deep-researchlisted
Install: claude install-skill thefilesareinthecomputer/dotagents
# deep-research
A disciplined upgrade over a one-shot `WebSearch`: parallel angle coverage + adversarial
cross-checking + dated, source-cited synthesis. It **gathers and verifies facts**; it does
not give opinions, and it touches no project files unless you pass `--save`.
```
1. PLAN (main agent) decompose the topic into 2-5 angles (5-7 for --deep)
2. RESEARCH (N parallel agents) one researcher per angle: web search, dated, source-cited
3. VALIDATE (1 agent) cross-check claims, flag contradictions, rate authority
4. SYNTHESIZE (main agent) one confidence-rated, source-cited brief
```
## When to use
- Explicit `/deep-research <topic>`, or "research X thoroughly / from multiple angles".
- Currency-sensitive questions ("current state of", "is X still true", "latest on").
- Before building on a fast-moving fact (a model/version/pricing/API claim) where being wrong is expensive.
## When NOT to use
- A one-line fact lookup → use raw `WebSearch`.
- The answer is already in the repo/workspace → read the source.
- The user wants a recommendation/opinion → research surfaces facts; decide separately.
## Modes
| Invocation | Pipeline | When |
|---|---|---|
| `/deep-research <topic>` | Full: PLAN → researchers (max 3 concurrent) → VALIDATE → SYNTHESIZE | Default. Substantive topic. |
| `--inline <topic>` | Single agent: 3-5 searches + inline validation, no subagent spawns | Quick check that still needs verification. |
| `--deep <topic>` | Full wit