deep-research

Coordinate multi-source web research via an isolated background agent.

5|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mrtolkien/GHOST --skill deep-research-mrtolkien
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deep-research
Source: https://github.com/mrtolkien/GHOST/tree/main/prompts/skills/deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mrtolkien/GHOST --skill deep-research-mrtolkien

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill handles multi-source web research by delegating heavy fetching to an isolated background agent, protecting your ongoing conversation from context bloat.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spawns an isolated research agent to perform web fetches and produce a concise summary.
  • Uses knowledge_search first to reuse existing notes, and employs reference-import for importing external documentation when available.
  • Generates structured findings reports via the report_findings tool for later review.

Quick Start

Ask the operator a multi-source research question and trigger the deep-research agent to begin background reading.

Frequently Asked Questions about deep-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform multi-source web research without bloating my conversation context?▼

Multi-source web research can be performed without context bloat by spawning an isolated background agent to handle heavy fetching. This agent reads multiple web pages and returns a concise summary to your main conversation.

What is the best way to coordinate cross-source comparisons for complex evaluations?▼

The best way to coordinate cross-source comparisons is using an agent-control workflow to manage a deep-research agent. This agent reads several pages, applies knowledge checks, and produces a structured report for multi-factor decisions.

How do I reuse existing notes before fetching new information from the web?▼

You can reuse existing notes by performing a knowledge_search before web fetching. The research workflow checks your knowledge base first and employs reference-import for external documentation when available.

Does this research agent handle simple web lookups inline?▼

No, the research agent avoids inline fetching for simple lookups. It specifically applies to questions requiring cross-source comparisons, recommendations, evaluations, or multi-factor decisions where reading several pages is needed.

How do I generate a structured findings report after background web research?▼

You generate a structured findings report by using the report_findings tool after the background agent completes its web fetching. This produces a concise summary of the research for later review.