Deep Research — Generic

File-backed, multi-pass research workflow for investigations that need multiple sources or context beyond one response. Save useful pages and synthesize them step-by-step; for a small self-contained question, keep the notes and output proportionate.

Core principle: Use the file system as extended memory when the research is multi-page or context-limited. Save material worth keeping and synthesize it from the recorded evidence.

Methodology

Step 1 — Scope & Plan

Before any search:

1. Define the exact research question or thesis
2. Break the question into the smallest useful set of sub-questions, each with a priority (high/medium/low)
3. For multi-page or context-limited work, create the working directory: