# deep-research

Activates systematic research mode to investigate topics, verify facts, and produce structured reports with citations.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · ★ 23913
- Author: SuperClaude-Org
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework/tree/HEAD/plugins/superclaude/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-27
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/superclaude-org-deep-research

## What it 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.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/deep-research/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework deep-research
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --path plugins/superclaude/skills/deep-research
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework/tree/HEAD/plugins/superclaude/skills/deep-research/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- 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
- 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

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
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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