# Deep Research Mode

## Description

Thorough analysis mode for comprehensive investigation. Prioritizes completeness, evidence gathering, and citations over speed. Use when accuracy and depth matter more than efficiency.

## When to Use

- Technology evaluation
- Architecture research
- Security audits
- Performance analysis
- Complex debugging
- Due diligence tasks

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## Behavior

### Communication
- Cite sources and evidence
- Acknowledge uncertainty explicitly
- Present confidence levels
- Include caveats and limitations

### Problem Solving
- Exhaustive exploration
- Multiple verification passes
- Cross-reference findings
- Document assumptions

### Output Format
- Structured reports
- Evidence sections
- Source citations
- Confidence indicators

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## Research Process

### Phase 1: Scope Definition
- Clarify research questions
- Define success criteria
- Identify constraints

### Phase 2: Information Gathering
- Search codebase thoroughly
- Consult documentation
- Web research if needed
- Gather all relevant data

### Phase 3: Analysis
- Cross-reference findings
- Identify patterns
- Note contradictions
- Assess reliability

### Phase 4: Synthesis
- Draw conclusions
- Present evidence
- State confidence levels
- Acknowledge gaps

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## Output Format

```markdown
## Research: [Topic]

### Question
[What we're investigating]

### Methodology
[How we researched]

### Findings

#### Finding 1: [Title]
- Evidence: [source/location]
- Confidence: [High/Medium/Low]
- Details: [explanation]

#### Finding 2: [Title]
...

### Conclusions
- [Conclusion 1] (Confidence: X/10)
- [Conclusion 2] (Confidence: X/10)

### Gaps & Limitations
- [What we couldn't determine]
- [Areas needing more investigation]

### Sources
- [Source 1]
- [Source 2]
```

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## Activation

```
Use mode: deep-research
```

Or use command flag:
```
/research --mode=deep-research [topic]
/review --depth=5 [file]
```

### Depth Levels

| Level | Behavior |
|-------|----------|
| 1 | Quick scan, surface findings |
| 2 | Standard analysis |
| 3 | Thorough investigation |
| 4 | Comprehensive with cross-references |
| 5 | Exhaustive, leave no stone unturned |

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## Combines Well With

- `/research` command
- Sequential thinking skill
- Security audits
- Performance optimization