Deep Research

Deep Research is a Pro feature that provides comprehensive, multi-source research on complex topics. Unlike quick web searches, Deep Research takes 1-5 minutes to thoroughly analyze multiple sources and produce detailed reports.

What is Deep Research?

Deep Research goes beyond simple web search:

When to Use Deep Research

Ideal Use Cases

• Market research: Competitive analysis, industry trends
• Academic topics: Literature reviews, concept deep-dives
• Decision making: Comprehensive pros/cons analysis
• Technical research: Best practices, implementation guides
• Due diligence: Company research, investment analysis

When Web Search is Better

• Quick fact-checking
• Current news/events
• Simple questions
• Time-sensitive queries

Starting Deep Research

Enable the Feature

1. Look for the flask icon in the input area
2. Click to enable Deep Research mode
3. The icon highlights when enabled

Make Your Request

Be specific about what you want researched:

"Do deep research on the current state of electric vehicle 
battery technology, including major players, recent breakthroughs, 
and future projections"

Wait for Results

Deep Research takes time:

• A progress indicator shows the research is ongoing
• The AI searches multiple sources
• Content is analyzed and synthesized
• A comprehensive report is generated

Understanding Results

Research Artifact

Deep Research produces a detailed artifact containing:

• Executive summary: Key findings at a glance
• Main sections: Organized by topic/theme
• Data and statistics: Relevant numbers and trends
• Source analysis: Evaluation of different perspectives
• Citations: Links to all sources used

Source Quality

Deep Research evaluates sources for:

• Authority and credibility
• Recency of information
• Relevance to your query
• Diversity of perspectives

Tips for Better Results

1. Be Specific

❌ "Research AI"
✅ "Research the impact of generative AI on software development 
   practices, focusing on productivity studies and developer adoption rates"

2. Define Scope

"Focus on developments from the past 2 years"
"Compare US and European approaches"
"Include both academic and industry perspectives"

3. Specify Output

"Create a report with an executive summary, key findings, 
and recommendations"
"Include a comparison table of the main options"

4. Ask for Specifics

"Include market size estimates and growth projections"
"Highlight potential risks and challenges"
"Compare at least 5 different solutions"

Example Queries

Market Research

"Do deep research on the project management software market. 
Include market size, key players, pricing models, and trends. 
Focus on tools for remote teams."

Technical Analysis

"Research best practices for implementing microservices architecture. 
Include patterns, anti-patterns, real-world case studies, and 
recommendations for a team transitioning from monolith."

Competitive Analysis

"Research our main competitors in the CRM space: Salesforce, HubSpot, 
and Pipedrive. Compare features, pricing, target markets, and 
recent product developments."

Credit Usage

Deep Research costs 20 credits per request.

This reflects the comprehensive nature of the research:

• Multiple search queries
• Extensive source retrieval
• In-depth analysis and synthesis
• Detailed artifact generation

Limitations

• Time: Takes 1-5 minutes to complete
• Real-time data: May not capture events from the last few hours
• Paywalled content: Cannot access subscription-only sources
• Highly specialized topics: Very niche subjects may have limited sources

Combining with Other Features

Deep Research + Memory

"Do deep research on [topic] and save the key findings to my knowledge base"

Deep Research + Docs

"Research [topic] and create a Google Doc with the findings"

Deep Research + Email

"Research [topic] and email the executive summary to my team"

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