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deep-research

Use for multi-day technology evaluations, competitive analysis, architectural exploration, best practices research, or major strategic decisions requiring comprehensive investigation and stakeholder reports. Unlike spike (time-boxed hours), supports extended multi-day investigation.

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Comprehensive investigation that informs major decisions. Produces structured reports for stakeholders.

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references/comparison-matrix-template.mdreferences/research-report-template.mdreferences/research-types.mdreferences/source-quality.mdreferences/synthesis-patterns.md

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Deep Research

Comprehensive investigation that informs major decisions. Produces structured reports for stakeholders.

Deep Research vs Spike

Spike

Deep Research

Duration

Hours

Days

Scope

Single question

Multiple questions

Output

GO/NO-GO decision

Comprehensive report

Depth

Proof of concept

Full evaluation

When NOT to Use

Single focused question answerable in hours — Use spike for quick GO/NO-GO decisions

Reviewing existing code/architecture — Use architecture-review for structural analysis of what's already built

Known technology, just need implementation guidance — Read docs or use relevant skill directly

Key Principles

Define research questions and success criteria upfront

Evaluate multiple options against consistent criteria

Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations

Track progress through ohno for multi-session continuity

Quick Start Checklist

Define research questions (what decisions need data?)

Set evaluation criteria (what matters for comparison?)

Gather sources (docs, benchmarks, case studies, experiments)

Compare options against criteria systematically

Synthesize findings and form recommendations

Present report with clear decision guidance

References

Reference

Description

research-types.md

Technology evaluation, competitive analysis, best practices

source-quality.md

Evaluating source reliability and relevance

synthesis-patterns.md

Comparison matrices, decision frameworks

research-report-template.md

Template for comprehensive research reports

comparison-matrix-template.md

Template for multi-option comparison scoring

Deep Research

Comprehensive investigation that informs major decisions. Produces structured reports for stakeholders.

Deep Research vs Spike

	Spike	Deep Research
Duration	Hours	Days
Scope	Single question	Multiple questions
Output	GO/NO-GO decision	Comprehensive report
Depth	Proof of concept	Full evaluation

When NOT to Use

Single focused question answerable in hours — Use spike for quick GO/NO-GO decisions
Reviewing existing code/architecture — Use architecture-review for structural analysis of what's already built
Known technology, just need implementation guidance — Read docs or use relevant skill directly

Key Principles

Define research questions and success criteria upfront
Evaluate multiple options against consistent criteria
Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations
Track progress through ohno for multi-session continuity

Quick Start Checklist

Define research questions (what decisions need data?)
Set evaluation criteria (what matters for comparison?)
Gather sources (docs, benchmarks, case studies, experiments)
Compare options against criteria systematically
Synthesize findings and form recommendations
Present report with clear decision guidance

References

Reference	Description
research-types.md	Technology evaluation, competitive analysis, best practices
source-quality.md	Evaluating source reliability and relevance
synthesis-patterns.md	Comparison matrices, decision frameworks
research-report-template.md	Template for comprehensive research reports
comparison-matrix-template.md	Template for multi-option comparison scoring