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Deep Research Brief

The meta-prompt for any deep-research tool: confirm scope first, cross-check every claim across sources, deliver an exec summary with citations.

Framework

standard

Model targets

claude, chatgpt, gemini

Prompt text

I need deep research on: [topic/question].

Before researching, restate: (a) the precise question you'll answer, (b) the desired output format (comparison table / ranked recommendation / narrative report), and (c) any constraints (timeframe, geography, budget, must-include sources). Ask me 1-3 clarifying questions if the scope is ambiguous before proceeding — don't guess at scope.

Once scope is confirmed, research broadly first, then narrow: identify the 3-5 most credible source types for this question, cross-check claims across at least two independent sources before stating them as fact, and flag anything you found but couldn't verify.

Final output: an executive summary (3-5 sentences) at the top, followed by the full analysis organized under clear headings, and a "Sources" section with links. Call out disagreement between sources explicitly rather than picking one silently.