firecrawl-deep-research

Generate cited deep research reports using Firecrawl search and scraping.

2|1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zester4/zilmate --skill firecrawl-deep-research-zester4
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: firecrawl-deep-research
Source: https://github.com/zester4/zilmate/tree/main/.agents/skills/firecrawl-deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zester4/zilmate --skill firecrawl-deep-research-zester4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Complex scientific, technical, policy, or market questions often require more than a quick search; they demand rigorous, multi-source synthesis delivered as a formal written report. This Skill automates that intensive research process using Firecrawl, producing a structured, fully cited analytical document. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Depth-Tiered Collection: Choose Quick, Thorough, or Exhaustive research depth, mapping to 5-25+ scraped sources and multiple search angles. - Parallel Multi-Angle Research: Coordinate sub-agents across angles like technical details, market context, contrarian views, and primary sources. - Structured Cited Report: Deliver an executive summary, key findings, detailed analysis, contrarian views, open questions, and a full source list. - Use Case: Ask for an exhaustive report on a new regulatory policy's market impact, and receive a formal document synthesizing primary sources, expert opinions, and conflicting evidence with citations. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to run a thorough deep research report on your chosen topic using Firecrawl and specify how long the research should run.

Frequently Asked Questions about firecrawl-deep-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a deep research report with Firecrawl?▼

Provide your topic and specify how long the research should run. The skill maps your answer to a depth tier: a few minutes for Quick, 10-15 minutes for Thorough, or longer for Exhaustive, then searches and scrapes sources accordingly.

What is the difference between Quick, Thorough, and Exhaustive research depth?▼

Quick searches 3-5 queries and scrapes 5-10 sources in a few minutes. Thorough uses 5-10 queries and 15-25 sources over 10-15 minutes. Exhaustive runs 10+ queries and 25+ sources including primary sources and contrarian views.

Do I need an API key to use Firecrawl deep research?▼

Yes, a FIRECRAWL_API_KEY is required for hosted Firecrawl requests. You can obtain one from firecrawl.dev and provide it as an environment input before running the research workflow.

When should I not use deep research for a question?▼

Avoid it for product picks, top-N lists, quick lookups, or routine questions answerable with a short search. The skill is designed only for report-scale synthesis of complex topics delivered as a formal written document.

What does the final deep research report include?▼

The report contains an executive summary, numbered key findings with source links, detailed analysis, contrarian views and risks, open questions, a full source list, and rerun inputs for reproducing the workflow.