market-research

# Market Research Conduct comprehensive market research combining web search, academic sources, news coverage, and industry data. Produces market sizing signals, competitive landscape overviews, trend analysis, and evidence-backed market opportunity assessments. Read [the API map](references/sandbase-api-map.md) before selecting a capability. ## Call SandBase capabilities For every selected tool, call `sandbase_describe_tool` first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call `sandbase_call_tool` with the exact `tool_name`. ## Available Tools - `tavily_search` - `exa_search` - `scholar_search_mixed` - `google_news_bulk_articles` - `apollo_company_search` - `akta_industry_search` ## Workflow 1. Understand the user's research question, target, and context. 2. Call `sandbase_describe_tool` for each selected tool to confirm parameter schema. 3. Call `sandbase_call_tool` with the exact tool_name and schema-defined arguments. 4. Synthesize findings into a clear, evidence-backed answer. 5. Cite sources, note evidence gaps, and separate observations from interpretations. ## Guidelines - Always call `sandbase_describe_tool` before using any capability. - Cite sources and preserve attribution (URLs, usernames, dates, metrics). - Separate factual observations from analysis and recommendations. - If data is unavailable, note the gap and continue with available evidence. - Read-only research only. Never take actions on platforms.