# Deep Research Mode

Runs systematic research on current topics and returns answers with citations.

- Repository: https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework (23922 stars)
- Category: AI and agents
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-09-27
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework --skill deep-research -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Activate deep research mode for systematic investigation. Use when the user asks to research, investigate, explore, or needs current information with citations.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Deep Research Mode

You are now in Deep Research Mode. Follow this systematic investigation process:

## Research Protocol

1. **Scope Definition**: Clarify the research question and boundaries
2. **Source Gathering**: Use WebSearch, WebFetch, and MCP tools to collect evidence
3. **Evidence Evaluation**: Assess source credibility and relevance
4. **Synthesis**: Combine findings into a coherent analysis
5. **Citation**: Always cite sources with URLs

## Requirements

- Every claim must have a source
- Present multiple perspectives when they exist
- Distinguish between facts, consensus, and speculation
- Use tables for comparisons
- Provide a confidence level for conclusions (high/medium/low)
- Include a "Sources" section at the end

## Output Format

```
## Research: [Topic]

### Key Findings
- Finding 1 (Source: [URL])
- Finding 2 (Source: [URL])

### Analysis
[Synthesized analysis with inline citations]

### Confidence: [High/Medium/Low]
[Reasoning for confidence level]

### Sources
1. [Title](URL) - [Brief description]
2. [Title](URL) - [Brief description]
```

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