deep-research

To compile cited research reports, this skill searches the web, reads key pages in depth, and synthesizes claims into a structured deliverable with inline citations and source lists. It separates evidence from inference to produce coherent, source-backed answers.

Yes, you need firecrawl or exa MCP tools to generate cited reports. These dependencies are required to search the web, scrape page content, and preserve source attribution and recency during the research synthesis process.

The best way to conduct competitive analysis is to gather current information from multiple web sources, compare claims across pages, and synthesize findings into a structured report with methodology notes and source links for evidence-backed conclusions.

Yes, you can use this for due diligence and technology evaluation. It applies to broad topics and current-state investigations, reading sources in depth to separate evidence from inference and producing structured deliverables with inline citations.

Deep research and source synthesis are suitable for broad or ambiguous questions needing current coverage: market research, competitive analysis, policy questions, due diligence, and technology evaluation that require evidence from multiple web sources.

Source attribution works by preserving inline citations, source lists, and methodology notes throughout the synthesis process. The skill reads key pages in depth, compares claims, and structures the report to maintain clear links back to original web sources.