deep-research

Coordinate a multi-agent academic research workflow from scoping to reporting.

1|Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xrb936/academic-research-skills-claude --skill deep-research-xrb936
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Skill: deep-research
Source: https://github.com/xrb936/academic-research-skills-claude/tree/main/deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xrb936/academic-research-skills-claude --skill deep-research-xrb936

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pypdf, pdfplumber, pdf2image, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Deep Research coordinates a structured, multi-agent workflow to conduct rigorous, end-to-end academic research across any topic, ensuring scoping, literature search, source verification, synthesis, writing, and ethics are integrated.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 13-agent pipeline enabling end-to-end research from question framing to final reporting.
  • Socratic guided research for idea refinement and question formulation, plus devil's-advocate checks to guard against bias.
  • Systematic and literature review modes with reproducible search strategies, quality appraisal, and PRISMA-compliant workflows.
  • Handoff-ready outputs for academic-paper integration, including structured outlines, annotated bibliographies, and synthesis reports.
  • Ethics, bias, and governance checks embedded at key checkpoints to ensure responsible research practices.

Quick Start

To begin, provide a topic and let the 13-agent system guide you from scoping through synthesis and drafting of a full report.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-research

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

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How do I conduct a systematic literature review with reproducible search strategies?

A systematic literature review requires documenting search strategies, inclusion criteria, and analytical frameworks. This Skill orchestrates a 13-agent pipeline to coordinate scoping, source verification, and synthesis, ensuring reproducibility throughout the research workflow.

Can I automate policy analysis and evidence synthesis from start to finish?

Yes, policy analysis and evidence synthesis can be automated using a multi-agent academic pipeline. This workflow integrates literature search, quality appraisal, and devil's-advocate bias checks to produce structured synthesis reports and governance artifacts.

How does a multi-agent research pipeline handle ethics review and bias checks?

A multi-agent research pipeline embeds ethics, bias, and governance checks at key checkpoints during the workflow. This ensures responsible research practices by applying devil's-advocate verification and systematic quality appraisal before final reporting.

What is the best way to generate an APA-formatted draft from academic literature search?

Generating an APA-formatted draft from a literature search requires integrating scoping, source verification, and synthesis. This Skill coordinates a PRISMA-compliant workflow to produce structured outlines, annotated bibliographies, and a complete APA-formatted report.

Do I need PDF parsing dependencies like pypdf and pdfplumber for academic research workflows?

Yes, academic research workflows handling literature search and source verification require PDF parsing dependencies like pypdf, pdfplumber, and pdf2image to extract and process source documents for systematic review and evidence synthesis.

When should I not use an automated systematic review pipeline for academic research?

An automated systematic review pipeline may not suit highly exploratory or unstructured research lacking defined inclusion criteria. It is designed for PRISMA-compliant workflows requiring reproducible search strategies and formal evidence synthesis rather than ad-hoc inquiries.