explain-topic

To synthesize repository files with web research, the system searches local documentation first, ranks findings, and performs targeted web research to fill gaps, labeling all sources. This hybrid routing produces a concise, tiered briefing with a TLDR and deeper analysis.

The best way to get a quick TLDR on internal documentation is using a local-first synthesis approach. It scans repository files, idea notes, and existing skills to produce a short 2-3 sentence summary, listing key decisions and open questions before attempting external research.

Yes, you can compare and synthesize across local files and external sources. The system uses hybrid routing to combine repository assets with targeted web research, clearly labeling which claims come from local documentation and which from external web findings.

Yes, the briefing tool shows source citations and links to relevant files. After providing the initial TLDR, it offers deeper analysis on request that includes full reasoning chains, source citations, and direct links to the underlying repository files.

You should use a tiered briefing when you need to rapidly recall and internalize a topic without duplicated effort. It synthesizes scattered repository files into a coherent narrative connecting decisions and implications, automatically filling knowledge gaps with labeled web research.

A limitation of hybrid research is that synthesis quality depends on existing repository contents. If local files lack substantive findings, the system must rely heavily on targeted web research, meaning the briefing may reflect external information rather than internal project decisions.