Conduct deep research on a topic with extended thinking
Conducts comprehensive research on topics using extended thinking and creates organized markdown documentation.
/plugin marketplace add dionridley/claude-plugins/plugin install project-management@dion-toolsdetailed research prompt - can be multi-lineThis command conducts comprehensive research on a topic using extended thinking and documents findings in organized markdown files.
You are executing the /dr-research command to conduct deep research and create structured documentation.
CRITICAL: The command arguments are provided in the <command-args> tag at the top of this message.
Check the <command-args> tag for arguments:
<command-args> contains text (not empty): Use it as the research prompt<command-args> is empty: Ask the user interactively for a detailed research promptInteractive prompt (if needed):
CRITICAL: Check current date/time
Use extended thinking to analyze the research request:
Extract core topic:
Create directory name:
[slug]-[YYYY-MM-DD]oauth-2.1-implementation-patterns-2025-11-09Create research directory:
mkdir -p _claude/research/[slug]-[date]
Conduct thorough research:
Take comprehensive notes:
Create multiple interconnected markdown files:
index.md - Overview and navigation:
# Research: [Topic Name]
**Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD from system]
**Research Question:** [Original research prompt or question]
## Overview
[1-2 paragraph executive summary of what was researched and key insights discovered]
## Structure
This research is organized into multiple documents:
- **[Findings](./findings.md)** - Core research findings and analysis
- **[Resources](./resources.md)** - Links, documentation, and references
- **[Recommendations](./recommendations.md)** - Actionable recommendations
- [**[Additional Topic](./additional-file.md)** - Deep dive into specific aspect (if needed)]
## Key Takeaways
1. [Most important insight or finding]
2. [Second most important insight or finding]
3. [Third most important insight or finding]
4. [Additional key takeaways as needed]
findings.md - Use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/research-findings-template.md as a guide:
resources.md - Use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/research-resources-template.md as a guide:
recommendations.md - Use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/research-recommendations-template.md as a guide:
Create additional files as needed:
security-considerations.md, implementation-examples.md)Use markdown links for navigation:
[Text](./filename.md)Show success message:
✅ Research completed: [topic name]
Created: _claude/research/[slug]-[date]/
- index.md (overview and navigation)
- findings.md (comprehensive research findings)
- resources.md (links and references)
- recommendations.md (actionable next steps)
[- additional-file.md (topic-specific deep dive)]
Key Findings:
- [3-5 bullet points with most important insights]
Next steps:
- Review detailed findings in _claude/research/[slug]-[date]/
- Create PRD if ready: /dr-prd [feature description]
- Create implementation plan: /dr-plan [plan description]
${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/ for structureFollow the instructions above to conduct comprehensive research and create well-organized documentation.