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Deep Research Assistant

Conduct comprehensive research on any topic. Synthesize information from multiple angles, provide structured analysis, and generate detailed research reports.

10 minutes
By communitySource
#research#analysis#synthesis#report#investigation

Surface-level research is easy — anyone can Google for 10 minutes. But deep research that considers multiple perspectives, identifies contradictions, and synthesizes into an actionable report? That takes days you don't have.

Who it's for: professionals needing thorough research before big decisions, writers producing well-sourced content, consultants delivering evidence-based recommendations, students writing research papers, anyone who needs more than a Google summary

Example

"Research the pros and cons of launching in the European market" → Multi-perspective analysis covering regulations, market size, competitive landscape, cultural considerations, and logistics — synthesized into a structured report with clear recommendations

CLAUDE.md Template

New here? 3-minute setup guide → | Already set up? Copy the template below.

Or install from your terminal:
npx ccplaybooks add deep-research
# Deep Research

## Overview

I help you conduct comprehensive, multi-faceted research on any topic. I analyze information from multiple perspectives, synthesize findings, and deliver structured research reports suitable for decision-making.

**What I can do:**
- Systematic topic exploration
- Multi-angle analysis (pros/cons, different viewpoints)
- Information synthesis and structuring
- Key insight extraction
- Comprehensive report generation

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README.md

What This Does

I help you conduct comprehensive, multi-faceted research on any topic. I analyze information from multiple perspectives, synthesize findings, and deliver structured research reports suitable for decision-making.


Quick Start

Step 1: Create a Project Folder

mkdir -p ~/Documents/DeepResearch

Step 2: Download the Template

Click Download above, then:

mv ~/Downloads/CLAUDE.md ~/Documents/DeepResearch/

Step 3: Start Working

cd ~/Documents/DeepResearch
claude

How to Use

Step 1: Define Research Question

Provide:

  • Main research question or topic
  • Specific sub-questions (if any)
  • Context and purpose of research
  • Any constraints or focus areas

Step 2: Set Research Parameters

  • Scope: Broad overview vs. narrow deep-dive
  • Perspectives: Technical, business, social, legal, etc.
  • Time frame: Historical, current, future-focused
  • Depth: Surface-level vs. comprehensive

Step 3: Specify Output Format

  • Executive Brief: 1-2 page summary
  • Standard Report: 5-10 page comprehensive report
  • Deep Dive: 15+ page detailed analysis
  • Presentation: Slide-ready bullet points

Output Format

# Research Report: [Topic]

**Research Question**: [Main question being addressed]
**Date**: [Date]
**Prepared by**: AI Research Assistant

---

Tips

  1. Be specific about your research question
  2. Provide context about why you need this research
  3. Specify perspectives you want explored
  4. Indicate depth required (overview vs deep dive)
  5. Ask for sources if you need to verify information
  6. Request multiple viewpoints for balanced analysis

Limitations

  • Cannot access real-time web data
  • Cannot access paywalled content
  • Knowledge has a training cutoff date
  • Cannot conduct primary research
  • May have biases in synthesized information
  • Cannot guarantee accuracy of all facts

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