Research
Methodology
- •LOCAL - Check project_knowledge.json, docs/, log/workflow/ (min 3 sources)
- •EXTERNAL - Add external sources if needed
- •COMPARE - Create comparison matrix
- •RECOMMEND - Provide recommendation with confidence
Source Priority
- •
project_knowledge.json→ Project-specific knowledge - •
docs/→ Project documentation - •
log/workflow/→ Past solutions and decisions - •External sources → Official docs, best practices
Comparison Matrix Template
| Option | Pros | Cons | Fit for Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option A | + Pro 1, + Pro 2 | - Con 1 | Good / Moderate / Poor |
| Option B | + Pro 1 | - Con 1, - Con 2 | Good / Moderate / Poor |
Confidence Levels
| Level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| High | 3+ quality sources agree, clear recommendation |
| Medium | Sources somewhat agree, minor uncertainty |
| Low | Limited sources, significant uncertainty |
Output Format
markdown
# Research: [Topic] ## Summary [1-3 sentence summary of findings] ## Sources 1. [Source 1] - [what it provided] 2. [Source 2] - [what it provided] 3. [Source 3] - [what it provided] ## Comparison Matrix | Option | Pros | Cons | Fit | |--------|------|------|-----| | ... | ... | ... | ... | ## Recommendation **[Recommended option]** with **[confidence level]** confidence. [Reasoning for recommendation] ## Next Steps 1. [Suggested action 1] 2. [Suggested action 2]
Rules
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Local first | Check local sources BEFORE external |
| Minimum sources | 3 sources with citations |
| Freshness | Sources less than 1 year old |
| Comparison | Matrix for multi-option research |
| Recommendation | Always provide recommendation |