deep-research-workflow

Orchestrates parallel research agents with adversarial verification and cited synthesis.

731|135|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microclaw/microclaw --skill deep-research-workflow
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deep-research-workflow
Source: https://github.com/microclaw/microclaw/tree/main/skills/built-in/deep-research-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microclaw/microclaw --skill deep-research-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

High-stakes research questions often get shallow, single-pass answers with unverified claims, circular sources, and hidden conflicts. This Skill enforces a contract-governed workflow that decomposes the question, gathers evidence in parallel, adversarially verifies every material claim, and only then synthesizes a cited answer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured decomposition: Frames the decision, time boundary, and 3-6 non-overlapping sub-questions before any searching begins.
  • Parallel investigation: Spawns one researcher work package per sub-question via subagents_orchestrate, each returning a claim ledger with source URL, date, authority, and primary-source status.
  • Adversarial verification: A separate verifier agent maps every material claim to cited sources, requires two independent domains for high-confidence claims, detects conflicts, and returns VERDICT: PASS or FAIL with citation coverage metrics.
  • Evidence-quality reporting: The final synthesis includes inline citations, explicit disagreement, and a footer reporting citation coverage, independent controlling domains, and conflict disposition.
  • Use Case: Ask for a deep investigation into whether a market is worth entering; the workflow fans out investigators across market size, competitors, and regulation, then a verifier disproves weak claims before you receive a cited, conflict-aware synthesis.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run a deep research workflow on your question, for example: do a deep research on the competitive landscape of vector databases with cited sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-research-workflow

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a deep research workflow with multiple agents?

Frame the decision and 3-6 non-overlapping sub-questions, then call subagents_orchestrate with one researcher work package per sub-question and wait set to true. Each investigator uses deep_research with focused queries and returns a claim ledger with sources and caveats.

What is adversarial verification in AI research?

Adversarial verification spawns a separate verifier agent via sessions_spawn that tries to disprove the draft conclusions. It maps every material claim to a cited source, requires two independent domains for high-confidence claims, and ends with VERDICT: PASS or FAIL.

When should I use deep research instead of a normal research pass?

Use it for high-stakes or broad questions where source independence, conflict detection, and evidence quality matter, such as investment decisions or comprehensive investigations. A normal single-pass research is enough for quick factual lookups.

What happens if the research verifier returns FAIL?

The workflow does not synthesize a confident answer after VERDICT: FAIL. It repairs the named gaps with one targeted gather-and-verify retry, and if it still fails, returns the partial result stating exactly what remains unverified.

Which platforms and tools does this research workflow require?

It requires the deep_research, subagents_orchestrate, and sessions_spawn capabilities in the MicroClaw runtime. It works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.