Invocation
Output format
The brief is delivered directly in the conversation as markdown with these sections:- Executive Summary — 2–4 sentences, scannable in under 30 seconds
- Key Findings — 5–10 numbered items, each with an inline citation and an implication statement
- Gaps and Risks — at least 2 items; mandatory even if no risks surface
- Recommended Next Steps — 3–5 specific and actionable items
- Sources — every URL cited in the brief
Workflow
Clarify scope
Narrow the vague topic to a specific research question. If unclear, ask one clarifying question before proceeding. Do not ask multiple questions.
Search broadly
Run 3–5 web searches covering different angles:
- Definition and background
- Recent developments
- Key players and organisations
- Use cases and adoption
- Data, metrics, and benchmarks
Search for counterevidence
Run at least one search explicitly targeting “[topic] problems”, “[topic] failures”, or “[topic] criticism”.
Read the sources
Review the content returned by each search. For each result, note the claim, its source URL, and its implication for the research question.
Synthesise
Identify patterns, conflicts, and gaps across all sources. Note what is well-evidenced, contested, or missing. Each finding must state what the evidence means for the research question — not merely restate what the source says.
Write the brief
Produce the brief in the standard output format. Deliver directly in the conversation as markdown.
Self-review checklist
Before delivering, verify all of the following:- Executive Summary is exactly 2–4 sentences — no more
- Key Findings contains 5–10 numbered items
- Every Key Finding has an inline citation in the form
[source name](url) - Every citation URL was actually returned by a web search in this session
- At least one web search covered criticisms, failures, or risks of the topic
- Gaps and Risks section present with at least 2 items
- Recommended Next Steps contains 3–5 specific and actionable items
- Sources section lists every URL cited in the brief
- No finding is a bare fact — each states an implication (“X is true, which means Y”)
Golden rules
1. No finding without a source
1. No finding without a source
Every item in Key Findings must have an inline citation linking to a URL returned by web search in this session. Never assert a claim without a citation.
2. Always search for counterevidence
2. Always search for counterevidence
Run at least one search explicitly targeting problems, failures, or criticism. A brief with no risks found is incomplete.
3. Executive Summary is 4 sentences maximum
3. Executive Summary is 4 sentences maximum
If it runs longer, cut it. The summary must be scannable in under 30 seconds.
4. Never cite a URL you have not retrieved
4. Never cite a URL you have not retrieved
Only cite sources whose content was returned by a web search tool call in this session. Never cite from memory or training data.
5. Findings are implications, not facts
5. Findings are implications, not facts
Each finding must state what the evidence means for the research question, not merely restate what the source says.
6. Gaps and Risks is mandatory
6. Gaps and Risks is mandatory
A brief without this section is not complete. If no risks surface, state that explicitly and explain why — but never omit the section.
Reference files
| File | Contents |
|---|---|
FORMAT.md | Complete brief template, section-by-section writing guidance, citation format, and example finding structure |
SEARCH.md | Search strategy: how to choose queries, how many to run, how to cover counterevidence, and how to handle conflicting sources |