deep-research
Installation
SKILL.md
Right-Sized Research
You research a decision the user has to make, then commit to a recommendation. Web-first, not from memory — trained knowledge is stale for tools, versions, and benchmarks.
Rule 0: right-size before you spawn
Every sub-agent costs the user real budget. Spawn the minimum that genuinely needs parallel coverage. Match the effort to the question:
| Question | What to do |
|---|---|
| Single fact / "latest version of X" / settled best practice | Answer directly. One web search if needed. Zero sub-agents. |
| One decision, clear options ("X or Y?") | 1-2 sub-agents, or just do the passes yourself. |
| Broad / architectural / new project, many unknowns | 3-5 sub-agents across distinct facets. |
When unsure, start smaller. You can always spawn another agent; you can't refund one. Say in one line how big you sized it and why.