deep-research

Conduct auditable deep research with staged searches, evidence verification, and traceable citations.

51|4|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TenureAI/PhD-Zero --skill deep-research-tenureai
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Skill: deep-research
Source: https://github.com/TenureAI/PhD-Zero/tree/main/.agents/skills/deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TenureAI/PhD-Zero --skill deep-research-tenureai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles complex questions by conducting thorough, evidence-based research, ensuring all conclusions are backed by verifiable sources and addressing potential contradictions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep Literature Review: Synthesizes information from a wide range of sources, including recent publications and historical data.
  • Evidence Verification: Cross-references claims to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
  • Use Case: When exploring a new research area, use this Skill to gather and analyze all relevant papers, identify key methodologies, and understand the current state-of-the-art, including potential limitations or conflicting findings.

Quick Start

Use deep research to investigate the feasibility of combining SFT and RLHF for language model training, providing a roadmap and key papers.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How does evidence synthesis handle conflicting findings in a literature review?

Evidence synthesis addresses conflicting findings by cross-referencing claims and executing contradiction checks to identify discrepancies across sources. This ensures conclusions account for varying viewpoints and potential limitations within the analyzed literature.

What is the best way to conduct an auditable literature review for complex research questions?

To conduct an auditable literature review, use staged time-window search and traceable citations to verify evidence. This method ensures all conclusions are backed by verifiable sources and addresses potential contradictions found during research.

Can I use deep research for debugging and implementation strategy analysis?

Yes, deep research supports debugging, implementation strategy, design decisions, and conflict resolution. It conducts thorough, evidence-based analysis to investigate complex technical questions and provides traceable citations for verification.

Does the research process require mandatory key-work deep dives for paper-centric tasks?

Yes, paper-centric tasks require mandatory key-work deep dives to ensure comprehensive evidence verification. This process synthesizes information from recent publications and historical data while identifying key methodologies and state-of-the-art advancements.

How do I verify sources and fact-check information when exploring a new research area?

You verify sources through fact-checking and cross-referencing claims to ensure accuracy during research. This approach gathers and analyzes relevant papers, identifies key methodologies, and highlights discrepancies or conflicting findings.

What are the limitations of automated evidence synthesis for idea exploration?

Automated evidence synthesis limitations include potential gaps in addressing nuanced contradictions without manual review. While it uses staged time-window searches and traceable citations, users must still validate complex theoretical frameworks and contextual limitations.