deep-research

What this skill does

# Deep Research Professional

## Overview

This skill enables comprehensive research and analysis for business intelligence, including company research for job opportunities, market analysis for business decisions, competitive intelligence, and tool evaluation for technical projects. Provides structured methodology with automated data collection, source verification, and professional report generation.

## Core Capabilities

### 1. Research Workflow Decision Tree

**For Company Research:**

- Researching a company for job applications → Use `company-research` workflow
- Analyzing company competitors → Use `competitor-analysis` workflow
- Investigating company financial health → Use `financial-analysis` workflow

**For Market Research:**

- New market entry analysis → Use `market-analysis` workflow
- Industry trend research → Use `trend-analysis` workflow
- Customer segment research → Use `customer-research` workflow

**For Tool/Software Research:**

- Finding alternatives to existing tools → Use `tool-comparison` workflow
- Technical evaluation of software → Use `technical-analysis` workflow
- Cost-benefit analysis of tools → Use `cost-analysis` workflow

### 2. Research Methodology Framework

Execute research following the structured 4-phase methodology:

**Phase 1: Planning and Scoping**

1. Define clear research objectives and success criteria
2. Identify primary and secondary search terms
3. Map potential information sources
4. Establish quality and reliability criteria
5. Create research timeline and deliverable specifications

**Phase 2: Multi-Source Data Collection**

1. **Primary Sources**: Company reports, official documentation, financial statements, technical specs
2. **Secondary Sources**: Market research reports, expert analysis, industry publications
3. **Tertiary Sources**: Community discussions, user reviews, social media insights
4. **Cross-Validation**: Verify information across 3+ independent sources

**Phase 3: Analysis and Synthesis**

1. Screen and filter relevant information from noise
2. Identify patterns, trends, and correlations
3. Contextualize findings within industry landscape
4. Verify facts and statistical data accuracy

**Phase 4: Report Generation and Documentation**

1. Structure findings in comprehensive report format
2. Hierarchize information by importance and relevance
3. Include executive summary with key insights
4. Provide actionable recommendations
5. **Document all researched links and references** with timestamps and access dates
6. **Create comprehensive bibliography** with source quality ratings
7. **Archive all research artifacts** for future reference and verification

### 3. Automation with BunJS Scripts

Leverage automated scripts for efficient research execution:

**Web Research Automation:**

```bash
bun scripts/web-researcher.ts --query "hotel market trends 2024" --depth comprehensive
bun scripts/company-analyzer.ts --company "Marriott International" --focus "financial-performance"
bun scripts/competitor-analysis.ts --industry "hospitality" --companies "Hilton,Marriott,Hyatt"
```

**Report Generation:**

```bash
bun scripts/report-generator.ts --template market-analysis --input research-data.json
bun scripts/source-verifier.ts --sources sources.json --verification-level high
```

### 4. Quality Assurance Protocols

**Source Evaluation Criteria:**

- **Authority**: Credibility and expertise of source
- **Timeliness**: Recency and relevance of information
- **Objectivity**: Potential biases and conflicts of interest
- **Accuracy**: Verifiability of claims and data
- **Depth**: Comprehensive vs. superficial analysis

**Fact Verification Process:**

1. Cross-reference key claims across 3+ independent sources
2. Verify statistical data with official sources
3. Validate expert opinions against industry consensus
4. Document all sources with timestamps and access dates
5. **Maintain comprehensive link registry** of all researched URLs and content
6. **Track source quality metrics** and reliability scores
7. **Archive original content** for verification and future reference

## Link and Reference Management System

### Comprehensive Link Tracking

**All research MUST include complete link documentation:**

1. **Primary Source Links**
   - Official company websites and reports
   - Government databases and regulatory filings
   - Academic research papers and studies
   - Industry association publications
   - Format: `[URL] | [Access Date/Time] | [Content Type] | [Quality Rating]`

2. **Secondary Source Links**
   - News articles and press releases
   - Market research reports
   - Expert analysis and commentary
   - Industry publications and trade journals
   - Format: `[URL] | [Publication Date] | [Author/Source] | [Access Date]`

3. **Tertiary Source Links**
   - Social media discussions and trends
   - Community forums and Q&A sites
   - User reviews and testimonials
   - Blog posts and opinion pieces
   - Format: `[URL] | [Platform] | [Engagement Metrics] | [Sentiment Analysis]`

### Reference Documentation Standards

**Every research report must include:**

1. **Complete Bibliography Section**

   ```markdown
   ## References and Sources

   ### Primary Sources

   - [Source Name] - [URL] - [Access Date] - [Reliability: High/Medium/Low]

   ### Secondary Sources

   - [Publication Name] - [URL] - [Publication Date] - [Access Date]

   ### Tertiary Sources

   - [Platform/Source] - [URL] - [Access Date] - [User Engagement]
   ```

2. **Link Quality Assessment**
   - **Reliability Score**: 1-10 rating based on authority and accuracy
   - **Freshness Score**: 1-10 rating based on recency and relevance
   - **Completeness Score**: 1-10 rating based on depth and thoroughness
   - **Overall Quality**: Weighted average of all scores

3. **Source Verification Log**
   - Verification timestamp
   - Cross-referenced sources (minimum 3 for critical claims)
   - Fact-checking results and confidence levels
   - Any discrepancies or contradictions found

### Automated Link Management Scripts

**Link Collection and Verification:**

```bash
bun scripts/link-collector.ts --query "research topic" --sources all --output links.json
bun scripts/source-verifier.ts --input links.json --verification-level comprehensive
bun scripts/reference-formatter.ts --input verified-links.json --format apa --output bibliography.md
```

**Quality Assessment:**

```bash
bun scripts/link-quality-analyzer.ts --input links.json --criteria authority,freshness,accuracy
bun scripts/source-ranking.ts --input verified-links.json --method weighted-scoring
bun scripts/reference-organizer.ts --input bibliography.md --categories primary,secondary,tertiary
```

### Archival and Storage

**Research artifacts must be archived:**

1. **Link Registry Database**
   - All URLs researched with metadata
   - Access timestamps and content snapshots
   - Quality assessments and verification status
   - Cross-reference mapping between related sources

2. **Content Archive**
   - Downloaded copies of critical sources
   - Screenshots of important data points
   - Cached versions for offline verification
   - Version history for dynamic content

3. **Reference Export Formats**
   - APA, MLA, Chicago style citations
   - BibTeX for academic integration
   - JSON for programmatic access
   - CSV for spreadsheet analysis

## Research Workflows

### Company Research Workflow

**Use when:** Researching companies for job applications, partnerships, or competitive analysis

**Execution Steps:**

1. **Company Foundation Research**
   - Founding date, mission, vision, values
   - Leadership team and organizational structure
   - Business model and revenue streams
   - Target: `scripts/company-analyzer.ts --company [NAME] --focus foundation`

2. **Financial Health Analysis**
   - Revenue trends, profitability, funding history
   - Market position and growth trajectory
   - Key financial metrics and KPIs
   - Target: `scripts/company-analyzer.ts --company [NAME] --focus fi