firecrawl-deep-research

Generate cited deep research reports using Firecrawl search and scraping.

2|1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zester4/zilmate --skill firecrawl-deep-research-zester4
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: firecrawl-deep-research
Source: https://github.com/zester4/zilmate/tree/main/.agents/skills/firecrawl-deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zester4/zilmate --skill firecrawl-deep-research-zester4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Complex scientific, technical, policy, or market questions often require more than a quick search; they demand rigorous, multi-source synthesis delivered as a formal written report. This Skill automates that intensive research process using Firecrawl, producing a structured, fully cited analytical document. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Depth-Tiered Collection: Choose Quick, Thorough, or Exhaustive research depth, mapping to 5-25+ scraped sources and multiple search angles. - Parallel Multi-Angle Research: Coordinate sub-agents across angles like technical details, market context, contrarian views, and primary sources. - Structured Cited Report: Deliver an executive summary, key findings, detailed analysis, contrarian views, open questions, and a full source list. - Use Case: Ask for an exhaustive report on a new regulatory policy's market impact, and receive a formal document synthesizing primary sources, expert opinions, and conflicting evidence with citations. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to run a thorough deep research report on your chosen topic using Firecrawl and specify how long the research should run.

Frequently Asked Questions about firecrawl-deep-research

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

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How do I run a deep research report with Firecrawl?

Provide your topic and specify how long the research should run. The skill maps your answer to a depth tier: a few minutes for Quick, 10-15 minutes for Thorough, or longer for Exhaustive, then searches and scrapes sources accordingly.

What is the difference between Quick, Thorough, and Exhaustive research depth?

Quick searches 3-5 queries and scrapes 5-10 sources in a few minutes. Thorough uses 5-10 queries and 15-25 sources over 10-15 minutes. Exhaustive runs 10+ queries and 25+ sources including primary sources and contrarian views.

Do I need an API key to use Firecrawl deep research?

Yes, a FIRECRAWL_API_KEY is required for hosted Firecrawl requests. You can obtain one from firecrawl.dev and provide it as an environment input before running the research workflow.

When should I not use deep research for a question?

Avoid it for product picks, top-N lists, quick lookups, or routine questions answerable with a short search. The skill is designed only for report-scale synthesis of complex topics delivered as a formal written document.

What does the final deep research report include?

The report contains an executive summary, numbered key findings with source links, detailed analysis, contrarian views and risks, open questions, a full source list, and rerun inputs for reproducing the workflow.