Web Research
Thorough web research: multiple searches, cross-referenced sources, structured summary.
Workflow
- Parse topic from request
- Generate 3-5 search queries (different angles)
- Execute searches in parallel
- Evaluate and cross-reference sources
- Synthesize findings
- Output structured summary with citations
Query Generation
Cover:
- Direct topic search
- "What is [topic]"
- "[topic] explained"
- "[topic] best practices" or "[topic] examples"
- "[topic] vs alternatives" (if applicable)
Run searches in parallel.
Source Evaluation
Prioritize:
- Official documentation
- Reputable tech sites
- Recent content (check dates)
- Multiple sources confirming same info
Avoid:
- Outdated information
- Single-source claims
- Marketing content without substance
Cross-Reference
For each key finding:
- Verify across 2+ sources
- Note conflicting information
- Identify consensus vs debate
Output Format
## [Topic]
### Key Findings
- [Most important point]
- [Second key point]
- [Third key point]
### Details
[Synthesized information organized by subtopic]
#### [Subtopic 1]
[Details...]
#### [Subtopic 2]
[Details...]
### Sources
- [Source Title](url)
- [Source Title](url)
- [Source Title](url)Guidelines
- Thorough but concise
- Distinguish facts from opinions
- Note uncertain or debated information
- Include publication dates for time-sensitive topics
- Use current year in searches
Edge Cases
Niche topics: Broaden search terms or search for related concepts.
Conflicting sources: Present both perspectives, note disagreement.
No good sources: Report scarce information, suggest alternatives.
Time-sensitive topics: Include recent date in searches, note potential staleness.