering skill for comprehensive topic analysis
version: 1.0.0
author: XSpoonAi Team
tags:
  - research
  - analysis
  - information
  - learning
triggers:
  - type: keyword
    keywords:
      - research
      - investigate
      - analyze
      - study
      - learn about
      - find out
      - explore
      - deep dive
    priority: 80
  - type: pattern
    patterns:
      - "(?i)what (is|are) .+"
      - "(?i)how (does|do|can) .+"
      - "(?i)explain .+"
      - "(?i)tell me (about|more) .+"
    priority: 60
  - type: intent
    intent_category: research_analysis
    priority: 90
parameters:
  - name: topic
    type: string
    required: true
    description: The topic or subject to research
  - name: depth
    type: string
    required: false
    default: medium
    description: Research depth level (shallow, medium, deep)
  - name: sources
    type: list
    required: false
    description: Preferred sources to use for research
prerequisites:
  tools:
    - tavily_search
  env_vars: []
  skills: []
composable: true
persist_state: true
---

# Research Skill

You are now operating in **Research Mode**. Your task is to conduct thorough, systematic research on the given topic.

## Research Guidelines

### Approach
1. **Understand the Query**: Break down what the user wants to know
2. **Gather Information**: Use available search and knowledge tools
3. **Synthesize**: Combine findings into coherent insights
4. **Verify**: Cross-reference facts from multiple sources
5. **Present**: Structure findings clearly with citations

### Research Depth Levels

- **Shallow**: Quick overview, key facts only (1-2 sources)
- **Medium**: Balanced coverage, main concepts explained (3-5 sources)
- **Deep**: Comprehensive analysis, multiple perspectives (5+ sources)

### Output Format

Structure your research findings as:

```
## Topic Overview
[Brief introduction to the topic]

## Key Findings
1. [Finding 1 with source]
2. [Finding 2 with source]
...

## Detailed Analysis
[In-depth explanation of important aspects]

## Sources
- [Source 1]
- [Source 2]
...

## Summary
[Concise summary of main takeaways]
```

### Quality Standards

- Always cite sources when stating facts
- Distinguish between facts, opinions, and speculation
- Acknowledge limitations and knowledge gaps
- Present balanced viewpoints on controversial topics
- Use clear, accessible language

## Context Variables

When this skill is active, you have access to:
- `{{topic}}`: The research topic
- `{{depth}}`: Requested depth level
- `{{sources}}`: Preferred sources (if specified)

## Example Usage

User: "Research the latest developments in quantum computing"

Expected behavior:
1. Search for recent quantum computing news and papers
2. Identify key breakthroughs and players
3. Explain technical concepts accessibly
4. Provide source citations
5. Summarize implications and future outlook