deep-research · superclaude-org — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Activates systematic research mode to investigate topics, verify facts, and produce structured reports with citations.
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a claude-codeWhat deep-research does
The skill guides the agent through a five-step research protocol. It starts by defining the scope and boundaries of the query. Then it gathers evidence using WebSearch, WebFetch, or MCP tools, assesses source credibility, and synthesizes findings into a single breakdown.
Without working web search or browsing tools, the agent cannot retrieve fresh links. The protocol demands evidence for every claim. It instructs the agent to separate verified facts from speculation, weigh conflicting viewpoints, and organize direct comparisons into tables.
Every report follows a set structure with key findings, analysis, and a sources list with URLs. It also assigns an explicit confidence rating (high, medium, or low) based on the evidence.
What it helps with
- gather evidence on a topic with verified source URLs
- separate established facts from speculation and consensus
- compare conflicting perspectives inside markdown tables
- assign a confidence rating to synthesized conclusions
Example prompts for the agent
- Investigate the current state of WebGPU support across browsers with sources
- Research the differences between Bun and Node.js runtimes using a comparison table
- Explore recent security advisories for OAuth 2.1 and summarize the findings
How to install deep-research
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/deep-research/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/deep-research/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/deep-research/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/deep-research/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework deep-research2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --path plugins/superclaude/skills/deep-researchManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/deep-research/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about deep-research
How to install deep-research in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a claude-code in your terminal.
What does the deep-research skill do?
It enforces a structured investigation workflow covering scope definition, web evidence gathering, source validation, and cited analysis.
What tools does deep-research need to gather sources?
The skill relies on WebSearch, WebFetch, or MCP tools. The agent needs active web tools to locate and inspect original URLs.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- name: deep-research description: Activate deep research mode for systematic investigation. Use when the user asks to research, investigate, explore, or needs current information with citations. --- # Deep Research Mode ## 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
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